The Infection Biology for Global Health programme is designed to provide advanced training in the theoretical and practical aspects of the biological mechanisms of infectious diseases and their impact on human health worldwide. 

This programme aims to provide you with an advanced, systematic and critical understanding of the biology of infectious disease agents, including bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. You will explore their pathogenic mechanisms, interactions with hosts, the role of vectors in their spread, and modern approaches for their clinical diagnosis, treatment and control in the context of global health.

The Master's programme also offers the opportunity to specialise within one of four subject areas: Parasitology; Medical Entomology; Drug Discovery and Diagnostics; Microbial Pathogenesis.

What you will learn

• Demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of the biology of infectious agents, their vectors and the nature of host–pathogen interactions, and their relevance to global health challenges.
• Critically evaluate, synthesise and apply current research literature and emerging evidence in infection biology in the context of global health.
• Independently manage, analyse and interpret complex biological data, drawing evidence-based conclusions relevant to the study, prevention, diagnosis, and/or treatment of infectious diseases.
• Design, conduct, and communicate original and rigorous research that advances knowledge and understanding within the field of infectious diseases.
• Demonstrate advanced competency and independence in the application of a range of advanced microbiological and molecular techniques, and an associated critical understanding of their application, limitations and relevance to the study of infection biology.

Duration

Ways to study explained. This course is subject to change/approval.