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SRUC Scotland's Rural College: Zoonoses and Epidemiology of Animal Infectious Diseases

Institution SRUC Scotland's Rural College View institution profile
Department Animal and Biological Science
Web https://www.sruc.ac.uk/postgraduate
Study type Taught

Summary

This research-focused distance learning course immerses students into actively contributing to scientific research that is trying to solve pressing world problems. This Masters by Research (MRes) course focuses on developing research in epidemiology of animal diseases and the transmission of zoonoses. The course is delivered through a global and Planetary Health context, illustrating the role of epidemiological sciences in addressing real world problems and is the only course in this specialism within the UK, whilst offering a global context suitable for International students.

The course is designed for students to be able to develop their own skills and expertise, providing an opportunity to undertake two unique independent research projects. You will be supervised by internationally renowned experts in their field and immersed into a research team, making a real contribution to the advancement of knowledge in zoonotic diseases, infectious disease epidemiology and control. The course is of particular interest to those in the medical profession wishing to specialise as well as those in the veterinary or animal health industries.

The course can be studied full time over the course of 1 year or part time over 2-3 years. The degree is awarded by the University of Glasgow

Master of Research - MRes

Knowledge for everyone

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) prides itself on developing its students and staff to lead the way. Through postgraduate study, students deepen their knowledge in their chosen area, giving them a distinct advantage over their industry peers.

It is our mission to create and mobilise knowledge and talent, to partner locally and globally to benefit the natural economy.

Education, research, and consultancy (through SAC Consulting) at SRUC grows the natural economy. A natural economy fuelled by responsible use of the world's natural resources: people, land, energy, water, animals and plants.

By working in partnership, we focus on solving …

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