Master of Science [M.Sc] [Public Health for Development] From London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Students on the MSc fromÊLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicin have substantial experience of planning or implementing public health programmes, of teaching or public-health-related research and wish to hone their critical professional skills. They have been based in low- or middle-income countries for two years or more, engaged in public health efforts in a range of contexts which may include Ministries of Health or NGOs in stable states, conflict areas or humanitarian relief.ÊÊ

We complement formal teaching with peer learning that builds on this professional experience and frames knowledge of public health within a development context. Students participate in an award-winning seminar series in which they examine their public health experience in light of material studied on the programme.

Objectives

By the end of the programme, students will able to:

• articulate a critical understanding of a range of topics related to public health in low- and middle-income settings;

• apply public health research skills to examine critically a range of public health questions;

• evaluate actions designed to improve public health;

• formulate evidence-based and appropriate strategies to control health problems and promote health;

• frame their knowledge of public health within a development context.

Careers

Graduates from this programme work in global health, health service management, in health programmes in low-income countries, in NGOs, and in research.

Below you will find just a few of the positions and organisations that our graduates from this course have entered. Please note that this is a small, representative sample of the types of organisations and roles that graduates enter, and is not comprehensive.

Job Titles

• Clinical Director

• Consultant Technical Adviser

• Doctor

• Environmental Public Health Scientist

• Epidemiology Department Sub-Director

• Freelance Consultant

• Global Health Specialist

• Health and WASH Project Co-Ordinator

• Malaria Technical Adviser

• Nutrition Adviser

• Project Manager

• Research and Evaluation Specialist

• Research Associate

OpenÊDay 2019

At LSHTM, we attract students who have a real passion for what they do, which makes for a stimulating environment in which to study.ÊOur open day covers master's degrees, distance learning programmes, short courses as well as introductory talks, tours of the building, and the chance to meet with programme directors and current students.

ComeÊand see what studying at LSHTM is really like. Feb 13th, 1-5pm 2019. Register now: https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/events/open-day