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University of Kent

Canterbury , England ,United Kingdom

Infectious Diseases - MSc

The programme provides training in the modern practical, academic and research skills that are used in academia and industry. Through a combination of lectures, small-group seminars and practical classes, you apply this training towards the development of new strategies to combat the spread of infectious diseases.

You learn skills in experimental design using appropriate case studies that embed you within the relevant research literature. You also gain experience of analysis and statistical interpretation of complex experimental data.

The programme culminates with a research project under the supervision of faculty that currently perform research on disease-causing microorganisms.

Campus Information

Canterbury

Our campus is surrounded by beautiful woodlands and overlooks the charming city of Canterbury. We have excellent transport links on campus or you can stroll into town on foot.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after the course. (Bachelors & Masters only)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A good honours degree (minimum 2:2) from the UK or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in a non-business-related discipline.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

India

For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master’s), Indian students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. General Bachelor degrees may sometimes be considered. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.

  • For programmes that require a 2:1, we usually ask for a First Class degree, a final CGPA of 6.0/10, or 60%. Students from top institutions may be considered with a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%.
  • For programmes that require a 2:2, we usually ask for a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%

Some, but not all, postgraduate programmes require your undergraduate degree to have a related major. Some postgraduate programmes may require work experience in a relevant field or at a certain level.

Bangladesh

For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master’s), Bangladeshi students typically need to have completed a Bachelor of Arts, Science and Commerce (Honours) or a Bachelor degree (Professional subject) awarded after four years of study by a ranked institution.

Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.

  • For programmes that require a 2:1, we usually ask for a final CGPA of 3.5/4.0, or 70%
  • For programmes that require a 2:2, we usually ask for a final CGPA of 3.0/4.0, or 60%

Applicants will also be considered with a Master of Arts, Science or Commerce from a recognised university.

  • For programmes that require a 2:1, we usually ask for a final CGPA of 3.0/4.0, or 60%
  • For programmes that require a 2:2, we usually ask for a final CGPA of 2.75/4.0, or 55%

Some, but not all, postgraduate programmes require your undergraduate degree to have a related major. Some postgraduate programmes may require work experience in a relevant field or at a certain level.

Sri Lanka

For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master’s), Sri Lankan students typically need to have completed a Four-year Special Degree/ Bachelor of Arts/ Science or Professional Degree from a recognised university. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the undergraduate degree you have studied.

  • For programmes that require a 2:1, we usually ask for an Upper Second Class degree
  • For programmes that require a 2:2, we usually ask for a Lower Second Class degree

Applicants may also be considered with one of the following:

  • Four-year Special/Honours Bachelor of Technology Degree from a recognised institution with Upper or Lower Second Class, on a case-by-case basis
  • Three-year General Degree from a recognised institution with First Class, on a case-by-case basis
  • Postgraduate Diploma from a recognised university with a final GPA of at least 3.0/4.0

Some, but not all, postgraduate programmes require your undergraduate degree to have a related major. Some postgraduate programmes may require work experience in a relevant field or at a certain level.