The below structure outlines the proposed modules for this programme. Module specifications provide full details about the aims and objectives of each module, what you will study and how the module is assessed.

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Structure of the year

Term 1 (September - December) consists of ten teaching weeks plus one Reading Week* in the middle of the term. Followed by the Winter break.

Term 2 (January - March) consists of a further ten weeks of teaching plus a Reading Week in the middle of the term. Followed by the Spring break.

Term 3 (April - September) consists of five weeks of teaching for the final module, and the project report.

*Reading Week is a week during term where no formal teaching takes place. It is a time for private study, preparing for assessments or attending study/computer skills workshops. There are two Reading Weeks at LSHTM: one in November and the other in February.

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Term 1

There is a one-week orientation period that includes an introduction to studying at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the Royal Veterinary College, followed by four compulsory modules:

Compulsory modules

• Extended Epidemiology (LSHTM)
• Statistics for Epidemiology and Population Health (LSHTM)
• Principles of Epidemiology and Surveillance (RVC)
• Research Skills and Epidemiological Aspects of Laboratory Investigation (RVC)

Term 2

Students take the following three compulsory modules:

• Statistical Methods in Epidemiology (LSHTM)
• Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (LSHTM)
• Modelling and the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases (LSHTM)

Students also choose one elective module from the following options:

• Economics of One Health (RVC)
• Spatial Analysis in Epidemiology (RVC)

Term 3

Students take the following compulsory module:

• Applied Veterinary Epidemiology (RVC)

Project report (MSc only)

During the summer months (July - August), students complete a research project on a topic in veterinary epidemiology, for submission by early September.

Please note: Should it be the case that you are unable to travel overseas or access laboratories in order to complete your project, you will be able to complete an alternative desk-based project allowing you to obtain your qualification within the original time frame. Alternatively, you will be able to defer your project to the following year.

Changes to the programme

LSHTM will seek to deliver this programme in accordance with the description set out on this programme page. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for LSHTM to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. For further information, please see our page on changes to courses.