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The University of Edinburgh – College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Epidemiology (Online Learning) MSc, PgCert, PgDip
The University of Edinburgh – College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Epidemiology (Online Learning) MSc, PgCert, PgDip

1 Years

English

Part time

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GBP 6,035

Distance Learning

Introduction

The University of Edinburgh is currently ranked 16th in the World in the QS World University Rankings 2022.

Epidemiology is the foundational discipline for understanding and improving population health. Its methods underpin medical research, investigate the causes of disease, and evaluate interventions to prevent or control the disease.

This online programme will equip the epidemiological leaders of tomorrow with key foundational knowledge and a portfolio of statistical and data science skills to tackle contemporary challenges.

Benefits of studying epidemiology

By studying this degree, you will:

  • develop your expertise in a vital subject
  • gain the skills you need to take on leading roles in epidemiology and address contemporary population health problems
  • benefit from a strong focus on research and inter-disciplinary opportunities, helping to position you at the forefront of this exciting and evolving field in an era of data-driven innovation

The Covid-19 pandemic has shone a light on epidemiology and brought increased recognition of the importance of this discipline. The enhanced focus on infectious diseases and global epidemic control has resulted in job creation, professional opportunities and recognition of the key role in this discipline to help resolve some of the global challenges in the future.

Why Edinburgh

By choosing to study with us you will:

  • join one of the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2021)
  • study a degree delivered by the Usher Institute (part of the University of Edinburgh), a world-leader in global health and novel approaches to epidemiology that is well recognised for its contribution to the Covid-19 response
  • be able to tailor your learning experience to your interests thanks to our flexible programme
  • enjoy access to the University’s excellent resources, including our modern, intuitive virtual learning platform that delivers a powerful learning experience on any device with an internet connection
  • have opportunities to interrogate and analyse real-world data through various courses and a dissertation research project
  • benefit from our expertise delivering high-quality online programmes in health disciplines, with more than 10,000 students learning online with us since 2015
  • enjoy our supportive virtual learning environment, which allows staff and students to build a strong community and offers a high level of student support

Online learning

Benefits of online learning

Online learning is a way to study for an internationally recognised qualification without needing to attend classes on campus. It is aimed at those who wish to study for a postgraduate qualification alongside work or other commitments.

Online programmes are of equal value to on-campus programmes. The only difference is that the programme is delivered online, rather than on campus.

Our online learning platform enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff from the comfort of your own home or workplace, making this an ideal option for our many international students.

Access to resources

All courses are delivered through the University’s virtual learning environment portal (Blackboard Learn).

This contains all the learning resources you need (or links to external sources such as papers and e-textbooks found via the University library service) and discussion boards where staff and students interact.

How courses are delivered

Lectures, if used, are pre-recorded so you can view them at any time, and courses are divided into weekly blocks of activity. You can complete activities at your own pace, and you don't need to be online at set times. This increases flexibility and enables those with existing responsibilities and those who are students from different time zones to work together without detriment.

How courses are assessed

Assessment for all courses is based on in-course assessment using essays, projects, blog posts and other pieces of written work.

We do not use online examinations, as those require a greater level of technological resource for students.

Instead, assessment is through a mixture of coursework and online participation. Assessments take a variety of formats, including:

  • essays
  • reports
  • magazine articles
  • data analysis
  • groupwork
  • blogs
  • reflections
  • tests

Equipment needs

In general, students do not require expensive or complex equipment to be able to complete the programme – reliable and regular access to a computer with internet connection and speakers or headphones to allow playback of recorded presentations are the major requirements.

The University’s Microsoft 365 membership gives you access to email and calendar facilities (through Outlook), as well as the Microsoft Office suite for preparing written material or presentations.

We make some additional use of open-source software, so it is desirable for students to be able to install new software packages on the machine they are using (this may require administrator-level access in some cases).

"An epidemiologist can tell you who’s most at risk from infection, how fast an epidemic will grow and how to control it. The world needs more epidemiologists."



Mark Woolhouse, Chair of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Centre for Global Health
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