Infectious Diseases (by Distance Learning) (Taught)

Infectious diseases are a global threat. There are new emergent and re-emergent pathogens identified every year. With epidemics and outbreaks like Ebola and Dengue virus often making headlines, and COVID demonstrating an unprecedented speed of worldwide spread, it’s never been more important to stay ahead of the curve to save lives.

Study Infectious Diseases to gain a better understanding of pathogenic infections in global contexts. Taught by active researchers in a flexible online format, you’ll learn about and apply cutting-edge strategies for the control and treatment of a broad range of infections.

Your chosen selection of thought-provoking modules will equip you with the tools to implement the latest evidence into your day-to-day practice, ready to become a future leader in the field.

What you will learn

• Discover how the basic principles of biology, biostatistics, epidemiology and public health apply to the control of infectious diseases

• Build your specialism within the general area of infectious diseases, and look at infectious diseases in various contexts such as healthcare settings, nutrition and water and sanitation

• Develop your knowledge of research methods and increase your critical and evaluation skills to apply independent scientific judgement

• Study the current issues that dictate the direction of research in infectious diseases

• Find out how to apply your knowledge to design control programmes and solve complex problems.

Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.