MSc Veterinary Epidemiology
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
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Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
MSc Veterinary Epidemiology
This is a joint programme provided by LSHTM and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and is supported by policy makers from the forefront of the UK government. There is a shortage of trained veterinary epidemiologists and there are excellent career opportunities for graduates. This course provides training in essential methodological skills for the design, conduct, analysis, interpretation and communication of epidemiological studies; and surveillance and disease control in animal and human populations.
In a world where global transport links allow rapid movement of people and animals, disease can spread more quickly than before and is harder to control than ever. In such a world there is a growing need for trained veterinary epidemiologists at the front line of disease surveillance and control.
Objectives
By the end of this program students will be able to:
- design and implement epidemiological studies and surveillance systems
- analyse and interpret data from epidemiological studies
- undertake risk analysis and apply this to animal health economics
- apply epidemiological principles to disease control within animal and human populations
- give pragmatic advice on animal health linked to welfare, production and public health
- communicate effectively on the health of animal and human populations to a range of audiences, including the general public, farmers, researchers, politicians and other key policy makers
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Curriculum
Structure
Term 1
All students take the compulsory modules and usually take the recommended modules.
Compulsory modules
- Epidemiology in Practice (LSHTM)
- Epidemiological Aspects of Laboratory Investigation (RVC)
- Extended Epidemiology (LSHTM)
- Statistics for Epidemiology and Population Health (LSHTM)
- Surveillance of Animal Health & Production (RVC)
Optional
- Epidemiology & -omics (LSHTM)
Terms 2 and 3
Students take a total of five compulsory modules:
- Economics of One Health (RVC)
- Statistical Methods in Epidemiology (LSHTM)
- Modelling and the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases (LSHTM)
- Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (LSHTM)
- Applied Veterinary Epidemiology (RVC)