Newcastle University

Master in Epidemiology

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Taught in English Open to international students

Introduction

Newcastle University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom, is a research-led institution with a large and diverse student community. The university combines strong academic programs across sciences, humanities, engineering and health with active research centers and partnerships. International students are well represented on campus, which promotes a global learning environment and a broad range of student services to support academic success and personal development.

Students at Newcastle benefit from modern facilities, industry connections and opportunities for practical learning through placements and research projects. The university emphasizes employability and supports career preparation with dedicated services, internships and links to regional and national employers. Academic staff work closely with students to foster applied skills, critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Newcastle upon Tyne offers an energetic city life, affordable living compared with larger UK cities and excellent transport links to the rest of the country. International students can enjoy cultural events, a welcoming local community and opportunities for part-time work and volunteering. For those seeking a research-active university with strong student support and clear pathways into professional life, Newcastle University is a compelling choice.

About the Program

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 epidemiology - approaches to epidemiological research You'll be part of a competitive research area. You'll work in academia but also have opportunities to experience industry. Watch our introduction to An International Perspective Our suite of MRes courses The Epidemiology MRes is closely linked to a suite of MRes courses that you may also be interested in: - Ageing and Health MRes - Animal Behaviour MRes - Applied Cardiovascular Biology: Molecules to Medicine MRes - Biomedical Informatics MRes - Biotechnology and Business Enterprise MRes - Cancer MRes - Clinical Exercise Physiology MRes - Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine MRes - Human Nutrition MRes - Immunobiology MRes - Medical Genetics MRes - Medical and Molecular Biosciences MRes - Metabolism in Health and Disease MRes - Molecular Cell Biology and Cell Signalling in Health and Disease MRes - Molecular Microbiology MRes - Neuroscience MRes - Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells MRes - Translational Medicine and Therapeutics MRes - Transplantation MRes How to apply

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is 70% above the typical master's in the United Kingdom.

Median tuition for that cohort is 24,625 USD, across 12,153 programs in our catalog.

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