36 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
If you are looking to advance your career in global health or change direction while deepening your understanding of infectious disease threats, the Global Health and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) programme from the University of Edinburgh offers a flexible, world-class opportunity to do so.
This interdisciplinary programme is designed for professionals working in a range of fields relating to medicine, veterinary science, public health, research and development. This part-time and fully online MSc equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to address the complex global burden of infectious diseases.
This interdisciplinary programme will help you make a real impact, whether your focus is on:
- One health
- disease control
- health inequity
- health policy
- disease surveillance
- epidemiology
- sustainable development
You will study part-time, with a commitment to sequential study over three terms in Years 1 and 2, before undertaking the research phase of the degree in Year 3.
The programme also offers alternative entry points, including a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, and a Professional Development route. Whatever your pathway, you will be supported by world-class academics, an international peer network, and tailored online learning tools.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
If you are looking to advance your career in global health or change direction while deepening your understanding of infectious disease threats, the Global Health and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) programme from the University of Edinburgh offers a flexible, world-class opportunity to do so.
This interdisciplinary programme is designed for professionals working in a range of fields relating to medicine, veterinary science, public health, research and development. This part-time and fully online MSc equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to address the complex global burden of infectious diseases.
This interdisciplinary programme will help you make a real impact, whether your focus is on:
- One health
- disease control
- health inequity
- health policy
- disease surveillance
- epidemiology
- sustainable development
You will study part-time, with a commitment to sequential study over three terms in Years 1 and 2, before undertaking the research phase of the degree in Year 3.
The programme also offers alternative entry points, including a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, and a Professional Development route. Whatever your pathway, you will be supported by world-class academics, an international peer network, and tailored online learning tools.
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
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