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What if your studies sparked real-world impact?

At the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), the world's leading minds in public and global health face complex challenges to drive change that lasts. Locally, globally, and across generations.

For over 125 years, LSHTM has had an outstanding international reputation in public health and is at the forefront of research and critical responses in global health. Highly regarded internationally, LSHTM is ranked:

•  #1 in the UK for Public Health and #3 in the world (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025)
•  #2 in the world for public, environmental & occupational health (US News Best Global Universities Ranking 2025-26)
• #3 in the world for infectious diseases (US News Best Global Universities Ranking 2025-26)

Why chose LSHTM?

Training the next generation of public health professionals, our postgraduate courses are rooted in research and real-world experience, providing the in-demand skills that employers around the world are searching for. 

LSHTM’s programmes span public health, integrating laboratory, clinical, population and social sciences. Our students gain unique insight, global connections and essential skills to make a difference where it is needed most. Whether your background lies in medicine, biology, social sciences, mathematics, or economics, LSHTM welcomes students from a wide range of fields. 

At LSHTM you can explore the science that shapes the future of public and global health. It is a space for ambitious thinking and purposeful action. For those who are ready to grow, contribute to and lead global and public health.

LSHTM is where your ‘what ifs’ become your reason why.

Ways to study 

Whether you want to study intensively in London, learn online, or fit your studies around work and other commitments, LSHTM offers flexible postgraduate study options designed for today’s global health challenges. Our specialist programmes in public and global health are recognised by employers worldwide and available in a range of formats:

• Intensive in-person: A campus-based programme completed over one year full-time or two years part-time/split-study (for MSc), featuring face-to-face teaching, practical sessions, and on-site learning.
• Intensive online: A programme delivered entirely online over one year full-time or two years part-time (for MSc), offering a structured and interactive format with live sessions and virtual collaboration.
• Distance learning: A flexible, part-time online programme, over two to five years. This is a directed self-study programme, that enables students to study remotely and at their own pace alongside professional or personal commitments.
• Short courses and modules: designed to fit your interests and professional goals, our range of short courses and modules delivered in-person, online or hybrid emphasises practical knowledge and real-world applications, providing you with skills that can be applied in your field.
• Research degrees: Our research degree programmes lead to a degree of MPhil, PhD or DrPH (Doctorate of Public Health). LSHTM’s doctoral students work in a variety of disciplines including: molecular biology, immunology,  epidemiology, statistics, mathematical modelling, social science, health services research and health policy and economics. Your thesis could be desk-based or involve field or laboratory work.

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