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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London: Public Health for Global Practice
| 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
Dive deeper into the world of public health, elevating your expertise to become a trailblazing leader in the field. Address critical healthcare challenges, from malaria to sexual health, and find groundbreaking solutions for underserved communities in low- and middle-income countries.
Studying our MSc Public Health for Development, you’ll learn from a diverse range of specialists in health economics, statistics, epidemiology, social science, and health policies. Then explore how these can be applied to low- and middle- income settings. Considering health services from a multidisciplinary perspective, you’ll engage with complex health and development challenges and design and manage interventions to improve the outcomes. Your new skills will help you make a lasting impact in the most marginalised groups in the world.
What you will learn: - Grow in-depth knowledge of a range of current issues and topics related to public health in low- and middle-income settings
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Explore core public health disciplines including epidemiology, statistics, social science research, health economics and health policy
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Gain experience with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, understanding their strengths and how to apply them globally
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Discover how to identify and assess health problems and evaluate actions designed to improve public health
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Develop appropriate strategies to manage and promote health, collaborating in a team and across disciplines.
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 | In order to be admitted to an LSHTM master's degree programme, an applicant must: Additionally for the MSc Public Health for Development, successful applicants are expected to have one year’s professional experience in public health in a low- or middle-income country. Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirement, but who have relevant professional experience may still be eligible for admission. Qualifications and experience will be assessed from the application. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Public Health for Global Practice, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | In order to be admitted to an LSHTM master's degree programme, an applicant must: Additionally for the MSc Public Health for Development, successful applicants are expected to have one year’s professional experience in public health in a low- or middle-income country. Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirement, but who have relevant professional experience may still be eligible for admission. Qualifications and experience will be assessed from the application. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Public Health for Global Practice, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
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.
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