Infectious Diseases - MSc

Prepare to tackle urgent global challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, emerging pandemics and vaccine development. The MSc Infectious Diseases at Kent equips you with advanced scientific and practical skills to investigate how pathogens spread, survive and cause disease. You’ll gain hands-on experience using molecular microbiology techniques – including CRISPR-based genome editing – and complete a major research project in your area of interest. The course is delivered by internationally recognised researchers, giving you access to cutting-edge insight and methods. This programme is shaped by global health priorities and informed by our strong links with pharmaceutical and biotech companies. It offers excellent preparation for careers in research, healthcare, pharmaceuticals or progression to PhD study. You’ll join a close-knit postgraduate community on a beautiful campus, and benefit from specialist facilities and a curriculum designed around real-world issues. Whether you're aiming to enter the lab, shape public health policy or improve diagnostics, this course supports your ambition to make a difference.

IELTS 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component

International students: £23,500 per year

UK students: £10,000 per year

UK/Home: £10,000 per year

International: £23,500 per year

September

September intake

• Canterbury, United Kingdom