What will I learn?

Our Epidemiology master's covers the basic epidemiology of cancer, children's health and adult-onset diseases, with an emphasis on practical application.Our Epidemiology MRes is for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines. It is also suited to intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students.The course includes subject-specific content in the area of epidemiology. You'll develop your own bespoke course by selecting complementary modules. You'll also train in general research principles, and other professional and key skills.You'll study a subject-specific module in clinical epidemiology. This provides a theoretical and practical understanding of:the value, theoretical basis and practicalities of epidemiologyapproaches to epidemiological researchYou'll be part of a competitive research area. You'll work in academia but also have opportunities to experience industry.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Medical Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£30,700.00 (33,44,955) per year

Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

a life science or related discipline

or an MBBS/BDS degree

This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study.

Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.