Control of Infectious Diseases (Taught)

Rapid global spread, emerging variants, overwhelmed healthcare systems – these are just some of the devastating consequences an infectious disease can have. As a specialist in this field, you’ll help shape the global health landscape, investigating and managing infectious diseases.

Over one year (full time) or two years (split study), you’ll develop specialist skills and bridge the fields of epidemiology, laboratory sciences and public health. If you want to influence research, policy and control, this truly multi-disciplinary programme is the perfect match for you.

After core training in fundamental concepts of infectious diseases agents and their control, you will be able to tailor your studies through a range of modules to match your future career aspirations. The module choice encompasses disease agents such as Malaria, influenza, HIV, TB, neglected tropical diseases and many others along with approaches to their control.

What you will learn:

• Grow critical knowledge in global health and infectious diseases, including investigating the transmission of endemic and epidemic infections

• Understand how to select appropriate methods of control, as well as designing, implementing and evaluating co-ordinated control programmes

• Discover the best ways to assess the constraints of local public health delivery systems

• Develop the skills to manage available resources in the context of the control of infectious diseases

• Explore the impact on particular geographical regions or specific diseases.

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.