Applications for the distance learning programme will open in December.

Applications should be made online and will only be considered once you have provided all required information and supporting documentation.

Please also read LSHTM's Admissions policies (pdf) prior to submitting your application.

You can apply for up to two programmes. Make sure to list them by order of preference as consideration will be given to your top choice first.

Because we do not invite applicants to interview for this programme, a clear personal statement that includes relevant information to the programme can help us in the decision-making process. We would like to know your experiences in the relevant field(s), your reasons for applying to our programme, what you hope to gain from the training we offer, and how you intend to use the knowledge and skills you acquired to further your career and contribute to improving health. 

Application fee

A standard non-refundable application fee of £75 applies to all master’s, postgraduate diploma and postgraduate certificate programmes and is payable upon application submission. Income generated from the application fee is shared between scholarships and the student hardship funds.

Application deadline

All applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure availability of a place and a timely decision on their application. This is particularly important for applicants with sponsorship deadlines.

In-person programme deadline

Closing dates for all taught face-to-face MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate applications for entry in the 2027/28 academic year are:

• Sunday 25 July 2027 at 23:59 UK time for all students requiring a Student visa
• Tuesday 31 August 2027 at 23:59 UK time for all UK, Irish and non-Student visa students.

Applicants will be required to meet the conditions of their offer and provide all necessary documents by the date of their Offer of Admission.

Distance learning programme deadline

Closing dates for all online distance learning MSc, PG Diploma and PG Certificate applications for entry in the 2027/28 academic year iare:

MSc, PG Dip, PG Cert and individual modules	Deadline
Application deadline	19 September 2027
Registration deadline (new students)	TBC 2027
Registration deadline (continuing students)	TBC
Programme starts	October 2027

Tuition fee deposit

All applicants must respond to their offer of admission within 28 days or their place will be released and the offer automatically declined. The deposit is deductible from tuition fees upon full registration with LSHTM. Applicants in receipt of a full scholarship will not be required to pay the deposit.

• Home in-person students: £500 non-refundable deposit, payable within 28 days of the offer date
• Overseas in-person students: £2,000 non-refundable deposit
  • Offers made before 31 January 2027: deposit due by 1 March 2027
  • Offers made from 1 February 2027 onwards: deposit due within 28 days of the offer date.
• Online distance learning students:  £500 non-refundable deposit, payable within 28 days of the offer date