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Global Health and Infectious Diseases (Online Distance Learning)

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MSc Global Health and Infectious Diseases (Online Distance Learning) - 3 Years (Part-time)

PgCert Global Health and Infectious Diseases (Online Distance Learning) - 1 Year (Part-time)

PgDip Global Health and Infectious Diseases (Online Distance Learning) - 2 Years (Part-time)

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Contact information: Kim Picozzi (Programme Director)
Phone: +44 (0) 131 242 9376
Email: GHID.onlineMSc@ed.ac.uk; Address: College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine - Postgraduate Office
The Chancellor's Building
Edinburgh
EH16 4SB

In the past few decades there has been almost one new disease emerging each year and more than 75 per cent of these diseases derive from zoonotic origins. There is now more demand for investment and research to help us manage these diseases better.

This programme aims to address the challenges posed by infectious diseases in the 21st Century by offering you courses in surveillance, prevention and control of infectious diseases, as well as evaluating how they impact public health.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement is a UK 2:1 undergraduate degree, or its international equivalent, in biomedical, medical, public health and veterinary personnel or relevant bio-science topic. Relevant work experience in the human or animal health sectors 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.

The deadline for applications for 2013 entry is 19 August 2013.

Supporting documentation must be uploaded together with your application. You should have all this documentation ready before you start the process. If you do not upload these documents, this will delay the application process.

International students

All applicants must meet our general entry and language requirements. Detailed advice for international students is available here:

Programme description

This is a professional postgraduate qualification for biomedical, medical, public health, and veterinary personnel with an interest in global health and infectious diseases.

The programme draws upon the parallels that exist between these diseases, learning from the challenges that exist and aiming to connect individuals to lay the foundations for a global community of practice. Our aim is to provide advanced qualifications for biomedical, medical, public health, and veterinary personnel. The course is designed to instruct students in the practice of formulating and implementing strategies and programmes aimed at renewing and strengthening scientific knowledge development and building human capital.

Our online learning system lets you work entirely from your home location while still earning your salary. This can enhance your learning experience and working knowledge while rewarding you with a highly regarded qualification.

Programme overview

Programme structure

The programme normally takes three years, beginning with a series of courses and followed by an individual project or dissertation.

Year 1: certificate

Courses include:

Introduction to Global Health
Understanding Infectious Diseases

You also choose one or two of the following:

Applied Epidemiology and Public Health
Global Citizenship
Globalisation and Health
Zoonotic Diseases

Year 2: diploma

You will choose six courses from a range that includes:

Challenges of Drug Development: Past and Future
Childhood Mortality
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Globalisation and Health;
Introduction to GIS and Spatial Analysis
Public Health Systems in the Developed and Developing World
Public- Private Partnerships for Health, Scientific Innovation and Development

Year 3: masters

You will choose one of the following:

to conduct a written reflective element of 10-15,000 words
Project Cycle Management and produce a funding application
Read more about the programme structure here

Online learning

Our online learning technology is fully interactive, award-winning and enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff from the comfort of your own home or workplace.

Our online students not only have access to Edinburgh’s excellent resources, but also become part of a supportive online community, bringing together students and tutors from around the world.

Career Opportunities

This programme has been designed to help you fulfil leadership roles in international and national organisations that manage health and disease issues.

Funding

Please see Scholarships and Student Funding Services for information about funding opportunities:

Scholarships and Student Funding Services

Further Information

This article was published on Apr 25, 2013