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MSc - Master of Science
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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In a world where global transport links allow rapid movement of people and animals, disease can spread more quickly than ever before – making it harder to control. Its estimated 70% of new or emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic in origin. So its a critical need to unravel the complex interplay between animal and human health, rather than studying either in isolation.
Running for over twenty years, this is a joint programme by LSHTM and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). It combines LSHTM's strengths in epidemiological principles and communicable disease epidemiology, with the RVCs expertise in veterinary epidemiology, disease control and surveillance, economics of one health, and spatial analysis.
The course is also supported by policymakers actively engaged in shaping UK animal health policy. Several of these experts are guest lecturers, bringing frontline epidemiology into the classroom.
Our focus on animal and human epidemiology will help you effectively address the intricate connections between animal and human health. By the end of the course, youll be equipped to tackle animal and public health challenges on a local, regional, and global scale.
What you will learn
You will receive training in methodological skills for carrying out epidemiological studies and analysing data, while learning skills in surveillance and disease control in animal and human populations. Our optional modules then give you the chance to study spatial analysis or economics of one health.
Students always tell us one of the highlights of this course is the inter-disciplinary nature of teaching at both institutions, with most modules attended by students from several different programmes. This encourages you to approach problems from different angles, which leads to better decision-making and solutions.
Split-study option is also available.
Applicants should have a first- or second-class university honours degree or equivalent. Individuals with degrees in biological sciences, veterinary or human medicine, mathematics or statistics, OR who have 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. Intercalating students - You will need the equivalent of a bachelor's degree to undertake an MSc. This will usually require you to have a BSc degree or have completed the first three years of your medical degree.
Students living in
Domestic
£13,970 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£32,370 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£32,370 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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