Master of Science [M.Sc] Veterinary Epidemiology

at Royal Veterinary College

Upon successful completion of the course you will be able to:

• Demonstrate and understand the key concepts underpinning the discipline of veterinary and medical epidemiology
• Select an appropriate study design when confronted with an epidemiological research question and develop a detailed study protocol capable of answering the research question
• Analyse and interpret epidemiological data derived from cross-sectional, case-control and cohort studies
• Review critically the published epidemiological literature
• Apply epidemiological principles to surveillance, and infection and disease control, within animal and human populations
• Communicate effectively with researchers from different disciplinary backgrounds
• Communicate effectively with other people with an interest in human and animal health, including the general public and key policy makers.

English language requirements
A good working knowledge of scientific English is essential in order to follow the course. All applicants must have an acceptable English Language qualification:

• IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 or above with minimum 6.5 in each component

For those without IELTS, please see our English Language Requirements page for a full list of qualifications we will accept as alternatives.

Fees for International students - £26,680

RVC graduates hold senior positions within government departments in many different countries. Many go on to work alongside the people who have taught them during the previous year. Within the UK, graduates are employed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA, formerly AHVLA), as well as in research centres and pharmaceutical companies.