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Master of Infectious Diseases

University of Kent

  • Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

One-year full-time Master of Science by Research programme in Infectious Diseases offered by the Edinburgh Medical School.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Infectious Diseases. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • PhD study
  • Academic research
  • Teaching
  • Biochemistry and biological science
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceutical research
  • Public health
  • Clinical research
  • Government laboratories
  • Global health organisations

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time research programme. You will spend most of your year embedded within a research laboratory
  • Undertaking an original research project with support from experienced supervisors.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Typical offer (course page): 2.2 or above in an acceptable subject.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (first or second class honours or equivalent), By country on https://www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/countries/index.html

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • PTE Academic 63
  • TOEFL iBT 4
  • Oxford Test of English 118
  • Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

  • Personal Statement
  • Academic Reference
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Identification Document

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: taught courses 27 Nov 2026 for January 2027
  2. 31 Aug 2027 for September 2027. Apply online via 'Apply now' on the course page (Kent Vision portal). No application fee. Provide the personal statement
  3. An academic reference
  4. Transcript and ID. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Meet conditions
  5. Accept as Unconditional Firm and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£23,950 GBP
Application fee£0 GBP
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCanterbury
Faculty or schoolSchool of Natural Sciences
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteKent publishes international postgraduate scholarship opportunities. Eligibility, Entry year and award value vary, Check the current scholarship criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    31 Aug 2027

    291 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.