Programme specifications summarise the intended learning outcomes of individual programmes of study, whilst also giving further information about both the actual programme itself and about studying at LSHTM. They are designed to not only help prospective students decide whether to study on a particular course, but also to aid External Examiners to judge whether students have met the specific requirements for an award or not.
See our courses page for information on all the courses we offer.
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Intensive MSc programme specifications 2025/26
Below is a list of our 2025/26 programme specifications:
- MSc Climate Change and Planetary Health
- MSc Climate Change and Planetary Health - online intensive
- MSc Control of Infectious Diseases
- MSc Demography & Health
- MSc Epidemiology
- MSc Health Data Science
- MSc Health Policy, Planning, and Financing
- MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases
- MSc Medical Microbiology
- MSc Medical Parasitology and Entomology
- MSc Medical Statistics
- MSc Nutrition for Global Health
- MSc Public Health
- MSc Public Health (Health Economics stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Promotion stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Services Management stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Services Research stream)
- MSc Public Health for Global Practice (formerly Public Health for Development)
- MSc Public Health for Eye Care
- MSc Reproductive and Sexual Health Research
- MSc Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy and Programming online
- MSc Tropical Medicine and International Health
Programme information for collaborative provision MSc programmes
- MSc Global Mental Health
- MSc One Health: ecosystems, humans and animals
- MSc Veterinary Epidemiology
Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas
- PG Diploma in Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy and Programming online
- PG Certificate in Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy and Programming online
MPhil/PhD
Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH)
Joint PhD Programme in Global Health
- Joint PhD Programme in Global Health - joint programme with Nagasaki University
PhD by Publication
Professional Certificates and Diplomas
- Professional Certificate in Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance
- Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing
- 2024-25
Intensive MSc programme specifications 2024/25
Below is a list of our 2024/25 programme specifications:
- MSc Climate Change and Planetary Health
- MSc Climate Change and Planetary Health - online intensive
- MSc Control of Infectious Diseases
- MSc Demography & Health
- MSc Epidemiology
- MSc Health Data Science
- MSc Health Policy, Planning, and Financing
- MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases
- MSc Medical Microbiology
- MSc Medical Parasitology and Entomology
- MSc Medical Statistics
- MSc Nutrition for Global Health
- MSc Public Health
- MSc Public Health (Health Economics stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Promotion stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Services Management stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Services Research stream)
- MSc Public Health for Development
- MSc Public Health for Eye Care
- MSc Reproductive and Sexual Health Research
- MSc Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy and Programming - online intensive
- MSc Tropical Medicine and International Health
Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas
- PG Diploma in Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy and Programming online
- PG Certificate in Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy and Programming online
MPhil/PhD
Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH)
Joint PhD Programme in Global Health
- Joint PhD Programme in Global Health - joint programme with Nagasaki University
PhD by Publication
Professional Certificates and Diplomas
- 2023-24
Intensive MSc programme specifications 2023/24
Below is a list of our 2023/24 programme specifications:
- MSc Climate Change and Planetary Health
- MSc Control of Infectious Diseases
- MSc Demography & Health
- MSc Epidemiology
- MSc Health Data Science
- MSc Health Policy, Planning, and Financing
- MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases
- MSc Medical Microbiology
- MSc Medical Parasitology
- MSc Medical Statistics
- MSc Nutrition for Global Health
- MSc Public Health (Environment and Health stream)
- MSc Public Health (General stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Economics stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Promotion stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Services Management stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Services Research stream)
- MSc Public Health for Development
- MSc Public Health for Eye Care
- MSc Reproductive and Sexual Health Research
- MSc Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy and Programming
- MSc Tropical Medicine and International Health
Programme information for collaborative provision MSc programmes
- Please check back later
MPhil/PhD
Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH)
Joint PhD Programme in Global Health
- Joint PhD Programme in Global Health - joint programme with Nagasaki University
PhD by Publication
Professional Certificates and Diplomas
- 2022-23
Intensive MSc programme specifications 2022/23
Below is a list of our 2022/23 programme specifications:
- MSc Control of Infectious Diseases
- MSc Demography & Health
- MSc Epidemiology
- MSc Health Data Science
- MSc Health Policy, Planning, and Financing
- MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases
- MSc Medical Entomology for Disease Control
- MSc Medical Microbiology
- MSc Medical Parasitology
- MSc Medical Statistics
- MSc Nutrition for Global Health
- MSc Public Health (Environment and Health stream)
- MSc Public Health (General stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Economics stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Promotion stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Services Management stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Services Research stream)
- MSc Public Health for Development
- MSc Public Health for Eye Care
- MSc Reproductive and Sexual Health Research
- MSc Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy and Programming
- MSc Tropical Medicine and International Health
Programme information for collaborative provision MSc programmes
- MSc Global Mental Health (with King’s College London (KCL))
- MSc One Health: Ecosystems, Humans & Animals (with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC))
- MSc Veterinary Epidemiology (with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC))
MPhil/PhD
Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH)
Joint PhD Programme in Global Health
- Joint PhD Programme in Global Health - joint programme with Nagasaki University
PhD by Prior Publication
Professional Certificates and Diplomas
- 2021-22
Intensive MSc programme specifications 2021/22
Below is a list of our 2021/22 programme specifications:
- MSc Control of Infectious Diseases
- MSc Demography & Health
- MSc Epidemiology
- MSc Health Data Science
- MSc Health Policy, Planning, and Financing
- MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases
- MSc Medical Entomology for Disease Control
- MSc Medical Microbiology
- MSc Medical Parasitology
- MSc Medical Statistics
- MSc Nutrition for Global Health
- MSc Public Health (Environment and Health stream)
- MSc Public Health (General stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Economics stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Promotion stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Services Management stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Services Research stream)
- MSc Public Health for Development
- MSc Public Health for Eye Care
- MSc Reproductive and Sexual Health Research
- MSc Tropical Medicine and International Health
Programme information for collaborative provision MSc programmes
- MSc Global Mental Health (with King’s College London (KCL))
- MSc One Health: Ecosystems, Humans & Animals (with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC))
- MSc Veterinary Epidemiology (with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC))
MPhil/PhD
Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH)
Joint PhD Programme in Global Health
- Joint PhD Programme in Global Health - joint programme with Nagasaki University
PhD by Prior Publication
Professional Certificates and Diplomas
- 2020-21
Intensive MSc programme specifications 2020/21
Below is a list of our 2020/21 programme specifications:
- MSc Control of Infectious Diseases
- MSc Demography & Health
- MSc Epidemiology
- MSc Health Data Science
- MSc Health Policy, Planning, and Financing
- MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases
- MSc Medical Entomology for Disease Control
- MSc Medical Microbiology
- MSc Medical Parasitology
- MSc Medical Statistics
- MSc Nutrition for Global Health
- MSc Public Health (Environment and Health stream)
- MSc Public Health (General stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Economics stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Promotion stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Services Management stream)
- MSc Public Health (Health Services Research stream)
- MSc Public Health for Development
- MSc Public Health for Eye Care
- MSc Reproductive and Sexual Health Research
- MSc Tropical Medicine and International Health
Programme information for collaborative provision MSc programmes
- MSc Global Mental Health (with King’s College London (KCL))
- MSc One Health: Ecosystems, Humans & Animals (with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC))
- MSc Veterinary Epidemiology (with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC))
MPhil/PhD
Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH)
Joint PhD Programme in Global Health
- Joint PhD Programme in Global Health - joint programme with Nagasaki University
PhD by Prior Publication
Professional Certificates and Diplomas
- Professional Certificate in Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance
- Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
- Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing