Structure
The below structure outlines the proposed modules for this programme. Programme and module specifications provide full details about the aims and objectives of each module, what you will study, what materials are provided and how the module is assessed.
- Programme structure
- Postgraduate Certificate: 4 compulsory core modules
- Postgraduate Diploma: 8 modules (4 compulsory core + 4 elective modules*)
- Master’s: 11 modules (4 compulsory core + 5 elective* + 2 compulsory modules†)
*For the PG Diploma and MSc elective modules, at least three modules must be taken from selection group CTM2 or two elective CTM2 modules selected from a list of options and EPM101 Fundamentals of Epidemiology. The remaining module(s) can be chosen from CTM2 or the other selection groups.
†MSc students must take CTM201 Protocol Development and complete the CTM210 Integrating Module, comprising a written report, usually in their final year of study.
It is possible to register for the PG Certificate in the first instance then, on successful completion of the compulsory core modules, transfer your registration to the PG Diploma or MSc.
The majority of modules listed below are also available to study as individual modules.
- Compulsory core modules (PG Certificate, PG Diploma and MSc)
- CTM101 Fundamentals of Clinical Trials
- CTM102 Basic Statistics for Clinical Trials
- CTM103 Clinical Trials in Practice
- CTM104 Reporting and Reviewing Clinical Trials
- Elective modules (PG Diploma and MSc)
Clinical Trials elective modules (CTM2):
- CTM201 Protocol Development (compulsory for the MSc, elective for the PG Diploma)
- CTM202 Trial Designs
- CTM203 Project Management and Research Co-ordination
- CTM204 Regulatory affairs, Good Clinical Practice and Ethics
- CTM205 Data Management
- CTM206 Data Monitoring and Interim Analyses
- CTM208 Further Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials
- CTM209 Cluster Randomised Trials
- CTM210 Integrating Module (compulsory for the MSc)
Recommended modules selection group:
- EPM101 Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- EPM301 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
- EPM302 Modelling and the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases
- EPM304 Advanced Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
- EPM307 Global Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
- GHM201 Health Systems
- IDM201 Bacterial Infections
- IDM202 Nutrition and Infection
- IDM203 Parasitology
- IDM204 Viral Infections
- IDM205 Healthcare-Associated Infection
- IDM213 Immunology of Infection and Vaccines
- IDM215 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
- IDM301 Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases
- IDM501 HIV
- IDM502 Tuberculosis
- IDM503 Malaria
- PHM201 Health Decision Science
- PHM203 Economic Analysis for Health Policy
- PHM204 Economic Evaluation
- PHM205 Environmental Epidemiology
- PHM206 Environmental Health Policy
- PHM207 Health Care Evaluation
- PHM209 Globalisation and Health
- PHM210 Managing Health Services
- PHM211 Medical Anthropology in Public Health
- PHM212 Organisational Management
- PHM213 Principles & Practice of Health Promotion
- PHM214 Conflict and Health
- PHM215 History and Health
- PHM216 Sexual Health
- PHM218 Applied Communicable Disease Control
- PHM219 Evaluation of Public Health Interventions
Students wishing to study a module not on the above recommended list should contact the programme team for advice. Approval may be given at the discretion of the Programme Directors.
(Note that restrictions and pre-requisites may apply to some of the modules above. Not all elective modules will be available every year).
- Methods of assessment
Assessment varies from module to module but includes written assignments, groupwork and written examinations. Some modules involve only one type of assessment. Other modules use a combination of assessments. Details are given in the module specifications.
Where modules involve written examinations, these will take place in June.
- Credit awarded
Credits will be awarded for all modules (15 UK credits or 7.5 ECTS each) and the integrating module (MSc only, 30 UK credits OR 15 ECTS credits) if successfully completed. To successfully pass an award, the following credits must be gained:
- Postgraduate Certificate – 60 UK credits or 30 ECTS credits
- Postgraduate Diploma – 120 UK credits or 60 ECTS credits
- Master’s – 180 UK credits or 90 ECTS credits
- Blended learning: taking modules in London
After successful completion of a minimum number of core modules, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc students may also be eligible for the blended learning option, which allows for the study of up to two modules only (from a restricted list) at LSHTM in London during the Spring or Summer terms in place of distance learning modules. Please note that these options, and the dates when the modules are held at LSHTM, are subject to change - full details will be sent to all distance learning students in July each year.
Changes to the programme
LSHTM will seek to deliver this programme in accordance with the description set out on this programme page. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for LSHTM to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. For further information, please see our page on changes to courses.