Program Overview
The Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 36 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 natural sciences. 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 Clinical Microbiology & 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
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Immunology
- Science and biology of bacteria
- Science and biology of viruses
- Science and biology fungi, parasites and prions
- Laboratory practise in microbiology, virology and serology
- Anti-infective therapy and resistance
- Immunopathology
- Molecular diagnostics of infection
- Community acquired infections and public health
- Infection prevention & control
- HIV infection and other immune-compromised patients
- Clinical syndromes and infection
- The returning traveller: Diagnosis, investigation and management of imported infection
- Bioinformatics and study design in infectious diseases
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Research in Infection Medicine, written reflective element (project)
- More information on programme structure
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Medical degree or 2:1 with clinical experience.
An undergraduate degree, with an excellent or very good classification (equivalent to first or upper second class honours in the UK), in a biomedical, medical, public health or relevant bio-science topic. Relevant work experience may be considered. Applicants who fall below these entry requirements, but have relevant work experience, may be considered on a case-by-case basis. You may be admitted to the Certificate level only in the first instance.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,335 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh 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 The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 14 September 2026
- Start Date 14 September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months