Program Overview
The Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health at Royal Veterinary College is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,235 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,235 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Epidemiology and Animal Health Economics
- Statistical Methods in Veterinary Epidemiology
- Veterinary Public Health
- Advanced Statistical Methods in Veterinary Epidemiology
- Developing and Monitoring of Livestock Production Systems
- Economics for Livestock Development and Policy
- Management of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Animal Populations
- Research, Design, Management and Grant Application Writing
- Surveillance and Investigation of Animal Health
- Research Project in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health
- Epidemiology and Animal Health Economics, and
- Veterinary Public Health
- Statistical Methods in Veterinary Epidemiology
- Advanced Statistical Methods in Veterinary Epidemiology
- Developing and Monitoring of Livestock Production Systems
- Economics for Livestock Development and Policy
- Management of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Animal Populations
- Research, Design, Management and Grant Application Writing
- Surveillance and Investigation of Animal Health
- Epidemiology and Animal Health Economics
- Veterinary Public Health
- Examination Each individual module will be examined by a three-hour unseen written examination, which may contain both essays and shorter questions. Examinations only take place once a year in October. Examinations are normally held in a student\x92s country of residence and there is no requirement for students to visit the UK. There are over 650 examination centres worldwide.
- Assignment You will also be required to submit one compulsory written assignment per module, which will count as part of the formal assessment. The two elements are weighted as follows: Unseen written examination (80%), compulsory written assignment (20%)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- EITHER a second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a scientific subject, veterinary science, animal science, agriculture, biological sciences or medicine;
- OR a second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline which has, in the opinion of the University, included suitable training.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,235 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,235 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,235 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,235 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Royal Veterinary College directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Royal Veterinary College
Royal Veterinary College
London, college of the University of London
The Royal Veterinary College is a veterinary school located in London and a member institution of the federal University of London. The RVC was founded in 1791 and joined the University of London...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months
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