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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London: Global Health Policy (by Distance Learning)
| Institution | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Interdepartmental |
| Web | www.lshtm.ac.uk/study |
| study@lshtm.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 20 7636 8636 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Humanity is faced with many health-related challenges – non-communicable diseases, new and existing pathogens, environmental degradation, political and economic instability, conflict. These increasingly transcend national boundaries. Embracing the values of health equity, universal health coverage, and the improvement of health worldwide, you can join these efforts when you study with us.
Study Global Healthy Policy by distance learning and you’ll benefit from our multidisciplinary expertise in areas including public health, epidemiology, health economics and political science. You’ll You will have an opportunity apply this knowledge to issues such as health systems, environmental health and infectious disease, with the support of academics who are active global researchers and policy influencers. With our flexible online format, you will be able to access your study materials wherever you are in the world and study at your own pace, at a time convenient to you.
Probe big topics such as the impact of economics and politics on global health and global health policy. Explore how climate change and environmental degradation affect health and challenge health policymaking. Soon you’ll develop the conceptual understanding you need to make a difference in your field.
What you will learn - Sharpen your knowledge of key issues, core economic and political concepts affecting global health
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Apply your knowledge of politics and economics to real-world global health policy issues
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Discover the global nature of the health threats and challenges posed by environmental change
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Develop analytical skills to apply concepts to practical challenges and research issues facing global health policymaking
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Grow your ability to analyse and critically discuss complex health policy questions.
Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: For entry to the programme, you will need the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree from an acceptable institution. Relevant subjects include sciences (e.g. biology, medicine, nursing, pharmacy) or social sciences (e.g. anthropology, demography, development, economics, environmental studies, geography, human rights, international relations, law, politics, sociology). Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Global Health Policy (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: For entry to the programme, you will need the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree from an acceptable institution. Relevant subjects include sciences (e.g. biology, medicine, nursing, pharmacy) or social sciences (e.g. anthropology, demography, development, economics, environmental studies, geography, human rights, international relations, law, politics, sociology). Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Global Health Policy (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: For entry to the programme, you will need the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree from an acceptable institution. Relevant subjects include sciences (e.g. biology, medicine, nursing, pharmacy) or social sciences (e.g. anthropology, demography, development, economics, environmental studies, geography, human rights, international relations, law, politics, sociology). Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Global Health Policy (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: For entry to the programme, you will need the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree from an acceptable institution. Relevant subjects include sciences (e.g. biology, medicine, nursing, pharmacy) or social sciences (e.g. anthropology, demography, development, economics, environmental studies, geography, human rights, international relations, law, politics, sociology). Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Global Health Policy (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: For entry to the programme, you will need the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree from an acceptable institution. Relevant subjects include sciences (e.g. biology, medicine, nursing, pharmacy) or social sciences (e.g. anthropology, demography, development, economics, environmental studies, geography, human rights, international relations, law, politics, sociology). Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Global Health Policy (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: For entry to the programme, you will need the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree from an acceptable institution. Relevant subjects include sciences (e.g. biology, medicine, nursing, pharmacy) or social sciences (e.g. anthropology, demography, development, economics, environmental studies, geography, human rights, international relations, law, politics, sociology). Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Global Health Policy (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: For entry to the programme, you will need the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree from an acceptable institution. Relevant subjects include sciences (e.g. biology, medicine, nursing, pharmacy) or social sciences (e.g. anthropology, demography, development, economics, environmental studies, geography, human rights, international relations, law, politics, sociology). Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Global Health Policy (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: For entry to the programme, you will need the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree from an acceptable institution. Relevant subjects include sciences (e.g. biology, medicine, nursing, pharmacy) or social sciences (e.g. anthropology, demography, development, economics, environmental studies, geography, human rights, international relations, law, politics, sociology). Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Global Health Policy (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: For entry to the programme, you will need the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree from an acceptable institution. Relevant subjects include sciences (e.g. biology, medicine, nursing, pharmacy) or social sciences (e.g. anthropology, demography, development, economics, environmental studies, geography, human rights, international relations, law, politics, sociology). Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Global Health Policy (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
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.
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