University of Edinburgh undergraduate courses in Infectious Diseases

Undergraduate teaching of infectious diseases

Courses which have focus on infectious diseases

Evolutionary Biology

Immunology

Infectious Diseases

Medical Sciences

Before starting the final honours years students can take courses in a variety of subjects including

Medical Biology 1

Microorganisms, Infection and Immunity 2

Medical Microbiology 3

Clinical Immunology and Haematology 3A

Immunology 3

Medical Microbiology 3

Study Abroad

It is possible to further broaden your student experience and outlook by taking one year of your degree at a partner university overseas.  Please visit the links below to find out more about the exciting opportunities available.

The International Exchange Programme at the University of Edinburgh has links with universities in North and South America, Australia, New Zealand and China.

The University of Edinburgh will also part of the Erasmus+ scheme which will start in 2027.

Study and Work Away Service

Erasmus+ Scheme

All courses

To find out more about the huge range of courses available at the University of Edinburgh visit the the degree finder pages.

Main University degree finder webpages

University Undergraduate Open days

For students considering entry in September 2027, the University will be hosting thee open days in 2026.  For more information and to book your place on the open days please visit the links below.

University Open Day webpage

Study in Edinburgh pages

Summer vacation projects

Information for undergraduates wishing to work in a lab over a summer vacation, please visit the page below.

Summer placement opportunities

Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Society

The IDTM Society is open to all student swith an interest in this topic.  More details can be found on their webpage.

IDTM Society