MSc (Research) Infectious Disease at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary research degrees in infectious disease combining mathematical and statistical modelling with ecology, evolutionary biology, parasitology, immunology, bioinformatics and the social sciences. Focus areas include endemic and neglected diseases, zoonoses, vector biology, antimicrobial resistance and vaccinology.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences | Department: School of Biodiversity, One Health, and Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Individually tailored research projects built around the expertise of principal investigators, with laboratory, modelling and field-based work in the UK and overseas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree. Documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, MVLS cover letter and two references. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (other tests such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge C1/C2 also accepted at published minimums; tests must be within 2 years 5 months of start).

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee; 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed. Part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual fee (International & EU); part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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