Structure
The below structure outlines the proposed modules for this programme. Programme and module specifications provide full details about the aims of each module, what you will study, what materials are provided and how the module is assessed.
- Programme structure
- Postgraduate Certificate: 6 modules (4 compulsory core PHM1 + 2 further core PHM1 modules)
- Postgraduate Diploma: 10 modules (4 compulsory core PHM1 + 2 further core PHM1 + 4 elective modules)*
- Master’s Degree: 11 modules plus a project report OR 14 modules:
- 4 compulsory core PHM1 modules
- 2 further core PHM1 modules†
- 8 elective modules (at least 4 from the PHM2 selection group) or 5 elective modules (at least 1 from the PHM2 selection group) plus a project report
*For the PG Diploma elective modules, at least two modules must be taken from the PHM2 selection group.
It is possible to register for the PG Certificate in the first instance then, on successful completion of the compulsory and further core modules, extend your registration to the PG Diploma or MSc.
The majority of modules listed below are also available to study as individual modules.
- Core PHM1 modules (PG Certificate, PG Diploma and MSc)
PHM1 compulsory core modules (PG Certificate, PG Diploma and MSc)
- PHM101 Basic Epidemiology
- PHM102 Basic Statistics for Public Health and Policy
- PHM103 Introduction to Health Economics
- PHM104 Principles of Social Research
PHM1 further core modules (PG Certificate, PG Diploma and MSc)
- PHM105 Issues in Public Health
- PHM106 Environment, Health & Sustainable Development
- PHM107 Foundations for Health Promotion
- PHM108 Health Services
- PHM109 Health Policy, Process & Power
- PHM2 and elective modules (PG Diploma and MSc)
PHM2 elective modules (PG Diploma and MSc)
- 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 & Health
- PHM210 Managing Health Services
- PHM211 Medical Anthropology in Public Health
- PHM212 Organisational Management
- PHM213 Principles and 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
Other elective modules (PG Diploma and MSc)
- EPM202 Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
- GHM201 Health Systems
- GHM202 Global Mental Health
- IDM201 Bacterial Infections
- IDM202 Nutrition and Infection
- IDM203 Parasitology
- 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
- PHM305 Project Report (MSc only)
- Project report (MSc only)
All MSc students have the option to apply to undertake a project report (PHM305), which is equivalent to three elective 15 credit modules.
- Methods of assessment
Assessment varies from module to module. It may include a single assignment or examination or a combination of these and other assessment formats. Details are given in the module specifications.
Examinations take place once a year in June.
- Credit awarded
Credits will be awarded for all elements successfully completed: 10 credits for each PHM1 module; 15 credits for PHM2 and elective modules; and 45 credits for the project option (MSc only). To successfully pass an award, the following credits must be gained:
- Postgraduate Certificate – 60 credits
- Postgraduate Diploma – 120 credits
- Master's – 180 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 years 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.
