London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
London, UK
One year full-time or split-study over two years
In a world where global transport links allow rapid movement of people and animals, disease can spread more quickly than before and is harder to control than ever. In such a world there is a growing need for trained veterinary epidemiologists at the front line of disease surveillance and control.
This unique programme is delivered jointly by LSHTM and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and is supported by policy makers from the forefront of the UK government. You will learn essential methodological skills for the design, conduct, analysis, interpretation and communication of epidemiological studies; and surveillance and disease control in animal and human populations.
Your areas of study will combine LSHTM’s strengths in epidemiological principles and communicable disease epidemiology, with the RVC’s expertise in veterinary epidemiology, animal health and production.
Objectives
By the end of this programme students will be able to:
- design and implement epidemiological studies and surveillance systems
- analyse and interpret data from epidemiological studies
- undertake risk analysis and apply this to animal health economics
- apply epidemiological principles to disease control within animal and human populations
- give pragmatic advice on animal health linked to welfare, production and public health
- communicate effectively on the health of animal and human populations to a range of audiences, including the general public, farmers, researchers, politicians and other key policy makers
Structure
Compulsory modules:
- Extended Epidemiology
- Statistics for Epidemiology & Population Health
- Epidemiology in Practice
- Epidemiological Aspects of Laboratory Investigation
- Surveillance of Animal Health & Production
- Economics of One Health
- Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
- Modelling & the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology & Control of Communicable Diseases
- Applied Veterinary Epidemiology
Project report
You will complete a research project on a relevant topic of your choice
Entry requirements
A first or second class university honours degree, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. As this is a multidisciplinary subject, we welcome candidates from many different backgrounds, including veterinary science, biological science, veterinary or human medicine, mathematics or statistics.
English Language Requirements
As part of the application process, applicants are required to demonstrate how they meet RVC/LSHTM’s minimum English Language requirements.
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How To Apply
Applications for this programme are administered by RVC – find out how to apply.
Open Days
Join us at our London campus open day on 12 February 2020 or online during our virtual open day on 4 March 2020 – find out more and register.
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