MSc Veterinary Epidemiology
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Program description
MSc Veterinary Epidemiology
This is a joint program provided by LSHTM and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). 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.
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
Admission requirements
Applicants should have a first- or second-class university honours degree or equivalent. Individuals with degrees in veterinary science, biological sciences, veterinary or human medicine, mathematics or statistics, and relevant postgraduate experience, are all encouraged to apply. Applicants are expected to have a high level of numeracy skills (e.g. A Level Mathematics or Statistics or a module with a good mark in their university degree).
Applicants from overseas will be required to provide evidence of proficiency in spoken and written English, including scientific usage and comprehension.
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Structure
Term 1
All students take the compulsory modules and usually take the recommended modules.
Compulsory modules
- Extended Epidemiology (LSHTM)
- Epidemiological Aspects of Laboratory Investigation
- Epidemiology in Practice (LSHTM)
- Surveillance of Animal Health & Production (RVC)
- Statistics for Epidemiology and Population Health (LSHTM)
Optional
- Epidemiology & -omics (LSHTM)
Terms 2 and 3
Students take a total of five compulsory study modules, one from each timetable slot (Slot 1, Slot 2 etc.).
- Slot 1: Economics of One Health (RVC)
- Slot 2: Statistical Methods in Epidemiology (LSHTM)
- Slot 3: Modelling and the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases (LSHTM)
- Slot 4: Epidemiology & Control of Communicable Diseases (LSHTM)
- Slot 5: Applied Veterinary Epidemiology (RVC)
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Tuition fees
Full-Time Tuition fees
- UK: £10,990
- EU/Overseas: £25,410
Part-Time Tuition fees
- UK: £5,600
- EU/Overseas: £12,810
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About this institute
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Established in 1899, The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is dedicated to improving health worldwide through training the next generation of health leaders to address major public and global health challenges. This year, LSHTM celebrates 120 years...
Why study at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
LSHTM is highly ranked in various university league tables:
- #1 in Europe for research impact in sciences by CWTS Leiden Ranking 2019
- #3 in the world for Public Health in ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020
- #4 in the world for Infectious Diseases in US News Best Global Universities Subject Ranking 2021
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