Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology MSc

at University College London

Compulsory modules

•  Molecular Epidemiology for Infectious Diseases
•  Fundamental Principles of Infection and Population Health
•  Dissertation in Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology
•  Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases
•  Applied Statistics for Infectious Disease Epidemiology 1
•  Applied Statistics for Infectious Disease Epidemiology 2
   

A minimum of an upper second-class Honours in a relevant degree of a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, a professional qualification in a health related area such as medicine or nursing of an equivalent standard. Relevant research, work or volunteer experience will be viewed favourably. Students without the minimum academic standards may be considered if they have extensive relevant work or research experience.

Overseas tuition fees 

£26,600
 

The programme is designed to teach you to approach infectious disease problems with an interdisciplinary perspective. You will develop a diverse set of skills needed for work as an infectious disease epidemiologist including study design, planning, conducting and interpreting statistical analyses, critical appraisal, oral presentations, team work, project management and planning, and writing for scientific and lay audiences. These skills are relevant for a wide range of careers within epidemiology and public health including research and evaluation, policy formulation and programme planning and implementation.