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Phone:+44 (0)1695 657000
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Global Infectious Disease
- Master of Science
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Course summary
Are you committed to creating a better future for communities across the globe? Do you want to develop knowledge and skills that could have a positive and lasting impact on human health and well-being? Our four year integrated Masters degree allows you to investigate some of the world’s greatest health challenges, alongside influential researchers in world-class laboratories.
Develop a critical understanding of infectious disease biology, whilst appreciating the associated inequalities that contribute to disease control efforts. Build practical knowledge and specialist skills in state-of-the-art facilities. Tailor your degree to your specific interests and career aspirations, by combining core learning with optional modules.
With more than a century at the forefront of global disease control efforts, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine partnership also allows you to make use of a global commercial and academic network. Join an international association of academic and industry partners, working in collaboration to solve infectious disease issues linked to diseases such as COVID-19, TB, malaria, dengue.
By the end of this degree, you will be well-equipped to apply your evolving expertise to a multitude of careers including drug and vaccine development, vector control and health programme management.
Modules
Course Modules
Please visit our website for information on available modules.
https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/global-infectious-disease-2/#overview-section
Assessment method
You will be assessed using a combination of coursework and exams to ensure you develop a range of skills required by future employers. You will complete independent coursework tasks including practical write-ups, essays and research log books as well as addressing a real-world public heath issue, as part of a team.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Study options
- Master of Science • Full-Time • 4 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B909
- Institution code:
- E42
- Campus name:
- Ormskirk (Main Campus)
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Edge Hill University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B909
- Institution code:
- E42
- Campus name:
- Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBC-BBB
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.
A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
T LevelM
UCAS Tariff112-120
112-120 UCAS Tariff points, including A level Biology (Grade B or above) with GCSE Mathematics and English Language both at Grade C.
Equivalent qualifications and combinations will be considered, including Extended Project (EPQ) at grade C or above.
Equivalent qualifications and combinations will be considered, including Extended Project (EPQ) at grade C or above.
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 24 Merit: 21
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3H3H3H3H3
A minimum of five subjects at Grade H1-H3 will be required.
If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.
For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers or contact our Course Enquiries Team on 01695 657000 or email study@edgehill.ac.uk. https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/study/apply/entry-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We have a long-standing commitment to widening access to higher education and our entry requirements have flexibility to make appropriate offers to applicants based on their background. Most of our courses publish a tariff-point range for entry to allow flexibility to consider an applicant’s full portfolio, including any contextual information provided. We assess the entire application in our decision making and encourage applicants to provide contextual information.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades report
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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