Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Online Learning) PgProfDev
University of Edinburgh
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Professional Development Diploma

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University of Edinburgh

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SEP-25

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2 years

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Professional Development Diploma

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University of Edinburgh

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This three-year, part-time, online postgraduate programme leads to the degree of Masters of Science in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (CMID).Aimed at junior doctors currently undergoing, or about to undertake, specialty training in an infection discipline, this programme is open to trainees in the UK and worldwide.This degree will also be attractive to those who have completed their training but wish to fulfill continuing medical education requirements or those who wish obtain a ...Read more

This three-year, part-time, online postgraduate programme leads to the degree of Masters of Science in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (CMID).

Aimed at junior doctors currently undergoing, or about to undertake, specialty training in an infection discipline, this programme is open to trainees in the UK and worldwide.

This degree will also be attractive to those who have completed their training but wish to fulfill continuing medical education requirements or those who wish obtain a formal qualification in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.

The programme is aligned with JRCPTB and RCPath training in infection disciplines: Combined Infection Training and Higher Specialty Training in Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology and Medical Virology.

This programme is designed to support trainees/specialists in preparation for FRCPath Part 1/Diploma in Infection, Infection Specialty end of training assessments and hospital-based practice.

Career opportunities

This specialist programme will offer you the knowledge and skills required to enhance your career progression in clinical or academic medicine.

The programme will offer an alternative to traditional classroom based research training for those candidates who do not wish to take time away from their professional commitments.

Online learning

Our online learning technology is fully interactive, award-winning and enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff from the comfort of your own home or workplace.

Our online students not only have access to the University of Edinburgh’s excellent resources, but also become part of a supportive online community, bringing together students and tutors from around the world.

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Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a biomedical, medical, public health or relevant bio-science topic.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£5,325 per year

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Students from Domestic

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10 credits £1,065; 20 credits £2,125

£5,325 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

10 credits £1,065; 20 credits £2,125

£5,325 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

10 credits £1,065; 20 credits £2,125

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