University of Bristol

Epidemiology (MSc)

University of Bristol

Faculty:Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Epidemiology
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $59,000

Cost is an approximation converted to Canadian dollars.



Description:

Ranked 1st globally in THE subject rankings for research quality in clinical and health subjects ( THE 2025).

Epidemiology is the study of disease and health outcomes in populations. It is about finding causes - the reasons why some people become ill, and the reasons why some populations are healthier than others - and what we can do to remove or control these causes. It is the science underpinning public health, clinical research and healthcare evaluation. The MSc in Epidemiology will enable you to engage with the complex population health challenges facing the global community in future decades, providing high-quality training in epidemiological methods that are applicable to low, middle and high income settings. The programme is suitable for students from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject, such as medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, pharmacy, biology/biological/human sciences, statistics, mathematics, public health, nursing, or psychology. If your degree subject is not in medicine or veterinary science, you will also need to demonstrate evidence of your numeracy skills, either with one unit of Mathematics, Statistics or Biostatistics at 60% or above (or international equivalent), or A-level Mathematics or Statistics at grade C or equivalent.

     If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.

     We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.

     We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications:

     * evidence of significant, relevant work experience in a health-related field such as public health, epidemiology, health education etc.

     * a relevant postgraduate qualification such as medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, pharmacy, biology/biological/human sciences, statistics, mathematics, public health, nursing, or psychology.

     Specific module requirements would still apply.

     See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

     Admissions Statement Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

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     English language requirements If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.

     Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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