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Epidemiology by Distance Learning PGDip

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London

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OverviewThese programmes provide epidemiological training for professionals in academic departments, research units, or in the health services.Epidemiology is the key discipline underlying medical research, public health practice and health care evaluation. The understanding of its principles and practice is crucial for those involved in the design or assessment of epidemiological studies and programme evaluation. Epidemiological methods are also used to describe the size and nature of health ... READ MORE

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OCT-23

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2 years

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All applicants are required to have: A first or second class honours degree or equivalent, from a university or other institution acceptable to the University of London, in health-related disciplines or in statistics or another appropriate subject. Work experience in a health sciences or health care setting is desirable but not essential. Applicants with an appropriate professional or technical qualification in a health-related field, which satisfies the University as a qualification equivalent to a second class honours degree, together with at least three years’ relevant experience, may also be considered on an individual basis.

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London, LONDON

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The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is a specialist university in Bloomsbury, London, with a long-established reputation for world-leading research into public and global health. The university is one of the highest ranked institutions for public health, and offers only postgraduate degree courses. It is ranked 3rd in the world for Public Health (ShanghaiRanking 2022), and 4th in the world for Infectious Diseases (US News Best Global Universities Subject Ranking 2021). Courses are selective and attract top students, who make up a highly international cohort. The university attracts not only student learners but academics and professionals looking to enhance their global health career through research degrees and short courses.

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London

Keppel Street Camden LONDON
CAMDEN
WC1E 7HT United Kingdom Nearest tube station: Goodge Street 0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Euston 0.4 miles away

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