Overview

The Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health MSc, PGDip, PGCert programme from University of London helps you develop skills for disease modelling and for devising strategies to combat chronic farm animal disease.

Learn about the use of economic concepts in animal health, and apply herd-health programmes to maximise economic returns from animal production.

Career opportunities:

The Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health programme is aimed primarily at animal health specialists, epidemiologists and public health specialists.

Graduates of this programme are employed in a variety of organizations, including the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra), University Veterinary faculties and international organisations including the FAO and World Health Organisation (WHO).

In some countries, qualifications earned by distance and flexible learning may not be recognised by certain authorities or regulators for the purposes of public sector employment or further study. We advise you to explore the local recognition status before you register, even if you plan to receive support from a local teaching institution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology and animal health economics

Statistical methods in veterinary epidemiology

Veterinary public health

Advanced statistical methods in veterinary epidemiology

Developing and monitoring of livestock production systems

Economics for livestock development and policy

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PGCert: 60
PGDip: 120
MSc: 180

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Public Health Veterinary Medicine Epidemiology View 263 other Masters in Public Health in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

MSc: Either a second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a scientific subject, veterinary, animal science, agriculture, biological sciences, or medicine. Or a second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline which has included suitable training.

PGDip / PGCert / 240-hour modules: an appropriate degree, professional or technical qualification and work experience that we deem appropriate.
Reference letters will be requested when your application is processed by the Admissions Office. Alternatively, you can upload signed letters of reference to your application when you apply.

Technological requirements

Additional requirements:

Industry-standard PC (as some of the software is not compatible with Macs)
Pentium processor or better (Pentium IV or higher recommended)
512MB RAM (1GB or higher recommended)
CD-ROM drive, double speed (or faster recommended)
Windows 2000 or higher
10GB of hard disk space.

Tuition Fee

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International

8668 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17336 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.
National

8668 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17336 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.

MSc: £17336
Postgraduate Diploma: £10302
Postgraduate Certificate: £5407

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health.

Available Scholarships

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