Program Overview
The Infectious Diseases (Distance Learning) at University of London International Programmes is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Infectious Diseases (Distance Learning) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Infectious Diseases (Distance Learning) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- MSc: either 12 modules (4 compulsory core and 8 elective) or 9 modules (4 compulsory and five elective) and a project report
- PG Dip: 8 modules (4 compulsory core and 4 elective modules)
- PG Cert: 4 modules (4 compulsory core modules)
- Principles of biostatistics and epidemiology
- Principles of biology
- Biology of infectious diseases
- Control of infectious diseases
- Bacterial infections
- Nutrition and infection
- Parasitology
- Viral infections
- Healthcare-associated Infections
- Immunology of infection and vaccines
- Diagnostic methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- an undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor) which is considered at least comparable to a UK second class honours degree, from an institution acceptable to the University, in one of the following scientific subjects: biology, medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary science or pharmacy; or
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of London International Programmes directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of London International Programmes
University of London International Programmes
London, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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