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    Global Health and Infectious Diseases MSc

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    Edinburgh, GBMScOnline6 years
    £19,100.00
    Tuition
    over 72mo
    43%
    Acceptance
    of applicants

    Global Health and Infectious Diseases MSc at University of Edinburgh is a 6-year, online MSc program based in Edinburgh, GB. Tuition is £19,100.

    About the program

    The program covers surveillance, prevention, control, epidemiology, and public health aspects of infectious diseases including emerging, neglected tropical, and zoonotic diseases. It includes compulsory courses on fundamentals of global health and infectious diseases, elective courses on topics like climate change impacts and antimicrobial resistance, and a dissertation.

    Focus: both
    20 (Times Higher Education, 2026, for Medical and Health subjects); 19 (QS World University Rankings, 2025, for Life Sciences and Medicine)
    Part-time option

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Global Health and Infectious Diseases MSc at University of Edinburgh cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Global Health and Infectious Diseases MSc at University of Edinburgh is £19,100.
    Is Global Health and Infectious Diseases MSc at University of Edinburgh online or in-person?
    Global Health and Infectious Diseases MSc at University of Edinburgh is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Global Health and Infectious Diseases MSc at University of Edinburgh take to complete?
    Global Health and Infectious Diseases MSc at University of Edinburgh is structured around 6 years.
    What GPA is required for Global Health and Infectious Diseases MSc at University of Edinburgh?
    Per the program's published guidance: UK 2:1 honours degree
    How competitive is Global Health and Infectious Diseases MSc at University of Edinburgh?
    Global Health and Infectious Diseases MSc at University of Edinburgh reports an acceptance rate of approximately 43%.