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Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) PgProfDev

Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) PgProfDev

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Study mode

Online

Duration

2 years

Start date

JAN-26

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Professional Diploma

Subject areas

Epidemiology Microbiology

Course Summary

This three-year Masters programme will provide you with a detailed understanding of infection disciplines. The courses are designed to develop your understanding of the biology and transmission of pathogens, as well as infectious disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Specific topics include: immune responses to infection science and biology of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic pathogens modern and emerging diagnostic technologies for infectious diseases infection prevention and control and anti-infective therapy infections in different contexts such as: community- acquired infections emerging infectious diseases infectious diseases associated with travel Beyond the fundamental knowledge you will gain, our aim is to enable you to develop and critically assess cutting-edge research questions in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases. From August 2025, teaching on this programme will be delivered by the Edinburgh Medical School. (Revised 1 August 2025 to update reference to Edinburgh Medical School)

Tuition fees

UK fees
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International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

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Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a biomedical, medical, public health or relevant bio-science topic.

We may also consider your application if you have relevant work experience; please contact the programme team to check before you apply. You may be admitted to certificate level only in the first instance.