Master’s degree in infectious diseases

Educating scientists in treatment and prevention

Developing scientific talent is key to discovering treatments that eradicate neglected diseases. So the Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases (NITD) has collaborated with the following institutions to create a research-based, joint Master of Science program in infectious diseases, vaccinology and drug discovery.

Learn more about Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH)

Learn more about the University of Basel (UoB)

Learn more about The National University of Singapore (NUS)

 

The program includes 18 months of formal teaching and research work. Students will spend the first four months of the program in Basel, Switzerland, and then travel to Singapore for research work and selected courses.

Admissions
The program accepts up to 20 students. Candidates are admitted based on the selection criteria of the admission committee of the NUS and the teaching committee for biology of the UoB. Graduates with a bachelor's degree in biology or a related subject (e.g., microbiology, immunology) or those who have successfully completed a degree course in medicine may apply.

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Degree
Upon completion of the program, successful students will receive a joint Master of Science degree from NUS and UoB.

Funding
Selected students will be offered a stipend to cover 18 months of studies, including tuition fees, research and travel expenses. The number of stipends is limited, and students may opt for self-funding.

Course objectives
Students will gain comprehensive insight into the basics of infectious diseases, as well as strategies for vaccine design and drug discovery. Lectures will complement a research project undertaken within leading laboratories at NUS and NITD.

Application

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Program duration

September 2011 - December 2012

Closing date

Applications should be submitted by November 30, 2010. The M.Sc. program will begin September 19, 2011, in Basel, Switzerland.

 

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