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University of Glasgow: Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| mvls-epidemiologyofinfdisease@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
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, quantitative methods, laboratory-based approaches and bioinformatic tools. Students will also consider the global, social and policy contexts relevant in this field.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
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A unique programme combining training in the epidemiology of infectious diseases and AMR that will provide students with multi-disciplinary skills needed to address these global public and veterinary health challenges from epidemiological, biomedical, social and policy perspectives.
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Close interdisciplinary efforts of the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine are further evidenced by active research and collaborations with national and international partners in the fields of epidemiology of infectious diseases and AMR. Laboratory infrastructure is also available through the OHRBID laboratory ("One Health Research in Bacterial Infectious Diseases"), providing hands-on experience and training in the identification of genetic and genomic mechanisms underlying AMR.
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Equips students with an exceptionally broad knowledge base and a suite of skills in infectious disease epidemiology and AMR – epidemiological and ecological modelling, statistical analyses, epidemiological study design, mitigation strategies, genetic aspects of AMR, genomic data analysis, and societal and policy-relevant issues.
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Comprised of leading experts in the field of epidemiology of infectious diseases, including molecular and field epidemiologists, as well as statisticians, mathematical modellers and microbiologists, who will provide One Health perspectives relevant to high- as well as middle-and low-income countries.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Core and Optional Courses
This 180-credit taught programme comprises of a combination of compulsory and optional courses.
Term 1 Core Courses: Core skills in epidemiology of infectious disease Key Research Skills
Term 2 Core Courses: EPIDEMIOLOGY OF ANTMICROBIAL RESISTANCE Genetic and Genomic Aspects of Antimicrobial Resistance Infectious Disease Ecology and the Dynamics of Emerging Disease Societal Aspects of Antimicrobial Resistance
Term 2 Optional Courses: Biodiversity Informatics Care & Enrichment of Captive Animals Conservation Genetics Geographic Information Systems for Ecologists Molecular Epidemiology and Phylodynamics
Term 3 Core MSc Component: Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance: Project
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Veterinary, Medical Science, Biology, Ecology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Statistics, Public Health, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technologies, Zoology, Pharmacology, Dentistry/Dental Surgery, and Biomedical Sciences. 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. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is arguably the world’s greatest health challenge. It threatens our ability to control many infectious diseases of humans and animals, both in the developed world, middle and lower income countries, impacting not just health and welfare, but also our food production systems.
The epidemiology of infectious diseases is key to tackling antimicrobial resistance. This programme will equip students with a broad skill set in epidemiology of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance by combining training in epidemiological investigations, quantitative methods, laboratory-based approaches, bioinformatic tools, alongside the global ethical and legal contexts.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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Top 20 in the UK for Biological Sciences.
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A unique programme combining training in the epidemiology of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance that will provide students with multi-disciplinary skills needed to address these global public and veterinary health challenges from biomedical, social or policy perspectives.
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Close interdisciplinary efforts of the Institute are further evidenced by the establishment of a new research hub, the OHRBID laboratory ("One Health Research in Bacterial Infectious Diseases"), providing hands-on experience and training in the identification of genetic and genomic mechanisms underlying AMR.
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Equips students with an exceptionally broad knowledge base and a suite of skills in infectious disease epidemiology and AMR – epidemiological and ecological modelling, statistical analyses, epidemiological study design, mitigation strategies, genetic aspects of AMR, genomics data analysis, and ethical and legal issues.
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Comprised of leading experts in the field of epidemiology of infectious diseases, including molecular and field epidemiologists, as well as statisticians, mathematical modellers and microbiologists, who will provide a One Health context relevant to developed as well as lower and middle income countries.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Core and Optional Courses
This 180-credit taught programme comprises of a combination of compulsory and optional courses.
Term 1 Core Courses: KEY RESEARCH SKILLS CORE SKILLS IN EPIDEMIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Term 2 Core Courses: INFECTIOUS DISEASE ECOLOGY AND THE DYNAMICS OF EMERGING DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE SOCIETAL ASPECTS OF AMR GENETIC AND GENOMIC ASPECTS OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
Term 2 Optional Courses: SPATIAL ECOLOGY ANIMAL ETHICS BIOLOGY OF SUFFERING BIODIVERSITY INFORMATICS PRINCIPLES OF CONSERVATION ECOLOGY SINGLE SPECIES MODELS ANIMAL LEGISLATION AND SOCIETAL ISSUES CONSERVATION GENETICS HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF CONSERVATION INTRODUCTION TO BAYESIAN STATISTICS GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR ECOLOGISTS PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT ANIMAL WELFARE ASSESSMENT MULTI SPECIES MODELS MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PHYLODYNAMICS CARE & ENRICHMENT OF CAPTIVE ANIMALS VERTEBRATE IDENTIFICATION ECONOMIC TOOLS FOR CONSERVATION INVERTEBRATE IDENTIFICATION
Term 3 Core MSc Component: EPIDEMIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE: PROJECT
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | At least a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent (eg GPA of 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject. Professional experience may be taken into account. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
The University:
- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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