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

Program Overview

The Infectious Diseases at University of London International Programmes is a MScPGDipPGCert 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 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 (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Infectious Diseases 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. Principles of biostatistics and epidemiology
  2. Principles of biology
  3. Biology of infectious diseases
  4. Control of infectious diseases
  5. Bacterial infections
  6. Nutrition and infection
  7. Parasitology
  8. Viral infections
  9. Healthcare-associated Infections
  10. Immunology of infection and vaccines
  11. Diagnostic methods
  12. Epidemiology and control of infectious diseases in developing countries
  13. HIV/AIDS
  14. Tuberculosis
  15. Malaria
  16. Research design, management and analysis
  17. Health care evaluation
  18. Medical anthropology in public health
  19. Principles and practice of health promotion
  20. Communicable disease control

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You will satisfy the academic entrance requirement if you hold either:
  • 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
  • a scientific degree in a subject not listed above which in the opinion of the University included suitable preliminary training and is considered at least comparable to a UK second class honours degree, from an institution acceptable to the University.


English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — 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