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Epidemiology degrees in the UK

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Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Services Research MPhil, PhD, MD

Newcastle University United Kingdom

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Health and Social Care BA (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom

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Public Health BSc (Hons)

University of East London (UEL) United Kingdom

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BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) United Kingdom

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All Bachelors Degrees in Epidemiology

Looking for graduate level options? See Masters degrees in Epidemiology in the UK

Study a Epidemiology degree in the UK in 2025

Epidemiology, as an academic degree, focuses on the study of disease patterns and health-related issues within populations. It involves the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to understand the distribution and determinants of diseases and health outcomes. Epidemiologists play a crucial role in public health, as their work helps identify risk factors, design interventions, and inform health policies to improve the overall well-being of communities.

Epidemiologists play a critical role in addressing health disparities, infectious disease outbreaks, chronic diseases, and other public health challenges. As the world faces ongoing health threats, such as pandemics and emerging diseases, the demand for skilled epidemiologists continues to grow. Pursuing a degree in Epidemiology offers an intellectually stimulating and impactful career path for individuals passionate about improving population health and promoting evidence-based health interventions.

Graduates of a degree in Epidemiology will have a diverse range of career options available to them within the public health sector. These may include roles as epidemiology research assistant, public health analyst, data analyst, health educator, and epidemiology project coordinator.

Your degree program will include a mix of lectures, seminars, and practical experiences to develop your analytical and research skills. Depending on your course, you may have the opportunity to participate in field studies, data collection, and public health projects. Modules you will study could include:

  • Introduction to Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics for Public Health
  • Epidemiological Study Design
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Chronic Disease Epidemiology

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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