Postgraduate programmes in

Clinical Trials
Demography and Health
Epidemiology
Global Health Policy
Infectious Diseases
Public Health
20162017
The World Class: studied anywhere,
valued everywhere.

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Join the World Class
1 A mark of excellence
Gain a University of London degree and increase your
potential career development in health-related fields. On
graduation, join a distinguished list of alumni from Nobel prize-
winners to leaders in national and regional governments.

2 Quality of learning
The programmes in this leaflet are developed by
academic staff at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical
Medicine, to the same standard and quality as on-campus
programmes. The School is a world-leading centre for
postgraduate education in public and global health.

3 Research excellence
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine was
ranked second in the 2015 Global Health Research League
Table, which measures the commitment of UK universities
to research that meets the needs of people worldwide.

4 Access a wealth of resources

Benefit from comprehensive online resources and study materials,
written specifically for the programmes by subject experts.

5 Flexible learning
As a distance learning student, you may choose to study up
to two elective modules at the School in London (blended
learning study), in place of distance learning modules.

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 In the increasingly
competitive
environment of
worldwide access
to higher education,
the University of
London International
Programmes continue
to offer a guarantee
of quality, value and
intellectual rigour.
Professor Sir Adrian Smith FRS
Vice-Chancellor, University of London

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Your prestigious University
of London qualification
About your qualification
When you graduate with a degree, diploma or certificate
from the University of London you will receive two
important documents your Final Diploma (the parchment
you receive on graduation) and a Diploma Supplement.

The Final Diploma

Indicates that you were registered with the University of London
and awarded a University of London degree, diploma or certificate.
Gives the name of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical
Medicine that developed the syllabus and provided assessment.
Features the University of London crest and the Vice-Chancellors
signature.

The Diploma Supplement

Describes the nature, level and content of the programme
you successfully completed.
Includes the transcript of courses taken, marks achieved
and overall classification.
States the role of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
and the method of study.

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Key dates
MSc, Postgraduate Diploma
and Postgraduate Certificate
Application deadline
31 August (31 October for
Clinical Trials) in the year before
you intend to sit your first
examinations.
Registration deadline
30 September (30 November
for Clinical Trials)
Programme starts
October
Examinations
June
Individual modules
Application deadline
31 August (31 October for
Clinical Trials) in the year
before you intend to sit
your first examinations.
Registration deadline
31 October (30 November
for Clinical Trials)
Examinations
June
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Contents
Introduction
Join the World Class 2
Your prestigious University of London qualification 4
Improving health worldwide 6
Your study with us 7
Entrance requirements 10
Programmes
Clinical Trials 12
Demography and Health 14
Epidemiology 16
Global Health Policy 18
Infectious Diseases 20
Public Health 22
Reference section
Individual modules 25
How to apply and fees 26
Cover photo: Alissa Ferry
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Improving health worldwide
Photo: Rodrigue Barry, WHO
A world-leading
school of public
and global health
The London School of Hygiene &
Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is widely
recognised as a world-leading
school of public and global health,
working closely with partners in
the UK and worldwide to address
contemporary and future critical health
challenges. The School is committed
to supporting health professionals,
practitioners, policy-makers, clinicians
and scientists who want to obtain
a world-class qualification in public
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health and tropical medicine, no
matter where they are in the world.
At any one time over 100 of our
staff are based overseas, and the
School has forged many partnerships
with institutions and governments
throughout the world to support the
development of teaching and research
capacity, especially in low and middle
income countries. These collaborations
are embedded in multidisciplinary
collaborations which include clinicians,
epidemiologists, economists,
statisticians, social scientists, molecular
biologists and immunologists.
Our distance
learning
programme
Through our distance learning
programme, run in partnership
with the University of London
International Programmes, we
have been able to make our
specialised advanced training
more widely available. Focusing
on Clinical Trials, Demography
and Health, Epidemiology, Global
Health Policy, Infectious Diseases
and Public Health, these have
grown in popularity in recent
years, and we now have 3,000
registered distance learning
students from over 150 countries.
Our distance learning students
come from a wide range of
professional backgrounds, and
alumni go on to distinguished
careers in the field.
Many keep in touch with the
School for years and decades
to come, as partners and
collaborators. Wherever you are
and whatever your background,
we hope you will be inspired to
join us in our shared mission of
improving health worldwide.
lshtm.ac.uk
Your study with us
Flexible study
You study independently, at a time
and pace that suits you (subject to
some programme-specific deadlines).
Comprehensive study materials are
provided, with support available
from our academic staff. You have
between one and five years in which
to complete the Postgraduate
Certificate, and between two and
five years in which to complete the
Postgraduate Diploma or the MSc.
How you study
Access to the Schools online
learning site, Moodle, starts from
the beginning of October. Where a
module includes hard copies of study
materials, these will be sent to you
after registration, from September.
These materials will take you through
a programme of directed self-
study, and indicate how and where
you can obtain supplementary
study materials and access tutorial
support to enhance your studies.
Tutors are allocated to each
module and are available to
answer queries and promote
discussion during the study year.
Please note that, while some of the
distance learning modules may
include audio recordings of some of
the on-campus lectures, these are only
available as an optional additional
resource. Details of the study materials
To complete in the minimum period
(one year for the Postgraduate
provided for each module can be Certificate, and two years for the
found in the module specification Postgraduate Diploma or the MSc) you
documents located on the Structure should be prepared to study for 1525
tab of the relevant programme page hours per week throughout the study
at: londoninternational.ac.uk year. Most students take between three
and five years to complete their MSc.
Your study year
Support and feedback
The study year usually runs from the
beginning of October through to the You are given access to the Schools
June examinations, during which time online learning site, Moodle, from
tutorial support is available. Students the beginning of October, which
may also be studying between June
and September with tutorial support
contains learning materials and
online readings. You are encouraged
provision (e.g. those completing their
projects, writing the Clinical Trials
integrating report, and those studying
two of the Epidemiology modules).
Deadlines for submission of
coursework vary per programme
but are usually in March,
May and September.
Time commitment
Fifteen credit modules should take
on average 150 learning hours to
study (the Public Health 10 credit
core modules take, on average,
100 learning hours). Project work is
expected to take around 450 notional
learning hours, and the Clinical Trials
integrating module around 300
notional learning hours to complete.
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Your study with us
to pose questions and engage in
academic discussions with tutors and
fellow students through the online
module discussion forums, some of
which may be held in real-time.
Teaching staff provide written,
personalised feedback and
advice on formative and assessed
assignments. Those undertaking
a project are assigned personal
supervisors to support this work.
Module information
A module specification document
is provided for each module. This
includes full information on the overall
learning outcomes, content and
method of assessment of the module,
plus details on any prerequisites
required and study materials/resources
provided. The module specification
documents are found on the Structure
tab of the relevant programme page
at: londoninternational.ac.uk/courses
Credit system
The School operates a credit system
for its taught programmes, consistent
with the UK and European Credit
System (ECTS). This allows other
educational institutions and employers
to easily understand and recognise
the amount and standard of study
involved in the programmes.
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Credits are awarded for successful Study materials for modules vary from
completion of modules and the solely online to provision of interactive
project or integrating report. materials on CD-ROM, printed subject
A total of 180 UK (90 ECTS) credits are guides, textbooks and workbooks.
required for an MSc degree, 120 UK Where relevant you are supplied with
(60 ECTS) credits for a Postgraduate additional computer software e.g.
Diploma, and 60 UK (30 ECTS) credits Stata. You are also given access to past
for a Postgraduate Certificate. examination papers, examiners reports
and previous years project reports.
Assessment
Study in London
Assessment varies per module,
but will include a combination of
unseen written examination papers
Distance learning students may
choose to study up to two elective
and written assignments. Details are modules at the School in London
(blended learning study). London-
given in the module specifications.
based modules run for 2.5 days per
Examinations take place once a
week over a five-week period. Not
year in June and are normally held
all modules are available for study via
in your country of residence.
blended learning and this option is
We have examination centres in available once you have completed
over 180 countries worldwide, for the compulsory core modules.
details please visit:
londoninternational.ac.uk/exams If you select this study option, you
You will need to pay an additional fee will be responsible for arranging your
to your local examination centre. own travel and accommodation
in London, and will be required
to pay additional module fees.
Study materials
Once you have registered for the
programme, you will have access to the
Schools online learning site, Moodle,
which starts from the beginning of
October. Many module materials
and resources are delivered through
Moodle, so it is very important that
you have regular online access.
Distance Learning Egypt/UK

Alumni Ambassadors Enas Newire

Some of our alumni have agreed to be
Student Ambassadors and they offer
advice to prospective students about
how they successfully managed their
studies, and tips about balancing study
with work and family commitments.
MSc Infectious Diseases
Cairo-based Molecular Researcher
Enas completed her MSc in
Infectious Diseases in 2010.
E: loneaman1@student.london.ac.uk
Europe

For more information, including a Bryan Thoma

full list of Ambassadors, please visit:
londoninternational.ac.uk/alumni
or lshtm.ac.uk/alumni/chapters
Canada
April Hexemer
MSc Epidemiology
During her studies, April worked
full-time at the Public Health
Agency of Canada in the Outbreak
Management Division. She completed
her MSc in Epidemiology in 2014.
E: hexeby@gmail.com
Caribbean
Nastassia Rambarran
MSc Public Health
Nastassia is a General Practitioner
living in Barbados, who completed
the MSc in Public Health in 2013.
E: nastassia.rambarran@gmail.com
MSc Epidemiology
Medical Microbiologist and Virologist,
Munich-based Bryan completed
his MSc in Epidemiology in 2011.
E: bryan.thoma@ymail.com
Kenya
Joseph Nkuranga
MSc Epidemiology
A Clinical Specialist and Technical
Team Leader, Joseph completed
his MSc in Epidemiology in 2014.
E: joseph.nku@gmail.com
Nigeria/UK
Dr. Chris Oyewole Durojaiye
MSc Infectious Diseases
Chris is a Specialist Registrar in
infectious diseases at University
Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
He completed his MSc in
Infectious Diseases in 2013.
E: docwolex@yahoo.co.uk
Stay connected
The School has a series of
blogs written entirely by its
current students. The bloggers
offer a fantastic insight into their
day-to-day studies, share details of their
personal academic and research
interests, as well as stories of the work
they have conducted, and experiences
they have enjoyed during their studies.
The blogs give you the opportunity
to find out more about the distance
learning programme while enabling
you to engage with each other and
really feel a part of the Schools thriving
global community. The blogs can be
read at: blogs.lshtm.ac.uk/students/
or londonexternal.wordpress.com

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Entrance requirements
Clinical Trials
All applicants are required to have:
Either a first or second class honours
degree, or the equivalent, from a
university or other institution acceptable
to the University of London, in a subject
appropriate to the programme;
Or an appropriate professional or
technical qualification, together
with at least three years relevant
experience, which satisfies the
University as a qualification equivalent
to a second class honours degree. All
applications in this category will be
considered on an individual basis.
Demography and Health
All applicants are required to have:
Either a first or second class honours
degree or equivalent, from a university
or other institution acceptable to
the University of London in a subject
appropriate to the programme (suitable
undergraduate degrees would include
any social science, quantitative or
public health topic, i.e. geography,
sociology, economics, political sciences,
statistics, anthropology, mathematics,
human sciences, biological sciences);
Or a registrable qualification
appropriate in medicine, dentistry
or veterinary studies.
Applicants with an appropriate
technical qualification, or equivalent
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qualification and experience from Global Health Policy
overseas, are also welcomed.
All applicants are required to have:
Applicants who do not satisfy the
above requirements may still be A first or second class honours degree
admitted at the discretion of the or the equivalent, from a university
University and the School on the or other institution acceptable to
basis of their academic qualifications, the University of London, in:
work experience and references. Either a scientific subject (e.g. biology,
Applicants must have at least medicine, nursing or pharmacy);
equivalent to a UK GCSE pass grade Or a social science subject such
AB in mathematics or statistics; or as: anthropology, demography,
a good grade in a mathematics or development studies, economics,
statistics module of an undergraduate environmental studies, human rights,
degree (including arithmetic and geography, international politics,
basic algebra, and the manipulation international relations, law, sociology,
of logarithms and exponents). policy studies, politics, political
science, or water and sanitation.
Epidemiology
Applicants who do not satisfy the
All applicants are required to have: above requirements may still be
A first or second class honours degree admitted at the discretion of the
or equivalent, from a university or University and the School on the
other institution acceptable to the basis of their academic qualifications,
University of London, in health-related work experience and references.
disciplines or in statistics or another
appropriate subject. Work experience
in a health sciences or healthcare
setting is desirable but not essential.
Applicants with an appropriate
professional or technical qualification
in a health-related field, which satisfies
the University as a qualification
equivalent to a second class honours
degree, together with at least three
years relevant experience, may also
be considered on an individual basis.
 Infectious Diseases
All applicants are required to have:
A first or second class honours
degree or the equivalent, from
a university or other institution
acceptable to the University of
London, in a scientific subject (e.g.
biology, medicine, nursing, dentistry,
veterinary science, pharmacy) or in
another scientific discipline which
has, in the opinion of the University,
included suitable preliminary training.
Applicants with an appropriate
technical qualification and work
experience will also be considered.
Public Health
All applicants are required to have:
A first or second class honours
degree or equivalent in health-related
disciplines or another appropriate
subject, from a university or other
institution acceptable to the University
of London, and a minimum of one
years relevant work experience.
English language
All applicants must have an advanced
level of ability to study in English.
Applicants may be required to pass or
to have passed within the last three
years, at the appropriate level, a test of
proficiency in English acceptable to the
University. For more information please
visit: bit.ly/lshtm_eng_lang_reqs
Computer
requirements
You must have a computer with
regular access to the internet to
access each modules learning
materials and resources, including
online library resources, to participate
in online discussion forums,
and to submit assignments.
You will also need suitable hardware
capacity on your computer for
document storage, plus basic
software, such as a PDF reader.
For further information on all
programme-specific computer
requirements please visit the
Requirements tab of the
programme course page at:
londoninternational.ac.uk/health
Programme
specification
and Programme
regulations
All of the programme structures
given in this prospectus are subject
to confirmation in the 20162017
Programme specification and
Programme regulations. The
Programme regulations also contain
full details on the rules that govern
the choice of any course, please see:
londoninternational.ac.uk/regs
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Clinical Trials
Welcome from the
programme team
The need for rigorous evaluation
of components of healthcare is
increasingly recognised worldwide.
An important type of evaluation is
the randomised controlled clinical
trial. These programmes will give
you an understanding of trials
which will equip you to work in
this increasingly important field.
If you are registered for the
Postgraduate Diploma or the MSc,
you may choose from a number of
elective modules which will allow
you to expand and deepen your
conceptual and practical skills. The
main disciplinary perspectives will
come from clinical trials, statistics
and epidemiology, but others
will be considered in both the
core and elective modules.
Diana Elbourne and
Claire Snowdon,
Programme Directors
Who are the
programmes for?
These programmes will be relevant
for those wishing to gain an overall
understanding of clinical trials
before moving into the field, and
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for those who have general or
specialist experience in this area
and aim to broaden their role in
the design, management, analysis
and reporting of clinical trials.
Programme objectives
These programmes aim to provide
you with a theoretical and practical
understanding of the issues involved
in the design, conduct, analysis
and interpretation of randomised
controlled trials of health interventions.
They will be suitable for students
working in high, middle and low
income countries. You will be trained to
develop skills to scrutinise information,
analyse critically, carry out research,
and communicate effectively.
Study materials
The Clinical Trials modules are
delivered solely online. The study
materials comprise interactive sessions
supported by online discussion
forums, readings and additional
resources provided through our
online learning site, Moodle. Statistical
software (Stata) is supplied.
Dr John Mark
Velasco
MSc Clinical Trials, Philippines
My MSc Clinical Trials degree
helped me a lot in my career.
When I graduated back in 2013,
I was the first and only Filipino
graduate of MSc Clinical Trials.
Due to this unique qualification,
I was soon invited to become
a member of the expert panel
which reviews clinical trials for
implementation in the Philippines.
Dr Velasco holds qualifications
from the Universities of the
Philippines and Iowa alongside
his Postgraduate Diploma (2011)
and MSc in Clinical Trials (2013)
from LSHTM. He is a high-ranking
virologist for the Armed Forces
Research Institute of Medical
Sciences in Cebu City and the
US Army Medical Component.
 Structure
The Postgraduate Certificate,
Postgraduate Diploma and
MSc include four compulsory
core modules:
Fundamentals of clinical trials CTM101
Basic statistics for clinical trials CTM102
Clinical trials in practice CTM103
Reporting and reviewing
clinical trials CTM104
The Postgraduate Diploma
also consists of:
Four elective modules:
At least three modules must be taken
from selection group CTM2. The
remaining module can be chosen from
other CTM2 modules, or from selection
groups EPM3 and PHM2 (listed opposite)
The MSc also consists of:
Five elective modules:
At least three modules must be
taken from selection group CTM2.
The remaining two modules can be
chosen from other CTM2 modules, or
from selection groups EPM3/IDM2/
IDM3/IDM5/PHM2 (listed opposite).
Plus
Two compulsory modules:
Protocol development CTM201
Integrating module CTM210
Additional information
All Clinical Trials modules successfully
completed will be assigned 15 credits each; the
integrating report will be assigned 30 credits.
For Postgraduate Diploma and MSc students,
credit for one or two modules studied at
the School (blended learning study) may
Selection groups
Elective modules from CTM2:
Trial designs CTM202
Project management and research
co-ordination CTM203
Regulatory affairs, good clinical
practice and ethics CTM204
Data management CTM205
Data monitoring and interim
analyses CTM206
Design and analysis of
epidemiological studies CTM207
Further statistical methods in
clinical trials CTM208*
Cluster randomised trials CTM209
Elective modules from EPM3:
Epidemiology of communicable
diseases EPM301
Modelling and the dynamics of
infectious diseases EPM302
Advanced statistical methods
in epidemiology EPM304*
Human genetic epidemiology EPM306
Global epidemiology of non-
communicable diseases EPM307
Elective modules from
IDM2, IDM3 and IDM5:
Bacterial infections IDM201
Nutrition and infection IDM202
Parasitology IDM203
Viral infections IDM204
Healthcare-associated
infections IDM205
be allowed in place of one or two of the
above elective modules, subject to module
restrictions. An additional fee will be payable.
Students who have been examined in and
have passed two CTM1 modules (which
must include CTM101) may be permitted
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Immunology of infection
and vaccines IDM213
Water, sanitation and hygiene IDM215
Epidemiology and control of
infectious diseases in developing
countries IDM301
HIV/AIDS IDM501
Tuberculosis IDM502
Malaria IDM503
Elective modules from PHM2:
Analytical models for decision
making PHM201
Economic analysis for health
policy PHM203
Economic evaluation PHM204
Environmental epidemiology PHM205
Environmental health policy PHM206
Health care evaluation PHM207
Globalisation and health PHM209
Medical anthropology in
public health PHM211
Principles and practice of health
promotion PHM213
Conflict and health PHM214
History and health PHM215
Sexual health PHM216
*Students may not register for and study both
CTM208 and EPM304.
Please note: the software provided with module
EPM302 is not fully compatible with Macs.
to proceed to elective module studies.
To view the module specifications for this
programme, please visit our website:
londoninternational.ac.uk/health
Note that restrictions and prerequisites
may apply to some of the modules.
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Demography and Health

Welcome from the

programme team
This unique online Masters degree
offers professional training in
population studies that emphasises
health and social epidemiology.
It is designed for those interested
in acquiring technical expertise in

Photo: Lauren DMello-Guyett

demography and understanding the
interlinkages between population
studies and health, including fertility,
sexual behaviour, ageing, health
inequalities and life expectancy.
Lynda Clarke, Programme Director
Who are the
programmes for?
Graduates from the course would be
equipped to pursue careers in public
health, academic research of a very
wide nature, NGOs, reproductive health
programmes, health services and
government statistical offices, as well
as policy and planning organisations.
Programme objectives
This programme aims to provide
a broad training in the theories
and methods of demography
and population sciences and their
application to health, social welfare
and economic development.
Completion of the MSc may allow
you to progress to a higher research
degree in public health or medicine.
Study materials
practical workbooks and textbooks.
You are actively encouraged to
participate in online discussion
forums. Training is also provided in
the use of Stata statistical software.
Please note: places on this programme
are limited for the 20162017 academic
year. You are therefore advised to
apply and complete your registration
as early as possible. Details on how
to complete the online registration
will be provided with your offer.

The Demography and Health

modules are delivered by interactive
learning materials supplied through
the Schools online learning site,
Moodle. Some module materials are
delivered on CD-ROM with supporting

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 Structure
MSc: 9 modules plus a project
report or 12 modules
Postgraduate Diploma: 8
modules (6 compulsory modules
plus 2 elective modules)
Postgraduate Certificate: 4 modules
(the first 4 compulsory modules)
Four compulsory core modules
Introduction to demographic
analysis DEM101
Population studies DEM102
Fundamentals of epidemiology EPM101
Statistics with computing EPM102
Plus two compulsory DEM2 modules
(Postgraduate Diploma and MSc only)
Demographic data: sources, collection
and evaluation DEM201
Demographic analysis: further
methods and models DEM202
MSc: You must select at least two further
DEM modules from the DEM2 selection
group. The remaining modules can
be chosen from the selection groups
listed opposite. Please note, the DEM2
and elective modules are available for
study in the 20172018 academic year.
Selection groups Additional information
Elective modules from DEM2 All modules successfully completed will
be assigned 15 credits each; the project
Contemporary demographic report will be assigned 45 credits.
trends and issues DEM203
For Postgraduate Diploma and MSc
Demographic analysis: applications students, credit for one or two modules
and extensions DEM204 studied at the School may be allowed in
Analysis of survey and place of one or two of the above elective
modules, subject to module restrictions.
population data DEM205
Students who have been examined
Elective modules from EPM in and have passed the core modules
Practical epidemiology EPM103 DEM101 and DEM102 and at least one of
EPM101 or EPM102 may be permitted to
Writing and reviewing proceed to elective module studies.
epidemiological papers EPM105
To view the module specifications for this
Study design: writing a grant programme, please visit our website:
application EPM201 londoninternational.ac.uk/health
Note that restrictions and prerequisites
Epidemiology of communicable may apply to some of the modules.
diseases EPM301
Modelling and the dynamics of
infectious diseases EPM302
Global epidemiology of non-
communicable diseases EPM307
Elective modules from GHM
The economics of global
health policy GHM101
The politics of global health
policy GHM102
Environmental change and global
health policy GHM103
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Epidemiology
A welcome from the
programme team
Epidemiology is the key discipline
underlying medical research, public
health practice and healthcare
evaluation. The understanding of
its principles and practice is crucial
for those involved in the design
or assessment of epidemiological
studies and programme evaluation.
Epidemiological methods are also
used to describe the size and nature
of health problems, to investigate the
aetiology of specific diseases, and to
evaluate the impact of interventions
for treating and preventing ill health.
These programmes provide
professional epidemiological training
for people who cannot attend
regular face-to-face classes. You are
encouraged to actively participate
in discussion forums on our online
learning site, allowing you to discuss
your studies. You also benefit from
contact with the student support team
and receive academic support from
tutors. We hope you enjoy participating
in these programmes, find it a
rewarding and stimulating experience,
and one that enhances your career.
Anne Tholen, Programme
Director; Sara Thomas,
Programme Content Director
and Patrick Nguipdop Djomo,
Deputy Programme Director
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Who are the
programmes for?
They are suitable for those aiming for
a career in epidemiology research,
academics in other health areas and
other health professionals. These
programmes are also of interest to
people who require an understanding
of epidemiology, such as medical
journalists and scientific officers
in government and industry.
Programme objectives
The study of epidemiology will give
you a comprehensive understanding
of basic concepts and methods in
epidemiology, together with advanced
skills in specific applications of
epidemiological research methods.
Study materials
Most of the Epidemiology modules
are delivered through the provision
of interactive material on CD-ROM,
supported by online discussion forums,
readings and additional resources
provided in both printed format and
through our online learning site.
Some study materials are delivered
solely in printed format supported
with additional online resources.
Statistical software (Stata) is supplied.
Christine Blaser
Epidemiology, Canada
The programme offered the
intellectual challenge I was looking
for. Assignments contained a
balance between the application
of textbook knowledge and a
thorough practice of analytical
and methodological skills.
Distance learning allows the
student to develop excellent
planning skills and self-discipline
and to overcome obstacles, all
of which can be sought-after
competences in the job market.
Since graduation Ive had three
successful job interviews during
which the excellence of the
School was emphasized. I chose
to work as project coordinator
in a university research centre
documenting and harmonizing
data from many international
epidemiological studies.
Structures
The Postgraduate Certificate,
Postgraduate Diploma and
MSc include four compulsory
core modules:
Fundamentals of epidemiology EPM101
Statistics with computing EPM102
Practical epidemiology EPM103
Writing and reviewing
epidemiological papers EPM105
The Postgraduate Diploma also
consists of two compulsory modules:
Study design: writing a grant
application EPM201
Statistical methods in
epidemiology EPM202
Plus
Two further elective modules:
Both modules must be chosen
from selection group EPM3.
The MSc also consists of
two compulsory modules:
Study design: writing a grant
application EPM201
Statistical methods in
epidemiology EPM202
Plus
Three further elective modules:
At least two modules must be taken
from selection group EPM3, the
remaining module can be chosen from
the selection groups listed opposite.
Plus
Compulsory project report EPM500
and a qualifying examination paper
EPM400 in the final year of study.
Selection groups
Elective modules from CTM2:
Trial designs CTM202
Project management and research
co-ordination CTM203
Regulatory affairs, good clinical
practice and ethics CTM204
Further statistical methods in
clinical trials CTM208*
Cluster randomised trials CTM209
Elective modules from EPM3:
Epidemiology of communicable
diseases EPM301
Modelling and the dynamics of
infectious diseases EPM302
Advanced statistical methods
in epidemiology EPM304*
Human genetic epidemiology EPM306
Global epidemiology of non-
communicable diseases EPM307
Elective modules from IDM2:
Bacterial infections IDM201
Nutrition and infection IDM202
Parasitology IDM203
Healthcare-associated
infections IDM205
Immunology of infection
and vaccines IDM213
Water, sanitation and hygiene IDM215
Additional information
All Epidemiology modules successfully
completed will be assigned 15 credits each;
the project report will be assigned 45 credits.
For Postgraduate Diploma and MSc students,
credit for one or two modules studied at
the School (blended learning study) may
be allowed in place of one or two of the
above elective modules, subject to module
restrictions. An additional fee will be payable.
londoninternational.ac.uk/health
Elective modules from IDM3:
Epidemiology and control of
infectious diseases in developing
countries IDM301
Elective modules from IDM5:
HIV/AIDS IDM501
Tuberculosis IDM502
Malaria IDM503
Elective modules from PHM2:
Analytical models for decision
making PHM201
Economic analysis for health
policy PHM203
Economic evaluation PHM204
Environmental epidemiology PHM205
Environmental health policy PHM206
Health care evaluation PHM207
Globalisation and health PHM209
Medical anthropology in
public health PHM211
Principles and practice of health
promotion PHM213
Conflict and health PHM214
History and health PHM215
Sexual health PHM216
*Students may not register for and
study both CTM208 and EPM304.
Students may be permitted to register for EPM2
and elective modules only once they have
successfully completed EPM101 and EPM102.
To view the module specifications for
this programme, please visit our website:
londoninternational.ac.uk/health
Note that restrictions and prerequisites
may apply to some of the modules.
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Global Health Policy
A welcome from the
programme team
The Global Health Policy programmes
provide an introduction to core
concepts in the economics and
politics of global health. These
include an understanding of health
determinants and outcomes that
transcend national boundaries;
the policy responses required to
protect and promote population
health in a globalising world; and the
institutions and actors who affect
global decision-making processes.
The programmes draw on expertise
from the Department of Global Health
and Development at the School
and on long-standing traditions
of analysis of health politics and
policy. Global Health Policy is the
first Masters level programme by
distance learning of its kind.
In addition to compulsory core
modules and a wide range of
optional modules which allow
for specialisation, you can also
carry out an individual research
project in an area of your choice.
Preslava Stoeva, Programme
Director, Catherine Dodds,
Deputy Programme Director and
Emma Hutchinson, Programme
Content Director
18 Postgraduate study in health
Who are the
programmes for?
The programmes are aimed at
students and professionals from both
health and non-health backgrounds
who want to understand more
about policies associated with global
health. They will be of value to those
seeking positions related to issues
of global health policy in national,
regional or global health organisations;
health-related research institutions;
NGOs and private consultancies.
Programme objectives
By the end of these programmes, you
will be expected to have established
a solid foundation in various theories
and practices concerned with global
health, as well as understand the
emerging institutional structures and
governance mechanisms to address
global health issues. You should also
gain a good appreciation of relevant
health policy research methods.
Study materials
Photo: Rodrigue Barry, WHO
The Global Health Policy modules
comprise a range of study resources
and reading materials supported by
discussion forums, delivered through
the Schools online learning site, Moodle.
 Structure
The Postgraduate Certificate,
Postgraduate Diploma and
MSc include four compulsory
core modules:
The economics of global
health policy GHM101
The politics of global health
policy GHM102
Environmental change and global
health policy GHM103
Issues in global health policy GHM104
The Postgraduate Diploma
also consists of:
Four elective modules, chosen from
the selection groups listed opposite.
The MSc also consists of:
Five elective modules, chosen from
the selection groups listed opposite.
Plus
A project report
Or
Three further elective modules
* Additional Global Health Policy elective
module options will be available to view
at: londoninternational.ac.uk/health
Additional information
All Global Health Policy modules successfully
completed will be assigned 15 credits each;
the project report will be assigned 45 credits.
For Postgraduate Diploma and MSc students,
credit for one or two modules studied at
the School (blended learning study) may
be allowed in place of one or two of the
above elective modules, subject to module
restrictions. An additional fee will be payable.
Selection groups*
Elective module from EPM1: Stefan Werner
Fundamentals of epidemiology EPM101 Weber
Elective modules from EPM3:
MSc Global Health Policy,
Global epidemiology of non-
communicable diseases EPM307 Switzerland
(Students must pass EPM101
before studying this module.)
Elective module from GHM2:
Health systems GHM201
Elective module from IDM2:
Immunology of infection
and vaccines IDM213
Elective module from IDM3:
Epidemiology and control of
infectious diseases in developing I have been working in the
countries IDM301 pharmaceutical industry for 10
years, currently directing Payment
Elective modules from IDM5:
Policy in Novartis International AG.
HIV/AIDS IDM501 I always felt that I was only half
Tuberculosis IDM502 the leader I wanted to be because
I lacked a solid understanding of
Malaria IDM503
those factors that shape global
Elective modules from PHM2: health and the environment
Analytical models for decision in which pharmaceutical
making PHM201 companies operate.
Environmental epidemiology PHM205
Studying at the School by
Health care evaluation PHM207 distance learning is much more
Medical anthropology in engaging than when I studied
public health PHM211 business administration previously.
Conflict and health PHM214 Today we have videos, podcasts
and most importantly very
History and health PHM215 well-moderated, high-quality
discussions among students and
staff through the online forum.
Students who have been examined in and have
passed three GHM1 modules may be permitted
to proceed to elective module studies.
To view the module specifications for this
programme, please visit our website:
londoninternational.ac.uk/health
Note that restrictions and prerequisites
may apply to some of the modules.
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Infectious Diseases
A welcome from the
programme team
The Infectious Diseases programmes
draw upon the Schools long
tradition in the study of clinical and
epidemiological aspects of infectious
and tropical diseases. Providing a
broad understanding of infectious
diseases, together with developing
strategies for their control and
treatment, the programmes will
be of particular relevance to in-
service health professionals. These
include doctors or laboratory staff
who either wish to acquire new
knowledge in infectious diseases
or update their current expertise.
In addition to compulsory core
modules and a wide range of elective
modules which allow for specialisation,
it is also possible for you to carry out
an individual research project in an
area of your own choice. Many of the
staff involved in the programme work
closely with international aid agencies
and have extensive experience of,
and contact with, low and middle
income countries where infectious
diseases are most prevalent.
Patricia Gorak-Stolinska,
Programme Director; Jackie
Cliff, Programme Content
Director and Anita Skinner,
Deputy Programme Director
20 Postgraduate study in health
Who are the
Dr Jyoti Joshi
programmes for?
Infectious Diseases, India
These programmes are aimed at recent
graduates who wish to pursue an
advanced degree, people who took
their first training some time ago and
wish to update their knowledge in this
rapidly evolving field, and those who
wish to change career direction. Most
of the Infectious Diseases modules
require a basic background knowledge
of biochemistry, cell biology, genetics,
immunology and microbiology. The London School provides an
attractive mix of options suited to
Programme objectives working public health professionals
who are interested in staying
updated with the evidence base
The study of Infectious Diseases will give
and practice of public health. I
you a comprehensive understanding
was interested in getting exposure
of the biology of infective agents and
from a university of international
host on the outcome of infection.
repute and the School was easily
Plus, how to use this knowledge in
the winner. My degree from the
combination with epidemiological
School helped to advance my
and public health approaches, to
career in the immunization field.
develop rational strategies for the
control and treatment of infection.
Dr Jyoti Joshi graduated with an
MSc in Infectious Diseases in 2014.
Study materials She is now working as the Deputy
Director of the Immunization
The Infectious Diseases modules are Technical Support Unit at the
delivered through printed study guides, Public Health Foundation of India.
textbooks and readings. Additional
resources are provided via the online
learning site. Some modules are
delivered solely online or through
interactive material supplied on CD-ROM.
Structure
The Postgraduate Certificate,
Postgraduate Diploma and
MSc include four compulsory
core modules:
Principles of biostatistics and
epidemiology IDM101
Principles of biology IDM102
Biology of infectious diseases IDM103
Control of infectious diseases IDM104
The Postgraduate Diploma
also consists of:
Selection groups
Elective module from IDM2:
Bacterial infections IDM201
Nutrition and infection IDM202
Parasitology IDM203
Viral infections IDM204
Healthcare-associated
infections IDM205
Immunology of infection
and vaccines IDM213
Water, sanitation and hygiene IDM215
Additional information
All Infectious Diseases modules successfully
completed will be assigned 15 credits each;
the project report will be assigned 45 credits.
For Postgraduate Diploma and MSc
students, credit for one or two modules
studied at the School may be allowed in
place of one or two of the above elective
modules, subject to module restrictions.
An additional fee will be payable.
Students who have been examined
in and have passed three IDM1
modules may be permitted to proceed
to elective module studies.

Four elective modules:
At least three must be taken from
selection groups IDM2, IDM3, IDM5
or IDM6. The fourth module can be
chosen from the selection groups listed
opposite, or from blended learning study
modules. A maximum of two in-house
modules can be chosen in total.
The MSc also consists of:
Either eight elective modules:
At least six must be taken from selection
groups IDM2, IDM3, IDM5 or IDM6. The
remaining modules can be chosen from
the selection groups listed opposite, or
from blended learning study modules.
A maximum of two blended learning
modules can be chosen in total.
Or
Five elective modules
Plus a project report IDM600
Elective module from IDM3: To view the module specifications for this
Epidemiology and control of programme, please visit our website:
londoninternational.ac.uk/health
infectious diseases in developing
Note that restrictions and prerequisites
countries IDM301 may apply to some of the modules.
Elective modules from IDM5:
HIV/AIDS IDM501
Tuberculosis IDM502
Malaria IDM503
Elective module from IDM6:
Research design, management
and analysis IDM601
Elective modules from PHM2:
Health care evaluation PHM207
Medical anthropology in
public health PHM211
Principles and practice of health
promotion PHM213

londoninternational.ac.uk/health 21
Public Health
A welcome from the
programme team
The Public Health programmes
provide an opportunity for you
to gain knowledge and skills that
will enable you to address diverse
public health issues in low, middle
and high income settings.
The programmes draw on the
Schools long history of international
work and expertise in a variety
of disciplines fundamental in the
field of public health. The diverse
curriculum allows you to opt for a
broad range of knowledge or to
concentrate on specialised areas
such as the environment, health
economics or health promotion.
Throughout your studies you are
encouraged to consider how your
coursework might apply to your past
and current experiences in the field.
Newly acquired skills are of immediate
and longer term benefit to the way you
will think about and contribute to the
health of individuals and communities.
Ros Plowman, Programme Director
and Marcus Keogh-Brown,
Deputy Programme Director
22 Postgraduate study in health
Who are the (statistics, epidemiology, health
economics and social research)
programmes for? to real world health problems.
Students on the Schools Public Health
programmes use academic study Study materials
to deepen their understanding of
public health issues and to increase The Public Health study materials
their potential career development comprise a range of resources
in health-related fields. Students and reading materials supported
on these programmes come from by discussion forums, delivered
through the Schools online learning
diverse backgrounds. Many are
site, Moodle. Most modules also
health professionals working at a
include provision of a textbook
service or policy level, while others
specifically written for that module.
wish to obtain public health skills
The Basic Statistics module material
that they can apply to their work in
is delivered on CD-ROM with
development, community services,
additional printed materials, statistical
government, research or teaching.
software, and online resources.
Programme objectives Accreditation
These programmes aim to provide
you with knowledge and skills This programme is accredited by the
Agency for Accreditation of Public
to contribute to the health of
populations, communities and Health Education in the European
Region (APHEA) which is the
disadvantaged groups. You are offered
well-established and innovative accreditation body of the Association
of Schools of Public Health in the
public health approaches to the
promotion of health and prevention European Region (ASPHER).
of diseases, the provision and
evaluation of treatment and care,
and the investigation and control of
environmental threats to health.
By the end of these programmes
you should be able to apply the
core disciplines of public health
 Structure
The Postgraduate
Certificate consists of:
Four compulsory core modules
plus two further PHM1 modules
The Postgraduate
Diploma consists of:
Four compulsory core modules, two
further PHM1 modules, plus four
elective modules (at least two must
be taken from selection group PHM2,
the remainder chosen from the
selection groups listed opposite).
The MSc consists of:
Four compulsory core modules, one
stream-specific PHM1 module, one
further PHM1 module, one stream-
specific PHM2 module, plus either
seven elective modules (at least three
must be PHM2 modules, the remaining
modules may be chosen from the list
opposite) or four elective modules (from
the list opposite) and a project report.
If on the General stream: either eight
elective modules or five elective
modules (chosen from the list opposite)
and a project report must be chosen
after the PHM1 modules. At least
one PHM2 module must be chosen
if doing the project report; at least
four PHM2 modules must be chosen
if not doing the project report.
Additional information
All PHM1 modules successfully completed
will be assigned 10 credits each; all PHM2
modules will be assigned 15 credits each; the
project report will be assigned 45 credits.
Students who have been examined in and have
passed three PHM1 modules may be permitted
to proceed to elective module studies.
For Postgraduate Diploma and MSc students,
credit for up to two modules studied at the
School (blended learning) may be allowed
in place of one or two of the above elective
modules, subject to module restrictions.
Selection groups
Elective module from EPM2: Alison Maassen
Statistical methods in MSc Public Health, USA
epidemiology EPM202
Elective modules from IDM2:
Bacterial infections IDM201
Nutrition and infection IDM202
Parasitology IDM203
Healthcare-associated
infections IDM205
Immunology of infection
and vaccines IDM213 The Schools distance learning
programme offered me the
Water, sanitation and hygiene IDM215
Elective module from IDM3: flexibility to continue developing
my career while also gaining
Epidemiology and control of
academic knowledge from
infectious diseases in developing
countries IDM301 a prestigious institution.
Elective modules from IDM5: I completed the programme over
HIV/AIDS IDM501 four years across three continents,
often with limited access to the
Tuberculosis IDM502 internet few other academic
Malaria IDM503 programmes are that adaptable!
My degree has given me valuable
skills in such varied fields as
economic analysis, immunology,
health services management,
and epidemiology, all while
allowing me to gain practical
project management experience
in my full-time job. I apply
knowledge gained through
An additional fee will be payable. my degree to my daily work.
To view the module specifications for this
programme, please visit our website:
londoninternational.ac.uk/health
Note that restrictions and prerequisites
may apply to some of the modules.
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Public Health
There are four streams
to the MSc: MSc streams >> E&H HP HSM Gen
E&H: Environment and Health Four compulsory core modules

HP: Health Promotion Basic epidemiology PHM101 C C C C

HSM: Health Services Basic statistics for public health and policy PHM102 C C C C
Management Introduction to health economics PHM103 C C C C
Gen: General stream
Principles of social research PHM104 C C C C
To gain an MSc with a particular Additional PHM1 core modules
stream, you must complete the Issues in public health PHM105 R C
relevant compulsory modules for
that stream. These are marked Environment, health and sustainable
C
C in the table opposite. development PHM106
Modules marked R are Foundations for health promotion PHM107 C
recommended for that stream.
Health services PHM108 C
Where no compulsory or
recommended mark is made, Health policy, process and power PHM109 R R R
module choice is optional.
PHM2 elective modules:
New Health Services
Management and Organisational Analytical models for decision making PHM201 R
Management modules will be Economic analysis for health policy PHM203 R
available from October 2017.
Economic evaluation PHM204 R
Environmental epidemiology PHM205 R
Environmental health policy PHM206 C R R
Health care evaluation PHM207 R R R
Globalisation and health PHM209 R R R
Medical anthropology in public health PHM211 R R
Principles and practice of health promotion PHM213 R C R
Conflict and health PHM214 R R
History and health PHM215 R R R
Sexual health PHM216 R R
Applied communicable disease control PHM218
R R R
(available from October 2016)
Evaluation of public health interventions PHM219 R R R
New management modules, to be launched in 2017 C
Project report PHM305

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Individual modules
Individual modules
Almost all of the modules in our
distance learning MSc programmes
can be studied on an individual
basis. The modules enable students
to refresh their existing skills or
develop new ones, and to keep up
to date with the latest research and
knowledge underlying efforts to
improve public health worldwide.
They are particularly suitable for
professionals who wish to refresh
or modernise their skills in key areas
without taking a full postgraduate
Entry requirements
programme. These include those individual modules are included within
working in NGOs and government the structure of that programme
health departments, clinicians, and that the request for transfer is
researchers, scientists or other Where previous experience or
made within three years of having qualifications are required, they
professionals who are exposed completed the formal assessment
to some of the topics covered are listed on the web page for
for the individual modules. each programme and in the
and wish to learn more. The
registration period for those studying Students transferring from individual corresponding module specification
individual modules is two years. modules to a formal programme (accessible via the Structure tab) see:
will be required to pay the initial londoninternational.ac.uk/courses

Credit transfer
Students who complete individual
modules may then wish to register
formally for the Postgraduate
Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or
MSc programmes. The grades and
credits awarded for individual modules
may be transferred to a Postgraduate
Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or
MSc programme provided that the
programme registration fee
and the fees for the remaining
components of the programme.
Before applying to register for a
formal programme (i.e. Postgraduate
Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or
MSc), applicants who do not have
the usual academic qualifications
may be required to take one
individual module in order to
qualify for consideration for entry.
Applications
To apply to study individual module(s)
please visit the University of London
International Programmes relevant
programme web page and click on
the corresponding Apply online
tab (see page 26 for the application
and registration process).

londoninternational.ac.uk/health 25
How to apply and fees
Getting started
You should apply online
at: londoninternational.
ac.uk/courses/search
Please read the Guidance Notes
for Applications before you
complete your application.
Stage 1
Submit your online application.
Stage 2
Submit your documentary evidence.
This can be done online when
submitting your application or at a later
stage. Please see: londoninternational.
ac.uk/applications-admissions/
how-apply/documentary-evidence
Please do not send original documents
(scanned copies are acceptable).
Stage 3
We will notify you whether or
not you have been accepted.
Stage 4
Complete the online registration.
We explain how to do this in the
Offer Letter.
26 Postgraduate study in health
Stage 5
Start your studies. You will be given
access to the Schools online learning
site (Moodle) at the beginning of
October. If you have registered for
a module which provides hard-
copy study materials, these will
be sent to your correspondence
address in September. (Note that
Clinical Trials module materials are
delivered solely online via Moodle.)
Useful information
for applicants
Submit your application even if you
are waiting to sit an examination or
to receive examination results. We
can begin to process your application
without all the evidence, although
we will not be able to give you a
final decision until all the necessary
documentation has been received.
If you are unsure as to whether
or not you meet our entrance
requirements then we might be able
to advise you on this before you
submit your online application.
Fees payable to
the University
Fees are subject to annual revision
and typically may be increased by
up to 5% per annum. The full list of
annual fees for the programmes will
be published on the Student Fees
web page once confirmed, please visit:
londoninternational.ac.uk/fees
All fees must be paid in pounds
sterling and can be paid online via the
Student Portal using a credit/debit card
(Visa, MasterCard), by Western Union
Quick Pay, bankers draft/cheque or
international money/postal order, made
payable to The University of London.
Other costs
In addition to programme and
module fees, you will need to pay local
examination centre fees and examination
resit fees, if applicable. MSc students
who are carrying out a project may also
need to budget for travel expenses or
consumables, depending on the type
of project chosen.
Scholarships
Up-to-date information on scholarships
available for the distance learning
programmes can be found on
the London School of Hygiene &
Tropical Medicine website: lshtm.
ac.uk/study/funding as well as on
the University of London website:
bit.ly/funding_your_studies
Payment
The information contained in this
The fees given below refer to the 20162017 leaflet was correct at the date of
academic year and are effective from
publication but may be subject
1 March 2016 until 30 November 2016.
Fees are subject to annual review and to change. The University does
may be paid in one of two ways: not intend by publication or
distribution of this leaflet to create
Either any contractual or other legal
On initial registration, a single payment covering relation with applicants, registered
the registration fee and all module fees: students, their advisers or any other
persons. For the most up-to-date
Postgraduate Certificate 7,200 information please visit our website.
Postgraduate Diploma 9,750
Published by University of London
MSc 12,360 International Programmes (Design,
Or Editorial and Production).
Pay the initial registration fee, plus the fee Copyright University of
for each module you are taking in your first London, April 2016.
year. Then, in subsequent years, you pay
the fee for each new module you take.
Fees for Clinical Trials (CT), Demography and
Health, Epidemiology (EPI), Global Health
Policy (GHP) and Infectious Diseases (ID)
Initial registration fee 1,155
Fee per core module 1,515
Fee per elective module 650
Fee for final project 1,935
(EPI, GHP and ID)
Fee for integrating module (CT) 1,300
Public Health (PH)
Initial registration fee 1,155
Fee per core module 1,000
Fee per elective module 650
Fee for final project 1,935
Individual modules
Please note that there is no initial
registration fee for modules
Fee per core module 1,800
(CT, EPI, GHP and ID)
Fee per core module (PH) 1,200
Fee per elective module 1,800

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of programmes we offer, please visit
our website or contact us at:
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