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 and how the module is assessed.
Structure of the year
Term 1 (September - December) consists of ten teaching weeks for AB1 slot modules, plus one Reading Week* in the middle of the term. Followed by the Winter break.
Term 2 (January - March) consists of a further ten weeks of teaching for C and D slot modules, plus a Reading Week in the middle of the term. C modules are taught in five half-week blocks before Reading Week. D modules are taught in five half-week blocks after Reading Week. Followed by the Spring break.
Term 3 (April - September) consists of five weeks of teaching for E slot modules, taught in half-week blocks, and the project report.
*Reading Week is a week during term where no formal teaching takes place. It is a time for private study, preparing for assessments or attending study/computer skills workshops. There are two Reading Weeks at LSHTM: one in November and the other in February.
Population Data Science pathway
- Term 1
Students take the following compulsory AB1 modules:
- Demographic Methods
- Population Studies
- Concepts and Methods in Epidemiology
- Programming
- Statistics for Health Data Science
- Terms 2 and 3
Students take a total of five compulsory and elective study modules, one from each timetable slot (C1, C2, D1, D2, E).
C1 slot
- Research Design & Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Statistical Models for Discrete Outcomes
- Health Care Evaluation
- Designing Public Health Programmes
- Sociological Approaches to Health
C2 slot
- Population, Poverty and Environment
- Family Planning Programmes
- Design and Analysis of Epidemiological Studies
- Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
- Survival Analysis
- Conflict and Health
D1 slot
- Social Epidemiology
- Spatial Epidemiology in Public Health
- Analysis of Hierarchical and Other Dependant Data
- Medical Anthropology and Public Health
- Evaluation of Public Health Interventions
- Current Issues in Maternal and Perinatal Health
- Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
- Modelling and the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases
D2 slot
- Population Dynamics & Projections
E slot
- Analysing Survey & Population Data
- HIV
- Advanced Statistical Models in Epidemiology
- Causal Inference and Missing Data
- Proposal Development
Population Health & Policy pathway
- Term 1
Students take the following compulsory AB1 modules:
- Basic Epidemiology
- Demographic Methods
- Population Studies
- Principles of Social Research
- Statistics for Epidemiology & Population Health
- Term 2 and 3
Students take a total of five compulsory and elective study modules, one from each timetable slot (C1, C2, D1, D2, E).
C1 slot
- Research Design & Analysis
- Gender and Reproductive Rights
- Health Care Evaluation
- Designing Public Health Programmes
- Sociological Approaches to Health
C2 slot
- Population, Poverty and Environment
- Family Planning Programmes
- Design and Analysis of Epidemiological Studies
- Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
- Conflict and Health
- Qualitative methodologies
D1 slot
- Social Epidemiology
- Spatial Epidemiology in Public Health
- Medical Anthropology and Public Health
- Planetary health in practice
- Evaluation of Public Health Interventions
- Current Issues in Maternal and Perinatal Health
- Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
- Modelling and the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases
- Programme Monitoring and Implementation Research
D2 slot
- Population Dynamics & Projections
E slot
- Analysing Survey & Population Data
- HIV
- Advanced Statistical Models in Epidemiology
- Proposal Development
Project report
During the summer months (June - August), students complete a research project for submission by early September. This is an opportunity to apply the demographic skills and knowledge acquired through the programme in an independent research project, with supervision from a member of staff and often in partnership with existing LSHTM projects and programmes. MSc Demography and Health students usually undertake original data analysis on a demographic topic, but there are also options to develop a project proposal or to write an original literature or policy review.
Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma
This programme also offers students the opportunity to register for a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) or Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip). Both PGCert and PGDip are available only on the Population Health & Policy pathway. Details of what each course entails are summarised in the table below.
| Course | You study |
|---|---|
| Master's | 10 modules (6 compulsory, 4 elective) + project report |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 9 modules (6 compulsory, 3 elective). Students choose either 3 modules in Term 2, or 2 modules in Term 2 and 1 module in Term 3. If all modules are completed by the end of Term 2, duration is six months. If a term 3 module is selected, duration is nine months. |
| Postgraduate Certificate | 5 core modules (all compulsory - AB1 modules) |
Both the PGCert and the PGDip can be studied either full-time in one year or part-time over two years. If you study the PGCert, most of your study and assessments will be concentrated in the Autumn Term (October-December) with some assessments in early January. If you study the PGDip you will additionally take modules in the Spring-Summer Terms (January-May). Further details on compulsory and elective modules and when they run are available above.
You can register for the PGCert or PGDip in the first instance and then, on successful completion of the compulsory core modules, transfer your registration to the PGDip or MSc. Information on fees for this option is available on the fees and funding tab. Students wishing to transfer their registration to PGDip or MSc should be aware that you must complete these within five years of completing the first qualification.
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.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
LSHTM offers a wide range of standalone modules for those looking for continued professional development and wishing to develop their networks, knowledge and skills in a particular area without the full commitment of an MSc. Explore intensive individual modules.
