Introduction for MSc Students We would like to welcome you to our specialised Master programs in Infection Biology and in Epidemiology. Some of you might already be familiar with Swiss TPH, having come through the University of Basel’s BSc programme, while others are new to the Institute. Over the last few years, the proportion of international students at Swiss TPH has increased substantially and we welcome this trend. Students with a special interest in basic biology and laboratory work will consider the Specialised Master of Infection Biology, while students with a primary interest in epidemiology and statistics will be more interested in the Specialised Master of Epidemiology. Swiss TPH’s philosophy is to cover topics in international and global health from the laboratory to the field and to the beds of patients and the homes of the populations concerned. Hence, we encourage lively and meaningful cross-communication between the two Master programs. This handbook aims to give you (and your supervisors!) practical information about being a student at Swiss TPH and answers a number of frequently asked questions. This section in particular provides guidance and information for Master students and covers topics ranging from admission requirements to program requirements and expectations. We hope this handbook will allow you to find information easily, saving you time and energy that would be better spent on getting the most out of your training at Swiss TPH and discovering the attractions of Basel and its surrounding areas.
Prof. Till Voss
Prof. Pascal Mäser
Prof. Christian Lengeler
28 – Guidelines for the Master Degrees in Infection Biology and Epidemiology
Prof. Martin Röösli
