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 + 1 additional compulsory + 3 elective modules)
- Master's: 8 modules (4 compulsory core modules + 1 additional compulsory + 3 elective modules) + a project report
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.
- Compulsory core modules (PG Certificate, PG Diploma and MSc)
- IDM101 Principles of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
- PHM214 Conflict and Health
- HHM101 Public Health Information in Humanitarian Crises
- HHM102 Design and Planning of Humanitarian Health Projects
- Additional/elective modules (PG Diploma and MSc)
Additional compulsory module:
- HHM201 Monitoring and Evaluation for Humanitarian Health Projects (compulsory for the PG Diploma and MSc)
Elective modules:
- GHM102 The Politics of Global Health Policy
- GHM104 Issues in Global Health Policy
- GHM202 Global Mental Health
- IDM104 Control of Infectious Diseases
- IDM202 Nutrition and Infection
- IDM215 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
- IDM301 Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases
- PHM204 Economic Evaluation
- PHM211 Medical Anthropology in Public Health
- PHM212 Organisational Management
- PHM218 Applied Communicable Disease Control
(Note that restrictions and pre-requisites may apply to some of the modules above. Not all elective modules will be available every year).
- Project report (MSc only)
- HHM300 Project Report (compulsory for the MSc)
- Methods of assessment
Assessment varies from module to module but will include a combination of unseen written examinations and written assignments. Details are given in the module specifications.
Examinations take place once a year in June.
- Credit awarded
Credits will be awarded for all modules (15 credits each) and the project (MSc only, 45 credits) if successfully completed. To successfully pass an award, the following credits must be gained:
- Postgraduate Certificate – 60 credits
- Postgraduate Diploma – 120 credits
- Master's – 180 credits
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.
