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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. A postgraduate-only, specialist university located in Bloomsbury, London, and with international sites, LSHTM has a long-established reputation for world-leading research into public and global health.
Founded in 1899, LSHTM has been a pioneering force in global research and teaching for over 125 years. It has cultivated a strong network of academics, partners and over 35,500 alumni in 190 countries.
About LSHTM
LSHTM’s research-led educational programmes in public and global health offer a stimulating and truly global outlook. They offer a range of courses including: intensive, in-person master’s; distance learning programmes (PG Certificate, PG Diploma and Master’s); short courses and research degrees.
LSHTM builds expertise at a range of scales, from the molecular to the global, the theoretical to the applied, the analytical to the political. It is one of the best regarded public health institutions and is continually building on its long and illustrious heritage to improve health worldwide.
The university is highly regarded internationally:
- Ranked 1st in the UK for publishing open access research and for the proportion of academic research with women listed as authors (2024 CWTS Leiden Ranking)
- 2nd in the world for Public Health (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024)
- 2nd in the world for public, environmental & occupational health and 4th in the world for Infectious Diseases (US News Best Global Universities Subject Ranking 2024-25)
- 24th for medicine (2024 QS World University Subject Rankings)
Specialised programmes, recognised worldwide
LSHTM’s expert teaching staff are all highly regarded in their respective fields and continue as active researchers, bringing their wealth of experience and up-to-date knowledge directly into the classroom. Many of its lecturers and professors are internationally renowned, and students may find themselves being taught by people they have read about in previous studies. LSHTM is a UK leading centre for world-class research. It leads hundreds of research projects and groups working on all aspects of public and global health, while its strategic research centres focus on major health threats at home and overseas.
LSHTM staff are actively working on many current public health issues, helping to shape health policy and translate research findings into tangible impact to meet today’s challenges.
Class sizes vary however all students benefit from a high level of contact with their lecturers and tutors, with course content informed by the latest and most relevant health research from the wider academic community.
Master’s programmes
From disease outbreaks to chronic conditions to threats from climate change: we constantly face major issues in global health. Our specialised master’s degrees, offered in person or online, will prepare you to tackle present and future health challenges.
The duration of each course is typically one year of full-time study, although many can be taken over two-years either part-time or via split study.
Many intensive programmes at LSHTM are also open to medical students looking to intercalate to LSHTM after completing their third year of study at any recognised university globally.
Our master’s programmes:
- MSc Climate Change & Planetary Health
- MSc Climate Change & Planetary Health (online)
- MSc Control of Infectious Diseases
- MSc Demography & Health
- MSc Epidemiology
- MSc Global Mental Health
- MSc Health Data Science
- MSc Health Policy, Planning & Financing
- MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases
- MSc Medical Microbiology
- MSc Medical Parasitology & Entomology
- MSc Medical Statistics
- MSc Nutrition for Global Public Health
- MSc One Health: Ecosystems, Humans and Animals
- MSc Public Health
- MSc Public Health for Eye Care
- MSc Public Health for Global Practice
- MSc Reproductive & Sexual Health Research
- MSc Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy and Programming (online)
- MSc Tropical Medicine & International Health
- MSc Veterinary Epidemiology
Distance learning programmes
LSHTM offers a selection of flexible online programmes which can be studied from anywhere in the world. Courses are available at PG Certificate, PG Diploma or Master's degree level. Each module is also available as a short course so that students with full-time work or personal commitments can organise their study around their lives.
- Clinical Trials
- Epidemiology
- Global Health Policy
- Health in Humanitarian Crises
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
LSHTM welcomes students at various stages of their careers from around the world to its distance learning programmes. The online programmes are self-led using the fully comprehensive study materials provided so students can choose to study at a speed that suits them and their other commitments.
Research degrees
We also offer research degrees including MPhil/PhD and Doctorates in Public Health in our three faculties: Epidemiology and Population Health, Infectious and Tropical Diseases and Public Health
Short Courses & CPD
LSHTM’s short, post-experience and specifically designed courses run from one day to three months, providing the opportunity for intensive study in specialised topics. These courses enable you to refresh your skills and keep up-to-date with the latest research and knowledge.
Careers
LSHTM has a dedicated careers service which is available for intensive students and graduates to use for up to two years after completing their course. Career consultants help students to explore employment options and career pathways, as well as providing organisational support.
The university also co-ordinates a yearly timetable of workshops, discussion panels, mock interview training and employment fairs to ensure that students have every resource available to kickstart an impactful and fulfilling career which responds to global health challenges.
LSHTM consistently enjoys >90% of intensive students in employment/further study*, with many alumni finding work in research, policymaking, health ministries, hospitals and international NGOs.
Distance learning students can access many of the resources through the university’s online learning platform, as well as services offered via the University of London.
*Graduate Outcomes Respondents 2019/20-2022/23
Student stories
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The Study Team
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Keppel Street
London WC1E 7HT
lshtm.ac.uk/study/contact
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