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MSc - Master of Science
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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By the end of this stream students will be able to demonstrate ability to apply knowledge of the core disciplines of public health, consisting of statistics; epidemiology; health economics; and social research, to real health problems. In addition, students will be able to:
The stream is aimed at anyone - with or without any previous training in economics - who is interested in working as a health economist in an academic or professional capacity across high-, middle- and low-income countries.
In order to be admitted to the MSc Public Health, an applicant must: hold either a first degree at Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) standard in a relevant discipline, or a degree in medicine recognised by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) for the purposes of practising medicine in the UK, or another degree of equivalent standard awarded by an overseas institution recognised by UK ENIC or the GMC or hold a professional qualification appropriate to the programme of study to be followed obtained by written examinations and judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to an Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) degree or above or applicants with a 2:2 degree will also be considered if they have sufficient relevant professional experience or training in the field (sufficient, relevant work experience would typically mean at least two years working in a field allied to public health) - we would encourage such applicants to contact the Programme Directors to discuss their suitability before applying.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,940 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£29,960 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£29,960 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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