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UCL (University College London): Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology
| Institution | UCL (University College London) View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Institute for Global Health View department profile |
| Web | https://www.ucl.ac.uk/population-health-sciences |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
How and why do infections spread in populations? How can we design and evaluate real-world public health interventions for prevention and treatment of infectious diseases? Join us on this one-year Master’s degree to benefit from UCL’s world-class research in epidemiology and infectious diseases, the ideal foundation for a career as an epidemiologist in research, data analytics, public health or policy.
Modular (flexible) students - Some postgraduate taught and MRes programmes are available on a modular basis. Modular study lasts between 2 and 5 years. This is different to a part-time study which lasts for a fixed period.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of an upper second-class Honours in a relevant degree of a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, a professional qualification in a health related area such as medicine or nursing of an equivalent standard. Relevant research, work or volunteer experience will be viewed favourably. Students without the minimum academic standards may be considered if they have extensive relevant work or research experience. English level: Level 3 |
| Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
Summary
How and why do infections spread in populations? How can we design and evaluate real-world public health interventions for prevention and treatment of infectious diseases? Join us on this one-year Master’s degree to benefit from UCL’s world-class research in epidemiology and infectious diseases, the ideal foundation for a career as an epidemiologist in research, data analytics, public health or policy.
Modular (flexible) students - Some postgraduate taught and MRes programmes are available on a modular basis. Modular study lasts between 2 and 5 years. This is different to a part-time study which lasts for a fixed period.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of an upper second-class Honours in a relevant degree of a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, a professional qualification in a health related area such as medicine or nursing of an equivalent standard. Relevant research, work or volunteer experience will be viewed favourably. Students without the minimum academic standards may be considered if they have extensive relevant work or research experience. English level: Level 3 |
| Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
Summary
How and why do infections spread in populations? How can we design and evaluate real-world public health interventions for prevention and treatment of infectious diseases? Join us on this one-year Master’s degree to benefit from UCL’s world-class research in epidemiology and infectious diseases, the ideal foundation for a career as an epidemiologist in research, data analytics, public health or policy.
Modular (flexible) students - Some postgraduate taught and MRes programmes are available on a modular basis. Modular study lasts between 2 and 5 years. This is different to a part-time study which lasts for a fixed period.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of an upper second-class Honours in a relevant degree of a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, a professional qualification in a health related area such as medicine or nursing of an equivalent standard. Relevant research, work or volunteer experience will be viewed favourably. Students without the minimum academic standards may be considered if they have extensive relevant work or research experience. English level: Level 3 |
| Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
Summary
How and why do infections spread in populations? How can we design and evaluate real-world public health interventions for prevention and treatment of infectious diseases? Join us on this one-year Master’s degree to benefit from UCL’s world-class research in epidemiology and infectious diseases, the ideal foundation for a career as an epidemiologist in research, data analytics, public health or policy.
Modular (flexible) students - Some postgraduate taught and MRes programmes are available on a modular basis. Modular study lasts between 2 and 5 years. This is different to a part-time study which lasts for a fixed period.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of an upper second-class Honours in a relevant degree of a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, a professional qualification in a health related area such as medicine or nursing of an equivalent standard. Relevant research, work or volunteer experience will be viewed favourably. Students without the minimum academic standards may be considered if they have extensive relevant work or research experience. English level: Level 3 |
| Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
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Join a world-leading faculty tackling today’s most urgent health challenges – and take your Master’s further, wherever your career leads.
At UCL’s Faculty of Population Health Sciences, you’ll deepen your expertise and gain the critical thinking, practical skills, and interdisciplinary insight employers value across the health sector.
- Study at the ninth best university in the world (QS World Rankings 2026) and join a faculty ranked #3 globally for public health (ShanghaiRankings 2024).
- Ranked #1 in the UK for research power in medicine, health and life sciences (REF 2021), …
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