London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London

Students, academics, and professionals study with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and come from all over the world for its international culture, collaboration, research excellence and renowned Master’s programmes, research degrees and short courses in global health.

Over the last 120 years, LSHTM has spearheaded world-leading research and teaching within a global network of academics, alumni, students and partners. Its mission of improving health worldwide has helped to establish its place as one of the best public health institutions worldwide.

LSHTM has more than 30,000 alumni in over 180 countries working in government, academia, international agencies and health services.

Ranking

#1 in Europe for research impact in sciences - Leiden 2019

#4 in the world for public health – Shanghai Ranking 2019

#9 in the UK in social sciences & public health - US News 2019

LSHTM graduates work and live all over the world. Study opportunities allow students to develop careers responding to global health challenges. Clinicians, policymakers, academics and laboratory scientists come to LSHTM for advanced research training, and many of their alumni go on to careers in health ministries, universities, hospitals and international NGOs.

LSHTM’s careers consultants support students to explore and develop their career options through workshops, employment fairs, career discussions and panels, events, talks and practice interviews.

LSHTM delivers expert training to the next generation of global health leaders to strengthen systems and prevent outbreaks.

They offer specialised online and London-based Master’s programmes, as well as professional diplomas and short courses. All of these programmes are taught at postgraduate level and are taught by experts in their field.

Students will receive rigorous training in a wide range of disciplines, which will equip them with the tools and advanced research skills they need to launch their public health career.

Free Online Courses

LSHTM also offers a range of free online courses as a way for students and professionals to benefit from our cutting-edge research and world-class teaching.

These courses cover important topics linked to global health and give an introductory overview at postgraduate level. Courses are regularly updated and available at different times of the year, and new courses are continuously developed.

Students can join Student Central, the University of London’s social facility which is based on nearby Malet Street.

LSHTM offers information and guidance about accommodation options.

These include:

• University of London Student Homes - affordable private accommodation managed by University of London Housing Services

• University (Intercollegiate) Halls of Residence - student halls of residence with rooms allocated to the different institutions within the University of London

• Private Halls of Residence - Private student halls which can range from very cheap and basic to luxury, expensive options.

Library

LSHTM’s Library & Archives Service provides students with access to a wide range of books, journals and electronic resources. It is one of the largest collections of public health literature in the world. Students also have access to the University of London Senate House Libraries, and can use the British Library, too.

Cafe

The Seacole Social Café at Tavistock Place offers fresh food for breakfast, lunch and snacks, and the LSHTM also has a refectory in the main Keppel street building.

Location

London is a global city and has previously been voted the best student city in the world. London has more international students than any other city, and has a wealth of cultural diversity: cuisine, theatre, art and music to name just a few.

Campus life

LSHTM provides student support to make students’ learning experience more enjoyable. It offers assistance even before arrival via social media groups and live online Q&A sessions on topics from visas to accommodation to programme content.

Student Welcome

For the benefit of students new to London, LSHTM organises the Student Welcome Week. During this week, students will be provided with information about life in the UK - including healthcare, banking and transport in London. There is a marketplace session where students can find out about the different services, groups and centres available at LSHTM, and the student welcome party is a great chance to socialise and meet fellow students before the term starts.

Students' Representative Council (SRC)
The Students' Representative Council (SRC) is a student-led body that represents the interests of students at LSHTM. Students registered for study programmes with LSHTM become members of the SRC unless they opt out. All study programmes have at least one elected student representative.

The University of London’s student union, Student Central organises sport across the entire University of London and offers a wide range of activities and societies for students to join.

LSHTM has a Student Support Services team, who can advise students on issues such as accommodation, financial worries or mental health, which may arise during studies. The team also provide counselling for students who might experience anxiety or stress and other mental health issues. This is confidential and impartial. Take a look at their Student Support Services page for more information.

Please refer to the LSHTM website for up to date information on fees & funding.

LSHTM offers various scholarships for specific courses throughout the year, as well as a range of general opportunities. You can find more details on the website.

LSHTM teaching staff are all experts in their respective fields and continue as active researchers, bringing their wealth of experience and up-to-date knowledge directly into the classroom. Many of their staff are well renowned, so students may find themselves being taught by figures they have read about in previous studies.

The results of the latest Research Excellence Framework confirmed LSHTM’s position as a UK leading centre for world-class research. They lead hundreds of research projects and groups working on all aspects of public and global health, while their strategic research centres focus on major health threats at home and overseas.

Examples of projects have included:

• Drones and phones: how mobile tech is fighting global diseases. Read more.
• Where humans and animals collide: Emerging infections and newfound resistance. Read more.
• In search of better vaccines: creating the route to ending a disease. Read more.

Find out about LSHTM’s other research projects.

For general academic and English requirements, please visit the LSHTM website. Please be sure to check the individual programmes for any additional entry requirements.

LSHTM offers a unique environment in which to undertake research degree training because of its academic excellence, multidisciplinary work and collaborations worldwide. Programmes provide opportunities for research study leading to the degrees of MPhil (Master of Philosophy), PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) and DrPH (Doctor of Public Health).

The breadth of scientific interests coupled with the geographic diversity of research projects at LSHTM offers a unique opportunity for you to participate with a dynamic and stimulating group of internationally renowned researchers.

You can apply to research at any of their three Faculties:

Epidemiology and Population Health
Infectious and Tropical Diseases
Public Health and Policy

LSHTM’s wide-ranging research degree programmes examine ways of improving and promoting health and health services and investigate the aetiology, diagnosis and prevention or control of both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Basic laboratory research aims to improve understanding of the molecular mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions, and more applied work investigates diagnostic methods and therapeutic intervention. See research degree programmes.

The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine offers a range of specialised taught Master’s degrees in public and global health at its London campus.

All programmes are available full-time over one year, though some can be studied as part-time courses over two years, as split study with a year-long break.

LSHTM welcomes applications from medical students wishing to intercalate after their third year of study from any recognised university in the world. Ways to study has been detailed on LSHTM's website.

Around 3,000 students learn via distance learning at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

These flexible, online programmes can be taken as a PG Certificate, PG Diploma or Master's degree. Each module is also available as a short course, and the structure of the programmes is flexible, so students can study at their own pace.

Subject areas:

• Clinical Trials
• Epidemiology
• Global Health Policy
• Infectious Diseases
• Public Health

All programmes are taught at postgraduate level and are informed by the latest health research.