Master's program International Track - Infectiology
The International Track « Infectiology: Biology of Infectious Diseases » is a research based, 2-years Master program taught 100% in English. The program is organized jointly by University Paris-Saclay (UPS, France) and University of Health Sciences (UHS, Phnom Penh, Cambodia), with strong support from Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC, Phnom Penh, Cambodia).All courses are hosted at UHS in Phnom Penh (Cambodia). Reinforced research training is achieved through two internships (2 months in M1, 6 months in M2) in an international research institute of choice.
A free online upgrading course will be offered after pre-selection of international candidates in order to ensure that they have appropriate qualifications for enrollment. Enrollment at the M2 level may be considered for candidates who have already validated an equivalent M1 program in another institution. Selected students will register at both universities and will obtain a double Master diploma: Master Biologie-Santé / Life Sciences and Health – Infectiology Track, from UPS and Master of Infectiology from UHS
The aim of the Master’s program Infectiology is to provide a solid and broad-based foundation in prominent areas in Life Sciences and Health, as well as a high level of competences in Infectiology.
Pedagogical team includes specialists from reputable international universities and research institutes. Coupled with an intensive internship period in top level research labs (Institut Pasteur, Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, Université Paris-Saclay, University of Health Sciences, etc…), students will obtain both theoretical and practical experience in Infectiology.
Graduates will be able to pursue careers in basic and applied research in public or private institutions as engineer or as researcher after completing a PhD.
French students are exempt from UHS tuition fee but have to clear UPS registration fees.
Students need first to apply to the Master and be selected for enrolment to be eligible to the scholarships.
For Paris-Saclay scholarships, see information here:
For IPC scholarships, only Cambodian students are eligible. Scholarships will cover the registration fees at both Universities and provide allowance to support daily expenses throughout the Master program. IPC scholarships are allocated for the two years of the Master. Detailed procedure for applying to IPC scholarships will be provided to the students upon their acceptance in the Master program. All applicants to IPC scholarships will be informed by email of the jury’s decision.