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PostgraduateMSc

Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology

UCL (University College London)
Camden, England
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1 yearDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology at UCL (University College London). Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £8,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Epidemiological Study Design and Methods
Infectious Disease Modelling and Transmission Dynamics
Statistical Analysis for Epidemiology
Public Health Intervention Evaluation
Outbreak Investigation and Response
Advanced Epidemiological Data Analysis
Research Methods and Dissertation Project
Global Health Policy and Implementation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,000

Home Student Fee

£8,000

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£26,000£33,000
3 years£26,000£34,500£39,500
5 years£34,500£43,500£52,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
13%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About UCL (University College London)

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