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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London: Global Health Policy (distance learning)
| Institution | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Interdepartmental |
| Web | https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/study |
| study@lshtm.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 20 7636 8636 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This programme provides an in-depth understanding of the planning and delivery of policy responses to global health concerns and issues. It focuses on approaches to effective policy-making which contribute to the protection and promotion of population health in a globalising world, at both national and transnational levels.
The programme will provide you with a solid foundation in the approaches to and practices related to global health policy, as well as an understanding of the institutional structures and governance mechanisms that address global health issues.
This programme is suitable for students and professionals from both health and non-health backgrounds who wish to understand more about this area of policy. It will be of particular value to those seeking policy-related positions in health organisations, health-related research institutions, NGOs and private consultancies.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 1st or 2nd class honours degree or the equivalent, from a university or other institution acceptable to the University of London, in: a scientific subject (e.g. biology, medicine, nursing or pharmacy); or a social science subject such as: anthropology, demography, development studies, economics, environmental studies, human rights, geography, international politics, international relations, sociology, policy studies, politics, political science, or water and sanitation. You will meet the English language requirement if you have passed, within the past 3 years: Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English when a minimum overall score of B or 190 is achieved; (IELTS) International English Language Testing System when an overall score of at least 7.0 is achieved with a minimum of 7.0 in the Written sub-test and a minimum of 5.5 in Listening, Reading and Speaking; or Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of 68 or above, with a minimum of 68 in Writing and a minimum of 59 in Listening, Reading and Speaking; (TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language overall score of 100 or above with at least 24 in Writing, 23 in Speaking, 22 in Reading and 21 in Listening. |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 1st or 2nd class honours degree or the equivalent, from a university or other institution acceptable to the University of London, in: a scientific subject (e.g. biology, medicine, nursing or pharmacy); or a social science subject such as: anthropology, demography, development studies, economics, environmental studies, human rights, geography, international politics, international relations, sociology, policy studies, politics, political science, or water and sanitation. You will meet the English language requirement if you have passed, within the past 3 years: Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English when a minimum overall score of B or 190 is achieved; (IELTS) International English Language Testing System when an overall score of at least 7.0 is achieved with a minimum of 7.0 in the Written sub-test and a minimum of 5.5 in Listening, Reading and Speaking; or Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of 68 or above, with a minimum of 68 in Writing and a minimum of 59 in Listening, Reading and Speaking; (TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language overall score of 100 or above with at least 24 in Writing, 23 in Speaking, 22 in Reading and 21 in Listening. |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 1st or 2nd class honours degree or the equivalent, from a university or other institution acceptable to the University of London, in: a scientific subject (e.g. biology, medicine, nursing or pharmacy); or a social science subject such as: anthropology, demography, development studies, economics, environmental studies, human rights, geography, international politics, international relations, sociology, policy studies, politics, political science, or water and sanitation. You will meet the English language requirement if you have passed, within the past 3 years: Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English when a minimum overall score of B or 190 is achieved; (IELTS) International English Language Testing System when an overall score of at least 7.0 is achieved with a minimum of 7.0 in the Written sub-test and a minimum of 5.5 in Listening, Reading and Speaking; or Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of 68 or above, with a minimum of 68 in Writing and a minimum of 59 in Listening, Reading and Speaking; (TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language overall score of 100 or above with at least 24 in Writing, 23 in Speaking, 22 in Reading and 21 in Listening. |
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Our mission is to improve health worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.
Highly ranked in various university league tables, LSHTM was named:
- #1 in the UK and #3 in the world for Public Health in ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021
- #1 in the UK for % of research published by female authors - …
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