Individual intensive modules are a great way to expand your knowledge and gain new skills whilst not requiring the same time commitment as a full master's programme.
Our modules focus on a range of specialised topics in public and global health and benefit from the range of academic and research expertise at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. You'll study alongside our MSc students in London, building networks and learning from your peers as well as our academic staff.
Module list
We offer a wide range of standalone modules to external applicants. The module list provides you with information about the modules running in a year of study.
Fees
The fee for individual modules in 2025/6 (all terms) is £2,960.
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 | Dates | Modules | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 29 September – 12 December 2025 | AB1 modules - Refer to module specification for teaching schedule | 1 September 2025 |
| Term 2 | 12 January - 13 February 2026 | C1 modules, 9am Mon – 12.30pm Wed C2 modules, 2pm Wed – 5pm Fri | TBC |
| Reading week | 16-20 February 2026 | No classes | |
| Term 2 | 23 February – 27 March 2026 | D1 modules, 9am Mon – 12.30pm Wed D2 modules, 2pm Wed – 5pm Fri | TBC |
| Term 3 | 27 April – TBC May 2026 | E modules - Refer to module specification for teaching schedule | TBC |
Modules in the same half of the week run concurrently and only one of these may be taken in any given year.
How to apply
Applications for Term 1 modules taking place in the 2025/26 academic year are now open. Applications for Term 2 & 3 modules will open in due course.
Application deadlines as follows:
- Term 1 modules: 1 September 2025
- Term 2 C modules: TBC
- Term 2 D modules: TBC
- E modules: TBC
For any enquiries regarding your application, please contact shortcourses@lshtm.ac.uk.
You may also wish to explore our short courses.
Notes
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 the 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.