Founded by Sir Patrick Manson in 1899, LSHTM is a postgraduate school of public and global health in Bloomsbury. Its art deco building on Keppel Street carries the names of public health pioneers above the windows. Students come for MSc courses in epidemiology, public health, infectious diseases and health policy. Much of the research runs through partner units in The Gambia and Uganda.
London, United Kingdom
Official website: lshtm.ac.uk
1899
Postgraduate school of the University of London
Public and global health
Keppel Street, Bloomsbury
£32,000 – £40,000
International students, one-year MSc programmes
£18,000 – £24,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on lshtm.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Public Health
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MSc Epidemiology
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MSc Control of Infectious Diseases
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MSc Health Policy, Planning and Financing
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MSc Medical Statistics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Postgraduate teaching focused entirely on public and global health.
Research units in The Gambia and Uganda.
Classes full of doctors, nurses and health officials from many countries.
Graduates join ministries of health, the WHO, NGOs and global health funders.
Epidemiologists and statisticians work in universities, pharma and health agencies.
Many return home to lead public health programmes.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
Keppel Street runs between Gower Street and Malet Street, beside Senate House and the British Museum. Students share the University of London library and student union.
Bloomsbury is central and walkable, with squares, bookshops and Russell Square station close by. Rents are high, so many students live in intercollegiate halls.
CAS from the institution
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Most MSc programmes accept applications until places are filled, though popular courses close early. Scholarship deadlines usually fall between January and April, so apply by winter if you need funding.
Taught MSc programmes start in late September. Research degrees can start at other points in the year.
A UK Student visa, sponsored by London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Once you hold a CAS, apply online, show funds held for 28 days, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge. Most decisions come back within three weeks from outside the UK.
Public health, epidemiology, infectious diseases, health policy and medical statistics are popular. You need a good first degree in a relevant subject, some courses prefer work experience, and English at IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.
Yes. LSHTM offers its own scholarships and hosts awards such as Chevening and Commonwealth. Competition is strong, so apply for the course early to meet funding deadlines.
