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.
- Term 1
Students take the following compulsory AB1 modules:
- Basic Epidemiology
- Demographic Methods
- Population Studies
- Statistics for Epidemiology & Population Health
- PHM 104: Principles of Social Research (by Distance Learning)*
*PHM104 is a Distance Learning module which is taught wholly via directed self-study through online materials in a virtual learning environment.
- Terms 2 and 3
Students take a total of five study modules, one from each timetable slot (C1, C2, D1, D2, E).
C1 slot
- Research Design & Analysis
- Gender and Reproductive Rights
C2 slot
- Population, Poverty and Environment
- Family Planning Programmes
D1 slot
- Planetary Health in Practice
- Current Issues in Maternal and Perinatal Health
- Programme Monitoring and Implementation Research
D2 slot
- Population Dynamics & Projections
E slot
- Analysing Survey & Population Data
- 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.
MSc Demography & 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.
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.