London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Before your course begins, there are some important systems and ways of communicating that you need to know about. Here is what to expect and how to stay informed.

Moodle (Virtual Learning Environment)
Our Virtual Learning Environment, Moodle, is available once you are registered for your modules and once Moodle opens on Thursday 1st October 2026.

Communication
[email protected] is the first place to go with all your questions and for information.

We use the Moodle > Student Zone forums for general information and messages.

You can contact your tutors and fellow students through the module Moodle forums.

Please check these regularly and take part in the discussions.

We encourage you to stay engaged throughout your course: reach out to [email protected], take part in the discussion forums, connect with your tutors and coursemates, and attend online sessions.

There are also WhatsApp groups where you can chat with your peers (these are not run or managed by the School).

The programme has at least two Student Representatives each year, as well as a Student Representatives' Council VP for Distance Learning.

Useful Contacts
Please use [email protected] as your first point of contact. If we can't answer your query ourselves, we'll direct you to the right place.

Please plan your studies carefully and ensure you are registered for all modules you actively wish to study that academic year, including any resits. This ensures access to the latest version of the study materials and the assessment submission systems (Formative Assignments, Assessed Assignments, Exams, Report).

Your study materials and reading lists for each module are available online via Moodle. You can access these materials at any time while signed in to Moodle through your module link, and you can also download them so you can view them offline.

This means you'll be able to access your study materials throughout the academic year, and even after the Moodle pages close at the end of the year.

To download them, go to the relevant module, find the Study Materials section, and click the Download Study Materials icon. Then choose Save As to save the zip file to your computer or an external storage device.

Core modules:

• HHM101 Public Health Information in Humanitarian Crises
• HHM102 Design and Planning of Humanitarian Health Projects
• IDM101 Principles of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
• PHM214 Conflict and health 

Awards:

• PG Certificate: complete 4 core modules.
• PG Diploma: complete 4 core modules + 4 elective modules.
• MSc: complete 4 core modules + 4 elective modules + project.

• Assessed Assignment (AA) only (HHM101, 102, 201)
• Project (HHM300)

Please refer to the Module Specifications and the Programme Regulations for specific assessment details of each module.

Plagiarism detection software (Turnitin) is used. You must follow LSHTM policies and AI guidance.

LSHTM statement on using AI in assessments

You will need to re-register for any modules where you need to re-sit either the Assessed Assignment or the Exam to ensure you receive access to updated materials for the new academic year and are able to submit assessments.

Please note that re-sit grades will be capped at 2 (see the Academic Manual).