
Global Infectious Disease MSci
Course Overview - Global Infectious Disease MSci
Are you committed to creating a better future for communities across the globe? Do you want to develop knowledge and skills that could have a positive and lasting impact on human health and well-being? Our four year integrated Masters degree allows you to investigate some of the world’s greatest health challenges, alongside influential researchers in world-class laboratories.
Develop a critical understanding of infectious disease biology, whilst appreciating the associated inequalities that contribute to disease control efforts. Build practical knowledge and specialist skil...
Are you committed to creating a better future for communities across the globe? Do you want to develop knowledge and skills that could have a positive and lasting impact on human health and well-being? Our four year integrated Masters degree allows you to investigate some of the world’s greatest health challenges, alongside influential researchers in world-class laboratories.<br/><br/>Develop a critical understanding of infectious disease biology, whilst appreciating the associated inequalities that contribute to disease control efforts. Build practical knowledge and specialist skills in state-of-the-art facilities. Tailor your degree to your specific interests and career aspirations, by combining core learning with optional modules.<br/><br/>With more than a century at the forefront of global disease control efforts, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine partnership also allows you to make use of a global commercial and academic network. Join an international association of academic and industry partners, working in collaboration to solve infectious disease issues linked to diseases such as COVID-19, TB, malaria, dengue.<br/><br/>By the end of this degree, you will be well-equipped to apply your evolving expertise to a multitude of careers including drug and vaccine development, vector control and health programme management.
Course Information
1 option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B909
Institution Code
E42
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
112-120 UCAS Tariff points, including A level Biology (Grade B or above) with GCSE Mathematics and English Language both at Grade C. Equivalent qualifications and combinations will be considered, including Extended Project (EPQ) at grade C or above.
Access to HE Diploma
D:24,M:21
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
A minimum of five subjects at Grade H1-H3 will be required.
A level
B,B,C
B,B,B
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
T Level
M
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |