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Infectious Diseases, BSc (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

 
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Plant and Animal Science
UK / USNews 2024 3rd
Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology
UK / USNews 2024 4th
Molecular Biology and Genetics
UK / USNews 2024 4th

Costs

Course feesS$63.1K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rentS$17.1K / year
Beer S$9
MacDonalds S$11
Cinema S$17
Coffee S$5
TotalS$80.2K / year

Entry requirements

A Level AAB
Diploma 3.0
International Baccalaureate 34

Scholarships

British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
C590
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2025
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+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

4 years
Graduate
2029
About the course

Course summary

Infectious disease is a major challenge to society in the developed and developing worlds. Our infectious diseases programme investigates the microorganisms that cause disease in humans and animals and how a host responds to infection.It brings together the study of:

  • bacteriology
  • virology
  • immunology
  • molecular biology
You will study:
  • the interaction between microorganisms and hosts
  • infection processes
  • how microbes cause disease
We can apply this knowledge to the development of prevention and therapeutic strategies, such as:
  • antibiotics
  • antiviral agents
  • vaccines

A local representative of The University of Edinburgh in Singapore is available online to assist you with enquiries about this course.