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Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health – (M.Sc.)
University of London
Distance Learning Programmes| Application Deadline: | November 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 10,196 - | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 60 months | Start Date: | February |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of London
This programme will provide animal health specialists, epidemiologists and public health specialists with an understanding of the conceptual basis of veterinary epidemiology and public health.
Graduates of this programme will be able to:
* develop their skills in basic and advanced statistical methods in order to undertake epidemiological investigations and disease modelling
* introduce the use of economic concepts in animal health and production
* challenge the perceptions of what constitutes safe food production and make an objective judgement of contemporary issues such as antibiotic resistance
* develop their own strategies for combating chronic farm animal diseases, control zoonotic diseases through surveillance and apply herd health programmes to maximise economic returns from animal production.
Prestige
The programme has been developed by academics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), the largest veterinary school in the UK and one of the leading veterinary research centres in Europe. In 1999, RVC became the first UK veterinary school to be granted approval by the American Veterinary Medical Association. RVC also provides support for the veterinary profession through its three referral hospitals, diagnostic services and continuing professional development courses.
Career progression
Graduates of the programme are employed in a variety of organisations including the Department of Environment, Animal Disease Research Institutes, University Veterinary faculties and international organisations including the FAO and WHO.
Contents
Programme Structure
MSc: seven courses
MSc structureThree compulsory core courses:
* Epidemiology and animal health economics
* Statistical methods in veterinary epidemiology+
* Veterinary public health
PLUS four further optional courses selected from:
* Advanced statistical methods in veterinary epidemiology+#
* Economics for livestock development and policy
* Developing and monitoring of livestock production systems
* Management of infectious disease outbreaks in animal populations*
* Research design, management and grant application writing
* Surveillance and investigation of animal health+
Research project in veterinary epidemiology and public health
Postgraduate Diploma structure
Two compulsory core courses:
* Epidemiology and animal health economics
* Veterinary public health
PLUS two other courses chosen from the remaining core course and the
optional courses of the MSc degree (excluding the Research project).
Postgraduate Certificate structure
Two compulsory core courses:
* Epidemiology and animal health economics
* Veterinary public health
Notes: * New for 2009
+ There is a minimum computer requirement (please see 'Minimum PC specification' below for details - note Macs are NOT suitable as some of the software is not compatible).
# Students wishing to take 'Advanced statistical methods in veterinary epidemiology' must already have passed the compulsory core course 'Statistical methods in veterinary epidemiology' and will require access to Arc View 3.2/3.3 GIS software in 2009. However, the course is currently being revised and for 2010, Arc View 9.0 will be required.
The cost of the GIS software is NOT included in your course fees and you will need to purchase it if you do not have access to it (estimated cost: £500). A reduced licence fee has been negotiated with the software provider for students registered with the External System. Details of how to purchase the software at the reduced fee will be sent to you on registration. The GIS software used by this programme is subject to a US export embargo, which covers a small number of nations. Y ou are strongly advised to visit this website before making an application.
Short courses
The individual courses of the degrees can also be studied as stand-alone 240-hour Short courses for CPD, allowing students to sample a discrete learning unit. On completion of the course a student can transfer onto the degree programme. There are also a range of shorter 50-hour and 35-hour Short courses.
Minimum PC specification
* Pentium-class processor or better (Pentium III or higher recommended)
* RAM 32MB minimum (128MB or higher recommended)
* CD-ROM drive, double speed (or faster recommended)
* Pointing device: mouse
* Display: resolution 640 x 480 (minimum), 1024 x 768 (recommended); 256 colours (minimum), 65536 colours or higher (recommended)
* Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, NT4 or higher
10GB of hard disk space
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Academic requirements
(a) a second class honours degree or the equivalent in a scientific subject, veterinary science, animal science, agriculture, biological sciences or medicine; or (b) a second class honours degree in a scientific discipline which has, in the opinion of the University, included suitable training.
English language requirements
All applicants must provide evidence of their English language ability. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide documentary evidence acceptable to the University that the applicant has, no more than three years prior to the application, either:
* been educated in English (minimum 18 months) or
* worked in English (minimum 18 months) or
* passed a test of English Proficiency acceptable to the University of London - for example IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-test or TOEFL score of 580 (or 237 in the computerised test) plus 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE)/Essay Rating.
The University reserves the right to require an applicant to pass at an appropriate level a test of proficiency in English that is acceptable to the University before an offer of registration can be made.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
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