MSc Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Resistance

at University of Glasgow

Core And Optional Courses:
 

This 180-Credit Taught Programme Comprises Of A Combination Of Compulsory And Optional Courses.
 

Term 1 Core Courses:

• Core Skills In Epidemiology Of Infectious Disease
• Key Research Skills
   

Term 2 Core Courses:

• Epidemiology Of Antimicrobial Resistance
• Genetic And Genomic Aspects Of Antimicrobial Resistance
• Societal Aspects Of Amr
   

Term 2 Optional Courses:

• Biodiversity Informatics
• Conservation Genetics
• Diagnostic Technologies And Devices
• Infectious Disease Ecology And The Dynamics Of Emerging Disease
• Introduction To Bayesian Statistics
• Molecular Epidemiology And Phylodynamics
• Multi Species Models
• Single Species Models
   

Term 3 Core Msc Component:

• Epidemiology Of Infectious Diseases And Antimicrobial Resistance: Project

At least a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise may be considered.
 

In your application, please submit a personal statement (200-300 words). The personal statement should specifically include reference to your motivation for choosing to study epidemiology of infectious diseases and AMR and pursuing a career in this field.
 

At least a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise may be considered.

In your application, please submit a personal statement (200-300 words). The personal statement should specifically include reference to your motivation for choosing to study epidemiology of infectious diseases and AMR and pursuing a career in this field.

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10050
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £25980

Students will be equipped to progress academically to PhD level or to pursue a career outside academia, for example in:

• Devolved or international governments

• Food and Agricultural Organization

• Health Protection Scotland

• Industry

• National and international health boards

• National Health Service

• National Institutes for Health

• Policy and regulatory bodies

• Public Health England

• World Health Organization

• World Organisation for Animal Health

• Veterinary Medicines Directorate
   

Also be suitable for broadening the range of knowledge of health professionals such as:

• Clinicians

• Epidemiologists

• Microbiologists

• Nurses

• Pharmacists

• Quantitative scientists such as mathematicians or physicists

• Veterinarians