Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Resistance [MSc]

About this programme

MSc Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Resistance, masters by research, MVLS Graduate School, University of Glasgow, Glasgow University, Postgraduate Taught, There are many infectious diseases of humans and animals that impact not just health and welfare, but also potentially food production systems. These infectious diseases can be extremely varied and impact populations in high, middle and lower-income countries. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is arguably one of the world's greatest health challenges. AMR threatens our ability to control many prevalent and emerging infectious diseases across the world. Epidemiology is a key approach to understand and tackle the spread of infectious diseases and AMR. This programme will equip students with a broad skill set in the epidemiology of infectious diseases and AMR by providing training in epidemiological investigations, quanti

Entry requirements

• 1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Veterinary Medicine, Medicine/Medical Science, Biology, Ecology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Statistics, Public Health, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technologies, Zoology, Pharmacology, Dentistry/Dental Surgery, and Biomedical Sciences. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent), if higher scores have been achieved in the subjects listed above, or in other relevant modules. All applicants must submit a personal statement which references their motivation for choosing to study epidemiology of infectious diseases & antimicrobial resistance and a desire to pursue a career in this field.