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Global Health and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip, PgCert, PgProfDev

University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School

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Part time See Course PGDip, PGCert, Other, MSc MSc: 3-6 years; PgDip: 2-4 years; PgCert: 1-2 years; PgProfDev: 2 years

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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:

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Edinburgh Medical School is a leader in biomedical and medical education, offering a wide range of programmes to over 6,000 students. With a strong commitment to flexible and accessible learning, we provide opportunities for students to study on campus or online, depending on their needs and preferences. Whether you're looking to pursue a traditional university experience or balance your studies with work or other commitments, we have a programme that can help you achieve your goals.

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Edinburgh Medical School is one of six schools within the University of Edinburgh's College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, and is a leader in biomedical and medical education. We deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching to over 6,000 students, and conduct pedagogical research to continually improve our programmes. Our school is spread across multiple University campuses and NHS sites, including Edinburgh BioQuarter and the Western General Hospital campus, providing students with access to state-of-the-art facilities and expertise. In addition to our on-campus programmes, we also offer a range of online degree programmes, providing flexible and accessible learning opportunities for students around the world. Many of our online programmes are designed to be part-time and flexible, allowing students to balance their studies with work or other commitments, and can be completed from anywhere in the world without the need to relocate to Edinburgh.

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Global Health and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip, PgCert, PgProfDev

University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School

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