Epidemiology by Distance Learning PGDip

Recent years have raised the profile of epidemiologists. However, pandemics are just one of the health challenges facing society. Cancer rates are also soaring. And so are other non-communicable diseases like diabetes. Study with us to investigate the causes of diseases, and to evaluate the impact of interventions for treating and preventing them. Study Epidemiology by distance learning and you’ll benefit from our expertise in everything from infectious outbreaks to cancer survival, as well as from our industry links with organisations such as the World Health Organization and the UK Health Security Agency. While many of our academics are based here in London, our academic community spans high, middle- and low-income settings around the world. Applying your epidemiologic skills, you’ll design and execute your own research project. Our students complete a variety of projects ranging from analysis of epidemiological data to the systematic review of literature on urgent public health problems. Students often design a research project that reflects the issues in the area they work. Examples of recent projects include a comparison of treatments for gastric cancer; physical activity and impact on wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic; and second-hand tobacco smoke exposure and risk of respiratory infection.

All applicants are required to have: Either a Second Class Honours degree (2:2) or above from a university or other institution, in a subject appropriate to the course. Work experience in a health sciences or health care setting is desirable but not essential. or the equivalent of a Second Class Honours degree (2:2) or above, from a university or other institution, in a subject appropriate to the course or relevant professional experience/training which is judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above AND at least two years’ relevant experience.