MSc / PGCert / PGDip in Global Health Policy by Distance Learning

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
London, UK
Distance Learning

This programme provides an in-depth understanding of the planning and delivery of policy responses to global health concerns and issues. It focuses on approaches to effective policy-making which contribute to the protection and promotion of population health in a globalising world, at both national and transnational levels.

The programme will provide you with a solid foundation in the approaches to and practices related to global health policy, as well as an understanding of the institutional structures and governance mechanisms that address global health issues.

Who is it for?
This self-study programme is suitable for students and professionals from both health and non-health backgrounds who wish to understand more about this area of policy. It will be of particular value to those seeking policy-related positions in health organisations, health-related research institutions, NGOs and private consultancies.

Structure

PG Certificate: 4 core modules
PG Diploma: 8 modules (4 core + 4 elective modules)
MSc: 12 modules (4 core + 8 elective modules) or 9 modules (4 core + 5 elective modules) + a project report

Core modules:

The Economics of Global Health Policy
The Politics of Global Health Policy
Environmental Change & Global Health Policy
Issues in Global Health Policy

Elective modules include:

Global Mental Health
Health Systems
Law & Global Health Policy
Research Design & Methods for the Analysis of Global Health Policy
Conflict & Health
Health Care Evaluation
HIV

View full programme structure and module choice

Entry requirements

A first or second class honours degree or equivalent, from a university or other institution acceptable to the University of London in:

Either a scientific subject (e.g. biology, medicine, nursing or pharmacy);
Or a social science subject such as anthropology, demography, development studies, economics, environmental studies, human rights, geography, international politics, international relations, law, sociology, policy studies, politics, political science or water and sanitation

English Language Requirements
As part of the application process, applicants are required to demonstrate how they meet LSHTM/University of London’s minimum English Language requirements.

How To Apply

Applications for our distance learning programmes are administered by the University of London – find out how to apply.

Open days
Join us at our London campus open day on 12 February 2020 or online during our virtual open day on 4 March 2020 – find out more and register.

Get in touch
Contact the LSHTM study team

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