The School already attracts veterinary scientists to train in epidemiology and alumni of the School may be found in animal health and veterinary laboratories, and faculties throughout the world. However, other School courses do not address all the topics of importance to veterinary scientists, practitioners or other animal health specialists. The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the conceptual basis of epidemiology training in methodological skills essential for the conduct of epidemiological studies in animal populations. A recognised undergraduate degree in veterinary science, biological science, mathematics or statistics together with relevant postgraduation experience.
All students take the compulsory units and usually take the recommended units.
Students are advised to take at most one optional unit unless they are very familiar with the content of several core or recommended units. A typical selection of units is given below, not all units will be available in any one year. Students choose one unit from each timetable slot. Some units can be taken only after consultation with the Course Organiser. Following the written exams in June students will have a period of three months in which to complete a project on a topic in veterinary epidemiology.