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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London: Veterinary Epidemiology
| Institution | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Interdepartmental |
| Web | www.lshtm.ac.uk/study |
| study@lshtm.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 20 7636 8636 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
In a world where global transport links allow rapid movement of people and animals, disease can spread more quickly than ever before – making it harder to control. It’s estimated 70% of new or emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic in origin. So it’s a critical need to unravel the complex interplay between animal and human health, rather than studying either in isolation.
Running for over twenty years, this is a joint programme by LSHTM and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). It combines LSHTM's strengths in epidemiological principles and communicable disease epidemiology, with the RVC’s expertise in veterinary epidemiology, disease control and surveillance, economics of one health, and spatial analysis.
The course is also supported by policymakers actively engaged in shaping UK animal health policy. Several of these experts are guest lecturers, bringing frontline epidemiology into the classroom.
Our focus on animal and human epidemiology will help you effectively address the intricate connections between animal and human health. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to tackle animal and public health challenges on a local, regional, and global scale.
What you will learn: - Understand the role of epidemiology in animal and human populations and the contribution of epidemiology to other disciplines, in a one health approach
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Design and evaluate health surveillance, quantitative and qualitative risk assessments, and disease control programmes within animal populations
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Learn how to design research studies capable of addressing a diverse range of research questions
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Manage and analyse epidemiological data
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Assess results of studies including critical appraisal of question, design, methods and conduct, quantitative analysis and interpretation.
This course is also available as a Postgraduate Diploma.
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.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a first- or second-class university honours degree or equivalent. Individuals with degrees in biological sciences, veterinary or human medicine, mathematics or statistics, OR who have relevant postgraduate experience, are all encouraged to apply. Applicants are expected to have a high level of numeracy skills (e.g. A level Mathematics or Statistics or a module with a good mark in their university degree). Applicants from overseas will be required to provide evidence of proficiency in spoken and written English, including scientific usage and comprehension. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a first- or second-class university honours degree or equivalent. Individuals with degrees in biological sciences, veterinary or human medicine, mathematics or statistics, OR who have relevant postgraduate experience, are all encouraged to apply. Applicants are expected to have a high level of numeracy skills (e.g. A level Mathematics or Statistics or a module with a good mark in their university degree). Applicants from overseas will be required to provide evidence of proficiency in spoken and written English, including scientific usage and comprehension. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a first- or second-class university honours degree or equivalent. Individuals with degrees in biological sciences, veterinary or human medicine, mathematics or statistics, OR who have relevant postgraduate experience, are all encouraged to apply. Applicants are expected to have a high level of numeracy skills (e.g. A level Mathematics or Statistics or a module with a good mark in their university degree). Applicants from overseas will be required to provide evidence of proficiency in spoken and written English, including scientific usage and comprehension. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a first- or second-class university honours degree or equivalent. Individuals with degrees in biological sciences, veterinary or human medicine, mathematics or statistics, OR who have relevant postgraduate experience, are all encouraged to apply. Applicants are expected to have a high level of numeracy skills (e.g. A level Mathematics or Statistics or a module with a good mark in their university degree). Applicants from overseas will be required to provide evidence of proficiency in spoken and written English, including scientific usage and comprehension. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
What if health wasn’t just treated, but transformed? What if your ambition could help shape healthier futures for all? At the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), the world’s leading minds in public and global health come together to face complex challenges with clarity, compassion and conviction. Our students and staff explore the science that shapes the future of public health, and trains the future of public health with the expertise, confidence and credibility to drive change that lasts – locally, globally and across generations.
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