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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London

www.lshtm.ac.uk/study

LSHTM

What if health wasn’t just treated, but transformed? What if your ambition could help shape healthier futures for all? At the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), the world’s leading minds in public and global health come together to face complex challenges with clarity, compassion and conviction. Our students and staff explore the science that shapes the future of public health, and trains the future of public health with the expertise, confidence and credibility to drive change that lasts – locally, globally and across generations.

This is LSHTM. Where your ‘what ifs’ become your reason why.

Learn more about LSHTM at one of our upcoming Open Events. Speak to programme directors, current students and gain advice from our admissions and careers teams.

About LSHTM

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.

LSHTM’s research-led educational programmes in public and global health offer a stimulating and truly global outlook. LSHTM offers a range of courses including: intensive taught programmes (in-person and online); distance learning programmes (PG Certificate, PG Diploma and Master’s); short courses and research degrees.

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 (2025 CWTS Leiden Ranking)
  • 3rd in the world, and 1st in the UK for Public Health (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025)
  •  2nd in the world for public, environmental & occupational health and 4th in the world for Infectious Diseases (US News Best Global Universities Subject Ranking 2025-26)
  •   21st for medicine (2025 QS World University Subject Rankings)

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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 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.

Taught programmes

From disease outbreaks to chronic conditions to threats from climate change: we constantly face major issues in global health. Our specialised taught programmes, 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:

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.

Subject areas include:

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 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.

*Graduate Outcomes Respondents 2019/20-2022/23

Student stories

“I wouldn't be in this role without my MSc in Epidemiology. I think the overall environment at the school was just very supportive and very collaborative. We had students from all over the world, from all stages of life, differing levels of experience.”

William Wang, MSc Epidemiology, 2023

““Having that flexible learning and also the more independent way of learning was really helpful in terms of being able to work full-time during the degree. As well as being able to connect with people around the world as there's areal global network within the distance learning programmes.”

Chelsea Riddell, MSc Global Health Policy, 2023

“The kind of cutting edge research, which LSHTM conducts, that feeds into actual public health practice across the world, is something which has always attracted me towards LSHTM.”

Shahab Siddiqui, MSc Climate Change & Planetary Health, 2024

Visit our student stories page to watch course videos from our students or to read testimonials and find out more about their experiences of studying with us.

Contact

The Study Team
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Keppel Street
London WC1E 7HT
lshtm.ac.uk/study/contact

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