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MSc, PG Dip, PG Cert Public Health by Distance Learning

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 2-5 years

Masters Degree Description

In these rapidly changing times, preventing disease, improving our health, and reducing health inequality will depend on a broad range of people and expertise.  The Public Health distance learning programme reflects this, offering an unparalleled number of specialised modules, designed to help you become a catalyst for change in your area of interest.

As this is a flexible online degree, you can study when and where it suits you. Learning at your own pace, you’ll be able to balance your studies with existing work or personal commitments. If you’re a PGDip or MSc student, you’ll have the opportunity to apply to study one or two modules at the LSHTM.

Each module is supported by materials designed to enable you to meet the intended learning outcomes for the module. Our study forums and webinars provide a space for you to ask questions and engage in discussion with teaching staff and other students.

What you will learn

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the wider determinants of health and the breadth of factors that contribute to global health.
  • Develop critical thinking skills to confidently analyse evidence, question assumptions, and shape innovative approaches.
  • Learn how to systematically approach problems and navigate through possible solutions and theories with confidence.

As a distance learning student at LSHTM, you’ll join a global community of students from diverse geographical, academic and professional backgrounds. The discussion forums and webinars linked to each module, and the informal discussion forums in the online ‘student café’ provide a space for you to connect with other students and the teaching team. All of this will enrich your learning experience and help you get the most out of the programme.

Once you complete the core modules, you have the option to apply for the blended learning option to study up to two modules on-campus in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet other students and tutors in person; and engage in face-to-face discussion-based learning.

Entry Requirements

All applicants are required to have:

  • Either a Second Class Honours degree (2:2) or above from a university or other institution, in a subject appropriate to the course.

or

  • the equivalent of a Second Class Honours degree (2:2) or above, from a university or other institution, in a subject appropriate to the course

or

  • relevant professional experience/training which is judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above AND at least one year's relevant experience.

If you have not previously studied in the UK, you can check our guide to international equivalent qualifications for our master's degrees.

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Fees

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Module Details

PHM1 compulsory core modules (PG Certificate, PG Diploma and MSc)  

  • PHM101 Basic Epidemiology
  • PHM102 Basic Statistics for Public Health and Policy
  • PHM103 Introduction to Health Economics
  • PHM104 Principles of Social Research  

PHM1 further core modules (PG Certificate, PG Diploma and MSc)  

  • PHM105 Issues in Public Health
  • PHM106 Environment, Health & Sustainable Development
  • PHM107 Foundations for Health Promotion
  • PHM108 Health Services
  • PHM109 Health Policy, Process & Power   

PHM2 elective modules (PG Diploma and MSc)  

  • PHM201 Health Decision Science
  • PHM203 Economic Analysis for Health Policy
  • PHM204 Economic Evaluation
  • PHM205 Environmental Epidemiology
  • PHM206 Environmental Health Policy
  • PHM207 Health Care Evaluation
  • PHM209 Globalisation & Health
  • PHM210 Managing Health Services
  • PHM211 Medical Anthropology in Public Health
  • PHM212 Organisational Management
  • PHM213 Principles and Practice of Health Promotion
  • PHM214 Conflict and Health
  • PHM215 History and Health
  • PHM216 Sexual Health
  • PHM218 Applied Communicable Disease Control
  • PHM219 Evaluation of Public Health Interventions   

Other elective modules (PG Diploma and MSc)  

  • EPM202 Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
  • GHM201 Health Systems
  • GHM202 Global Mental Health
  • IDM201 Bacterial Infections
  • IDM202 Nutrition and Infection
  • IDM203 Parasitology
  • IDM205 Healthcare-associated Infection
  • IDM213 Immunology of Infection and Vaccines
  • IDM215 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
  • IDM301 Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases
  • IDM501 HIV
  • IDM502 Tuberculosis
  • IDM503 Malaria
  • PHM305 Project Report (MSc only)

All MSc students have the option to apply to undertake a project report (PHM305), which is equivalent to three elective 15 credit modules.

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