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


Online University of Edinburgh    Edinburgh Medical School

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The Global Health and Infectious Diseases programme is a comprehensive online learning experience designed for biomedical, medical, public health, and veterinary professionals. With the rise of new infectious diseases and the global impact of COVID-19, this programme equips you with the knowledge and skills to tackle these challenges head-on. Through a combination of courses and a final project, you will explore topics such as surveillance, prevention, and control of infectious diseases, as well as their impact on public health. The programme offers flexibility for part-time and intermittent learners, making it accessible to working professionals. Join our global community and enhance your expertise in this vital field.

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This postgraduate programme aims to address the challenges posed by infectious diseases by developing your expertise in surveillance, prevention, and control of infectious diseases.

You will explore and address local and global health challenges related to infectious diseases and their impact on public health. The programme explores the parallels that exist between infectious diseases such as malaria, influenza, TB, Covid-19, and neglected diseases such as leprosy and brucellosis. You will develop the skills to apply scientific research to help develop and implement strategies and programmes to help manage infectious diseases better.

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Our suite of practical and clinically appropriate qualifications draws from our research to equip students with the cutting edge knowledge and skills needed to advance their careers and play leading roles in responding to health challenges across the world.

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We aim to foster a close community of postgraduate students. Our on-campus students benefit from membership of our thriving postgraduate societies. If you study on campus as a master’s student, you will work closely with your classmates through tutorials, lectures and seminars, becoming part of a close-knit group over the duration of your programme.

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