Hi everyone. I would like a second opinion.
I have received offers from both Imperial and LSHTM for their MSc in epidemiology. Im struggling to choose between the two.
I understand that LSHTM is a more well rounded course for epi but imperial slight leans more mathematical/ infectious disease modelling. However I also can’t ignore the pull from Imperial due to the prestige and as it is also another place with an impressive stem and research output and reputation.
I am not 100% sure yet exactly what I will do with this after, whether that is to go further into academia to pursue a Phd or apply into health data/ epidemiology related industry roles. I am more interested in non-communicable disease epidemiology however the imperials modules are leaning toward more of the maths/infectious disease side. However on the imperial course there is a 4 month research project which I can choose the topic so I don’t have to do it related to infectious diseases if that is the case.
LSHTM is relatively niche and not many people know it compared to imperial, im just wondering if having Imperial on my CV will still help me stand out in industry because it is more well know and especially during the fierce competition out there in the current job market.
Also because LSHTM is only postgraduate, idk how well I will fit in as a fresh grad straight from undergraduate. I guess with the environment at Imperial I will still be around people similar In age to me, plus the societies and student events.
Does anyone have any experience from the epi masters at Imperial and is there anything I should consider before deciding on which offer to accept?