Epidemiology

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year

Epidemiology MSc is a postgraduate degree at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London, based in London, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

Pandemics. Vaccines. Cancer. Cardiovascular diseases. Epidemiology is about tackling today’s issues in public health and healthcare – understanding the determinants of health, evaluating interventions, and supporting the control and prevention of diseases. It’s a discipline that has saved millions of lives globally.

Studying our MSc in Epidemiology, you’ll be equipped with a toolbox to help you investigate both infectious and non-communicable diseases. You’ll learn how to design studies, apply statistical analysis methods, and interpret results. By the end of the course, you will be able to make valuable contributions to medical research and public health worldwide.

What you will learn
- Understand the role of epidemiology and its contribution to other health-related disciplines

- Learn how to choose appropriate designs and develop detailed protocols for epidemiological studies

- Discover how to manage clinical health data, carry out appropriate statistical analysis, and rigorously assess results of studies

- Investigate the causes of specific health conditions and predict future disease patterns

- How to interpret and understand research findings in a broader policy context.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: London

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: London

Related Courses

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
London
Scheme
Postgraduate