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Global Health and Infectious Diseases – (M.Sc.)
The University of Edinburgh
College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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(Formerly MSc in Emerging and Neglected Infectious Diseases). Emerging and neglected infectious diseases are a global concern that particularly impacts on developing nations. The study of the patterns of disease progression is extremely important in developing nations. Training in the development of effective health policy and health systems design innovation, will impact on heath and improved quality of life for millions. This programme aims provide advanced qualifications for biomedical, medical, public health and veterinary personnel. The programme instructs students in the practice of formulating and implementing strategies and programmes aimed at renewing and strengthening scientific knowledge development and building human capital.
The programme will equip students with a comprehensive knowledge base in emerging and neglected infectious diseases while ensuring the outputs of contemporary scientific research are appropriately deployed. Training will be offered in surveillance, prevention and control of emerging and neglected infectious diseases. Courses in infectious disease biology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, epidemiology, control and policy in developing and developed nations will strengthen expertise in areas of international health related to epidemic contagious, vector-borne and other parasitic diseases, food safety, food security and risk analysis.
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This programme is entirely online, allowing students the flexibility to study when it suits them.
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Prospective students are required to be biomedical, medical, public health and veterinary personnel or have a UK 2:1 honours degree in a relevant bio-science topic or its equivalent from outside the UK. Applicants who fall below these entry requirements but have relevant work experience, may be considered. The Certificate and Diploma appeal to a wider audience, including individuals with appropriate work experience in the human or animal health sectors.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each section)
TOEFL 580 (with 55 in each section and 4.0 in TWE)
TOEFL 237 in CBT (with 21 in each section)
TOEFL-iBT 92 (with at least 20 in each section)
CPE Grade B or higher
CAE Grade A
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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