Epidemiology (Taught)

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.

Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.