Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

a life science or related discipline
or an MBBS/BDS degree

This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study.

Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our Epidemiology master's covers the basic epidemiology of cancer, children's health and adult-onset diseases, with an emphasis on practical application.

Overview

Our Epidemiology MRes is for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines. It is also suited to intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students.

The course includes subject-specific content in the area of epidemiology. You'll develop your own bespoke course by selecting complementary modules. You'll also train in general research principles, and other professional and key skills.

You'll study a subject-specific module in clinical epidemiology. This provides a theoretical and practical understanding of:

the value, theoretical basis and practicalities of epidemiology
approaches to epidemiological research

You'll be part of a competitive research area. You'll work in academia but also have opportunities to experience industry.

What you'll learn

You will study subject-specific content in Epidemiology research. You'll add to these modules from a broad range of complementary options.

Your 24-week research project comprises the major element of the course. You'll have supervision from an expert academic researcher in the field of epidemiology research.

Watch our introduction to MRes Research Project