Infectious Diseases - MSc

at University of Kent

Modules

The modules listed below are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.  All modules listed below are compulsory – this programme does not have any optional modules.  
 

You take all compulsory modules and chose one optional module from the list below.
 

Compulsory modules currently include

• BIOS8590 - Practical Molecular Biology and Genome Editing (15 credits)
• BIOS8630 - Research Skills in Infectious Diseases (15 credits)
• BIOS8600 - Research, Ethics and Impact (15 credits)
• BIOS8660 - Biology of Global Pathogens (15 credits)
• BIOS8670 - Outbreaks, Epidemics and Pandemics (15 credits)
• BIOS8680 - Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance (15 credits)
• BIOS8620 - Pathogen Diagnosis, Therapeutics and Vaccines (15 credits)

Optional modules may include

• BIOS6003 - Science Communication and Public Engagement (15 credits)
• BIOS6200 - Frontiers in Virology (15 credits)
• BIOS6060 - Pathogens and Pathogenicity (15 credits)
• BIOS6380 - Bioinformatics and Genomics (15 credits)

Compulsory modules currently include

• BIOS8450 - MSc Project (60 credits)

Minimum 2:2 honours degree in a biosciences-related subject.
 

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

Fees:

• Home full-time£9300
• EU full-time£15900
• International full-time£21200

For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.

The MSc in Infectious Diseases provides advanced research skills training within the context of diseases that affect significant proportions of the UK and global populations. With the UK being a world leader in infectious diseases research and pharmaceutical development, and Kent having a strong research focus in this area, there are significant opportunities for career progression for graduates of this programme in academia (PhD) and industry.
 

There are also opportunities for careers outside the laboratory in advocacy, media, public health and education.
 

To give you an idea of possible career destinations, recent graduates have gone on to the following roles: Healthcare Scientist at Public Health England, QC Microbiologist at ThermoFischer, Medical Lab Assistant at Guy’s Hospital, Environmental Health Technician in the Royal Air Force, Microbiologist at Leatherhead Food Research, and onto PhDs at the University of Kent, Lancaster University and University of Southampton.