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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London: Public Health (Health Economics Stream)
| Institution | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Interdepartmental |
| Web | www.lshtm.ac.uk/study |
| study@lshtm.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 20 7636 8636 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
In these rapidly changing times, preventing disease, improving our health, and reducing health inequality will depend on a broad range of people and expertise. Our MSc in Public Health reflects this, offering an unparalleled number of specialised modules designed to help you become a catalyst for change in your area of interest.
Over one year (full-time) or two years (part-time), you’ll gain a strong grasp on the core disciplines of public health. Your faculty leaders, who are active researchers in their fields, have all the experience needed to help you succeed in the specialist studies for your chosen career path.
By the end of this stream students will be able to demonstrate ability to apply knowledge of the core disciplines of public health, consisting of statistics; epidemiology; health economics; and social research, to real health problems. In addition, students will be able to: - demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of economic evaluation
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demonstrate advanced knowledge of health economic methods applied to health policy or decision analysis
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identify, assess and critically synthesise relevant evidence from health economic research literature
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select and apply appropriate, ethical and feasible study designs to answer questions in health care and health economic research
-
show competence, both written and verbal, in communicating research evidence.
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.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | In order to be admitted to the MSc Public Health, an applicant must: Applicants with relevant work experience will be given preference. This includes both paid and voluntary work, internships etc. Applicants will need to provide some evidence of ability in mathematics, post-16 year education. This could include: Any undergraduate degree subject at Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) standard can be acceptable with a demonstrable commitment to public health. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Public Health, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
Summary
In these rapidly changing times, preventing disease, improving our health, and reducing health inequality will depend on a broad range of people and expertise. Our MSc in Public Health reflects this, offering an unparalleled number of specialised modules designed to help you become a catalyst for change in your area of interest.
Over one year (full-time) or two years (part-time), you’ll gain a strong grasp on the core disciplines of public health. Your faculty leaders, who are active researchers in their fields, have all the experience needed to help you succeed in the specialist studies for your chosen career path.
By the end of this stream students will be able to demonstrate ability to apply knowledge of the core disciplines of public health, consisting of statistics; epidemiology; health economics; and social research, to real health problems. In addition, students will be able to: - demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of economic evaluation
-
demonstrate advanced knowledge of health economic methods applied to health policy or decision analysis
-
identify, assess and critically synthesise relevant evidence from health economic research literature
-
select and apply appropriate, ethical and feasible study designs to answer questions in health care and health economic research
-
show competence, both written and verbal, in communicating research evidence.
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.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | In order to be admitted to the MSc Public Health, an applicant must: Applicants with relevant work experience will be given preference. This includes both paid and voluntary work, internships etc. Applicants will need to provide some evidence of ability in mathematics, post-16 year education. This could include: Any undergraduate degree subject at Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) standard can be acceptable with a demonstrable commitment to public health. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Public Health, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
Summary
In these rapidly changing times, preventing disease, improving our health, and reducing health inequality will depend on a broad range of people and expertise. Our MSc in Public Health reflects this, offering an unparalleled number of specialised modules designed to help you become a catalyst for change in your area of interest.
Over one year (full-time) or two years (part-time), you’ll gain a strong grasp on the core disciplines of public health. Your faculty leaders, who are active researchers in their fields, have all the experience needed to help you succeed in the specialist studies for your chosen career path.
By the end of this stream students will be able to demonstrate ability to apply knowledge of the core disciplines of public health, consisting of statistics; epidemiology; health economics; and social research, to real health problems. In addition, students will be able to: - demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of economic evaluation
-
demonstrate advanced knowledge of health economic methods applied to health policy or decision analysis
-
identify, assess and critically synthesise relevant evidence from health economic research literature
-
select and apply appropriate, ethical and feasible study designs to answer questions in health care and health economic research
-
show competence, both written and verbal, in communicating research evidence.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | In order to be admitted to the MSc Public Health, an applicant must: Applicants with relevant work experience will be given preference. This includes both paid and voluntary work, internships etc. Applicants will need to provide some evidence of ability in mathematics, post-16 year education. This could include: Any undergraduate degree subject at Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) standard can be acceptable with a demonstrable commitment to public health. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Public Health, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
Summary
In these rapidly changing times, preventing disease, improving our health, and reducing health inequality will depend on a broad range of people and expertise. Our MSc in Public Health reflects this, offering an unparalleled number of specialised modules designed to help you become a catalyst for change in your area of interest.
Over one year (full-time) or two years (part-time), you’ll gain a strong grasp on the core disciplines of public health. Your faculty leaders, who are active researchers in their fields, have all the experience needed to help you succeed in the specialist studies for your chosen career path.
By the end of this stream students will be able to demonstrate ability to apply knowledge of the core disciplines of public health, consisting of statistics; epidemiology; health economics; and social research, to real health problems. In addition, students will be able to: - demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of economic evaluation
-
demonstrate advanced knowledge of health economic methods applied to health policy or decision analysis
-
identify, assess and critically synthesise relevant evidence from health economic research literature
-
select and apply appropriate, ethical and feasible study designs to answer questions in health care and health economic research
-
show competence, both written and verbal, in communicating research evidence.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | In order to be admitted to the MSc Public Health, an applicant must: Applicants with relevant work experience will be given preference. This includes both paid and voluntary work, internships etc. Applicants will need to provide some evidence of ability in mathematics, post-16 year education. This could include: Any undergraduate degree subject at Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) standard can be acceptable with a demonstrable commitment to public health. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Public Health, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street London WC1E 7HT |
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.
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