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Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 5 years flexible
Inequalities in health relating to poverty, deprivation or other social characteristics are major themes in research and policy debates in both developed and developing countries. This unique MSc at UCL is designed to respond to the need for trained health professionals, researchers, and policymakers in the field of social epidemiology.
Through the MSc Social Epidemiology programme you will gain knowledge of the various approaches to social epidemiology, develop relevant skills in study design and statistical analysis, and explore the link between social environment and health, alongside a broad perspective on the social determinants of health and an ability to advocate research and policy measures in the field.
Who this course is for
The programme equips high achieving graduates from a broad range of disciplines from social sciences, medicine, and biology to statistics, as well as health professionals, with the skills necessary to contribute to the understanding and working to alleviate the burden of ill health caused by poverty, inequalities and deprivation.
This course is for graduates who are:
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. Applicants must be confident using computers and show evidence of numeracy e.g. O level/GCSE Mathematics or Statistics (or overseas equivalent), or a module with a good mark in their degree.
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UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.
You will have the opportunity to gain key skills needed to understand the debates around health inequalities, developing in-depth knowledge of the theories, concepts, and evidence pertaining to social epidemiology, life course epidemiology, and the wider social determinants of health, as well as the statistical skills necessary to analyse data and contribute to the conversation.
MSc Social Epidemiology alumni join a growing global network of graduates from the programme. The UCL alumni network provides the chance for students to engage and interact throughout the academic year in a number of networking and social events held around the globe.
Employability
The next generation of social epidemiologists, public health policymakers, and PhD students/researchers will find this an innovative 12-month programme.
Whether in your local community, nationally, or on the world stage, you’ll be able to consider careers in governmental departments, the NHS, non-governmental organisations, charities, insurance companies, health data companies, universities, and research institutions. Some graduates continue their training as PhD students.
Compulsory modules
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.
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