The MSc Epidemiology at the University of Bristol offers you a comprehensive grounding in the principles and practice of population health science, equipping you to tackle complex global health challenges. This postgraduate programme is ideal for those seeking to understand the causes of disease and health disparities, and to develop evidence-based interventions. You will explore core concepts in epidemiology and statistics, learning to design and analyse studies applicable across diverse healthcare settings. This degree is designed for both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds, providing essential training in methods vital for public health and research.
You will study this full-time, on-campus Masters degree over one year, engaging with units such as Clinical Epidemiology, Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology, and Statistics for Epidemiology. The curriculum includes advanced topics like Causal Inference and offers optional units in Molecular Epidemiology and Epidemic Data Analysis. Your year culminates in a significant dissertation, structured as a journal article and poster presentation, offering potential for publication. You will graduate with advanced analytical skills and a deep understanding of epidemiological methods, prepared for careers in public health, research, and healthcare evaluation.