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Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MRes - Master of Research

Subject areas

Epidemiology

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Our Epidemiology master's covers the basic epidemiology of cancer, children's health and adult-onset diseases, with an emphasis on practical application.

Overview

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.

You'll study in a Faculty ranked top 100 for Medicine and Life Sciences. We are also ranked for Medicine - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.

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.

Careers

Graduates from the Faculty of Medical Sciences MRes at Newcastle have undertaken a wide range of roles. This includes:

  • project manager
  • research associate
  • associate consultant
  • senior analysts
  • research scientist
  • Marie Curie early stage researcher
  • clinical research associate
  • medical information and patient safety executive
  • medical writer
  • medical doctor
  • research laboratory technician
  • sales representative
  • immunology development manager

Modules

This module aims to provide the students with a sound theoretical and practical understanding of value, theoretical basis and practicalities of epidemiology and approaches to epidemiological research. Epidemiology concerns the investigation of distributions and causes of disease within populations. This module engages the students in thinking about the basic concepts of epidemiology and covers the basic epidemiology of cancer, children’s health and adult onset diseases, as well as how to investigate the potential impact of environmental, lifestyle and occupational exposures on the health of individuals. The emphasis of the course is on practical application – how can I set about answering a question about the health of individuals within an epidemiological framework? Throughout the course you will develop skills in critical appraisal by evaluating published research and the strengths and weaknesses of epidemiology itself. By the end of the course students will, with our help in small group tutorial work, have designed an epidemiological study of their choice and gained knowledge that will be provide a sound grounding if you undertake medical or biological research in the future. No previous experience of epidemiology is required as the module assumes no prior knowledge of epidemiological methods. The module is appropriate for all students accepted for the MRes, regardless of background.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£29,500

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: a life science or related discipline or an MBBS/BDS degree. This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study. Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more