Shape the future of public health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Public health has never been more important, from responding to global pandemics and tackling infectious diseases, to addressing the health impacts of climate change and reducing health inequalities. The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is at the forefront of these challenges. Their research and teaching shape global health policy, strengthen health systems, and improve lives worldwide.
Learn from world-renowned experts at an institution ranked among the best globally for public and global health, where you’ll gain practical skills through research-led teaching and join a truly international community dedicated to improving health and health equity worldwide.
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Why choose the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Strong global rankings
LSHTM is ranked #3 globally and #1 in the UK for Public Health (ShanghaiRanking 2025) and #3 worldwide for Infectious Diseases (US News 2025-26), recognised as a world leader in global health.
Complete your master’s in one year
You can complete your specialist postgraduate qualification in just one year, saving time and accelerating your career.
A truly international student community
At LSHTM you will join a diverse and international community, with students and alumni from over 190 countries working to improve health worldwide.
Supportive career outcomes
90% of LSHTM graduates move into employment or further study within 15 months, taking up roles in governments, NGOs, international agencies and research institutions.
Live and study in central London
Studying in the heart of London gives you access to a global hub for health organisations, cultural exchange and professional networks.
Explore some of their top courses
Applications for 2026 entry will open early November 2025. Explore some of their most popular master’s programmes and join a world-leading institution dedicated to improving global health.
MSc Epidemiology
Investigate infectious and non-communicable diseases worldwide through data analysis, fieldwork and laboratory methods, gaining skills for impactful careers in research, policy and public health.
MSc Public Health
Gain the skills to improve population health worldwide through critical evaluation of evidence, development of effective interventions, and ability to shape policy in diverse settings.
MSc Health Data Science
Turn vast health‑related data into real‑world impact, learn programming, statistics, epidemiology and informatics from leading experts, and apply your skills through machine learning.
MSc Control of Infectious Diseases
Master multidisciplinary strategies in epidemiology, laboratory science and public health to investigate, control and evaluate interventions against endemic and epidemic infections.
MSc Nutrition for Global Public Health
Tackle malnutrition worldwide, integrating epidemiology, dietary, biological and social science.
MSc Climate Change & Planetary Health
Understand how heat stress, air pollution, biodiversity loss and other environmental threats affect human health.
Why LSHTM
Interactive learning: Courses combine small-group teaching, case studies and collaborative sessions, ensuring close engagement with academics who shape global health policy.
Global outlook: At LSHTM, education is outward-looking and shaped by global collaboration. Students engage directly with pressing health challenges across different regions of the world, gaining the perspective and skills to improve health in diverse contexts and make a tangible impact.
Facilities and resources: As a specialist institution, LSHTM offers a focused campus setting where students have access to dedicated teaching and research spaces, including specialist laboratories such as biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) facilities. Their Keppel Street and Tavistock Place sites in central London also provide modern study areas, seminar rooms, a social hub to support collaboration, and one of Europe’s most comprehensive public health libraries and archives.
Real-world impact: Learning goes beyond the classroom, with opportunities to take part in international conferences, policy initiatives and global health fieldwork.
Testimonials
Shahab Siddiqui (India)
MSc Climate Change & Planetary Health
"My decision to study at LSHTM was largely driven by the School’s global reputation for excellence in public health research. With its world-class faculty and cutting-edge approach to addressing climate change’s effects on human health, LSHTM stood out as the perfect place to deepen my understanding of this critical field. From the very first week, I felt incredibly fortunate to learn from leading experts who are shaping the future of planetary health. "
Mary Foley (Canada)
MSc Medical Statistics
“I can honestly say this year doing my MSc at LSHTM has been one of the best years of my life. The course was challenging but ultimately very well suited to my interests as a medical student. I also absolutely loved living in London.”
Hidenobu Matsuzaki (Japan)
MSc Public Health
“LSHTM ranked 2nd in the world for public health universities, with a historic focus on tropical medicine and decolonising global health, felt like the perfect fit. I knew I wanted to build a career that bridged clinical care and public health, individual patients and entire populations, through my studies at LSHTM.”
Sidra Irfan (Pakistan)
MSc Public Health for Global Practice
“If there's one thing everyone in the MSc Public Health for Global Practice (PHGP) can agree on, it is that the programme certainly stands out (from all programmes perhaps!). It isn’t just about lectures, assignments, and sleepless nights in the library, but also the genuine connections, memorable experiences, and a whole lot of fun we've had during our studies. “
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