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PostgraduateMaster of Science

Veterinary Epidemiology

Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Camden, England
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1 yearDuration
£33,010Per Year (Intl)
£15,495Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Veterinary College, University of London, the MSc (PG) Veterinary Epidemiology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Camden, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. In a world where global transport links allow rapid movement of people and animals, disease can spread more quickly than before and is harder to control than ever. In such a world there is a growing need for trained epidemiologists at the front line of disease surveillance. The UK leads the way in providing this training and, in order to meet the demand for skilled professionals, the RVC has developed a unique postgraduate veterinary epidemiology course, delivered jointly with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). International tuition fees are £33,010 per year, home/UK fees are £15,495 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a 80% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Epidemiological Principles and Methods
Disease Surveillance and Control
Veterinary Communicable Disease Epidemiology
Statistical Analysis for Epidemiologists
Zoonotic Diseases and Public Health
Animal Health Policy and Governance
Outbreak Investigation and Response
Research Methods and Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementAcademic requirements If you are working in the state veterinary service and/or are interested in veterinary epidemiology, then our Masters programme will be highly relevant to you. You must have (or expect to receive) a first- or second-class university honours degree (or equivalent). Please contact Admissions if you are unsure whether your degree is equivalent. As this is a multidisciplinary subject, we welcome candidates from many different backgrounds. If you have a degree in veterinary scie

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£33,010

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£33,010

Home Student Fee

£15,495

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Royal Veterinary College, University of London

Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers Veterinary Epidemiology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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