Edinburgh Infectious Diseases
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Teaching and training

Details of Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral programmes in infectious diseases offered by the University of Edinburgh, and links to information about Scholarships and other funding opportunities.

University of Edinburgh undergraduate courses in Infectious Diseases

Details of undergraduate courses at the University of Edinburgh that have a focus on infectious diseases in animals and humans.

PhD opportunities in infectious disease research

Information about doctoral training programmes and PhD projects focusing on infectious disease research at the University of Edinburgh.

Ker Memorial PhD Studentship 2023

Thanks to a generous gift from Miss Aileen Ker, Edinburgh Infectious Disease is offering a fully-funded four-year PhD studentship to a UK student, available from October 2023. PLEASE NOTE - the closing date for applications has now passed.

Masters, diploma and post-experience courses in Infectious Diseases

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The University offers several Masters courses which focus on infectious diseases, plus other courses which cover different aspect of infectious diseases as part of a broader programmes of study.

Research and training opportunities for clinicians in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh offers a huge range of potential opportunities for clinicians to undertake further academic study or get involved in clinical and scientific research.