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Tuition GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery Online
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. 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:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. MSc: either 12 modules (4 compulsory core and 8 elective) or 9 modules (4 compulsory and five elective) and a project report
  2. PG Dip: 8 modules (4 compulsory core and 4 elective modules)
  3. PG Cert: 4 modules (4 compulsory core modules)
  4. Principles of biostatistics and epidemiology
  5. Principles of biology
  6. Biology of infectious diseases
  7. Control of infectious diseases
  8. Bacterial infections
  9. Nutrition and infection
  10. Parasitology
  11. Viral infections
  12. Healthcare-associated Infections
  13. Immunology of infection and vaccines
  14. 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
You will meet the English language requirement if you have passed, within the past three years:(IELTS) International English Language Testing System when an overall score of at least 7.0 is achieved with a minimum of 7.0 in the Written sub-test.

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

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University of London International Programmes

London, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-10-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months