Overview
Epidemiology MSc sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Epidemiology mixes taught modules with placement or laboratory work depending on the department. We currently work with 17 universities on this course across 15 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £19.000 to £41.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A quantitative public health specialism where the analysis skills travel a long way, including into pharmaceutical and consultancy work. Most posts expect competence in statistical software as a starting point.
Roles graduates go into
- Epidemiologist
- Public health analyst
- Biostatistician
- Clinical research or trials analyst
- Health data scientist
- Surveillance officer
Where they work
- UK Health Security Agency and public health teams
- NHS analytical services
- Pharmaceutical and CRO epidemiology
- Universities and research institutes
- International health organisations
After the course
A doctorate for academic posts, and fluency in R or Stata for everything else.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£19,000 - £41,000