We are not accepting applications from external candidates for any individual MSc modules running in terms 1 and 2 of the academic year 2023/24. Please see the below information for term 3 modules available to external candidates in the academic year 2023/24.
Our module specifications provide full details about the aims and objectives of each module, what you will study, how the module is assessed and whether there are any prerequisites that have to be met before registering for the module.
Module availability
Modules available to external candidates in term 3 of the 2023/24 academic year:
| Module name | Module specification |
|---|---|
| 2412 - Advanced Statistical Methods in Epidemiology | See module specification |
| 2460 - Nutrition Programme Planning | See module specification |
| 2468 - Analysing Survey & Population Data | See module specification |
| 3174 - HIV | See module specification |
| 3465 - Neglected Tropical Diseases | See module specification |
Schedule
Each module takes place once per year. Teaching for term 1 modules usually occurs over ten weeks, and five weeks for terms 2 and 3 modules. The time students are required to attend will vary according to the teaching strategy of the module, but will usually be 20-45 hours for term 1 modules and 50-60 hours for terms 2 and 3 modules. Learning time, including reading, is estimated to be 150 hours per module.
The module specification indicates the timetable slot (AB1, C1 etc.) for the module, which corresponds to the below terms and teaching times. See our term dates.
| Term | Modules | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 (Autumn) | AB1 modules | Refer to module specification for teaching schedule |
| Term 2 (Spring) | C1 modules, 9am Mon – 12.30pm Wed C2 modules, 2pm Wed – 5pm Fri | Before reading week |
D1 modules, 9am Mon – 12.30pm Wed D2 modules, 2pm Wed – 5pm Fri | After reading week | |
| Term 3 (Summer) | E modules | Refer to module specification for teaching schedule |
Modules in the same half of the week run concurrently and only one of these may be taken in any given year.
Fees
- £2,690 per module
How to apply
Applications are now open for a selection of term 3 modules.
To apply to an available term 3 module, please download the module application form and return by to shortcourses@lshtm.ac.uk by the deadline.
Please complete one application form per module.
Application deadline
- 22 March 2024
Visa information
Please refer to the current visa requirements for short term study.
Notes
We give priority to the needs of students registering for masters and research degrees, and so places on any module may be limited.
The application deadlines and module fees apply to external module students only. Different timelines and fees apply to blended learning MSc students.
LSHTM will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out in this course page. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for us to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. For further information, please see our changes to courses page.