MSc Epidemiology at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Ranked 7th globally in the Times Higher Education subject rankings for research quality in medical and health subjects ( THE 2026). Epidemiology is the study of disease and health outcomes in populations. It is about finding causes - the reasons why some people become ill, and the reasons why some populations are healthier than others - and what we can do to remove or control these causes.

What you will study

Teaching methods include lectures, practicals, group work, asynchronous materials, workshops and seminars. Teaching occurs across two teaching blocks, each containing ten weeks of teaching, a consolidation week and time for preparing and undertaking assessments. In the second teaching block, you will have the opportunity to choose one of three optional units focusing on molecular epidemiology, epidemic data analysis and modelling, and health protection.

Career pathways

The MSc in Epidemiology will give you the foundational knowledge and skills needed to work in a variety of settings. For example, graduates of the MSc have pursued a variety of career paths including roles such as data analysts, bioinformaticians and epidemiologists within academic, clinical and technological companies and institutes, charities, government agencies and pharmaceutical companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject, such as (but not limited to): medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, biology/biological/human/biomedical sciences, physiology, anthropology, sociology, pharmacy, pharmacology, nursing, epidemiology, public health, global health, environmental health, geography, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, mathematics, statistics and data science. If your degree subject is not listed above, you will need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent, and... English language: profile level B.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,800 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 31,200 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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