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MSc in Epidemiology & Biostatistics University of Leeds, UK This MSc in Epidemiology & Biostatistics aims to give scientists, mathematicians and clinicians the statistical skills they require to engage in all areas of quantitative health research, epidemiology and biostatistics. The course aims to encourage an enquiring attitude and a broader understanding of the research environment. Graduates will go on to work in the NHS, the pharmaceutical industry, University medical schools and research institutes, where they will directly contribute to work that will benefit people's health and quality of life. Leeds is among the top ten universities for research in the UK, and is internationally acknowledged as a centre of excellence. The School of Medicine carries out internationally important translational research into complex chronic disorders including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. As a student here, you will learn from academics and researchers at the cutting edge of international research, using the latest methods and technology to deliver inspirational learning and teaching. The programme comprises a common core of taught components including transferable and professional skills: Core epidemiology Statistical inference Advanced epidemiological techniques Introduction to modelling Professional spine covering a range of research skills and competencies including critical appraisal, ethics, reviewing and writing research articles. With a range of elective modules available: Applied population and demographic analysis Communicable disease control Introduction to genetic epidemiology Introduction to clinical trials Independent learning skills in epidemiology & biostatistics Multilevel and latent variable modelling Non-communicable disease epidemiology Population Health: principles and practice The course culminates in a research project designed, conducted and written up in collaboration with our team of researchers. You will be encouraged to submit the results of the project for publication in a journal. Example projects include: Investigating the impact of antenatal iron supplementation on birthweight in a large prospective birth cohort using Structural Equation Modelling (see http://humrep.oxfordjournals.org/content/26/4/911.short). Undertaking a genome-wide association study of melanoma using pathway analysis (see http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0029451) Leeds is centrally located, with good access by rail and road to the rest of the UK, and close to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and Peak District. Further details and how to apply are available at: http://medhealth.leeds.ac.uk/coursefinder/23751/MSc_Epidemiology_and_Biostatistics?from=&categoryID= Potential applicants are also encouraged to discuss the course informally with the Programme Leader, Dr Paul D Baxter (Email: [log in to unmask]) (Phone: +44 (0) 113 343 9078). You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.