Study Global Health Policy by Distance Learning PGDip at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London in the UK, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
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Global Health Policy by Distance Learning PGDip

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What will I learn?

Humanity is faced with many health-related challenges – non-communicable diseases, new and existing pathogens, environmental degradation, political and economic instability, conflict. These increasingly transcend national boundaries. Embracing the values of health equity, universal health coverage, and the improvement of health worldwide, you can join these efforts when you study with us.Study Global Healthy Policy by distance learning and you’ll benefit from our multidisciplinary expertise in areas including public health, epidemiology, health economics and political science. You will have an opportunity apply this knowledge to issues such as health systems, environmental health and infectious disease, with the support of academics who are active global researchers and policy influencers. With our flexible online format, you will be able to access your study materials wherever you are in the world and study at your own pace, at a time convenient to you.Probe big topics such as the impact of economics and politics on global health and global health policy. Explore how climate change and environmental degradation affect health and challenge health policymaking. Soon you’ll develop the conceptual understanding you need to make a difference in your field.

Which department am I in?

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Study options

Online/Distance (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£15,380.00 (US$ 19,862) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

14/09/2026

Start date

October 2026

Online/Distance (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£15,380.00 (US$ 19,862) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Entry requirements

For international students

All applicants are required to have:

Either a Second Class Honours degree (2:2) or above from a university or other institution, in a subject appropriate to the course. Relevant subjects include sciences (e.g. biology, medicine, nursing, pharmacy) or social sciences (e.g. anthropology, demography, development, economics, environmental studies, geography, human rights, international relations, law, politics, sociology)

or

the equivalent of a Second Class Honours degree (2:2) or above, from a university or other institution, in a subject appropriate to the course

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

LSHTM is among the foremost public health universities in the world committed to achieving excellence in global health education and research.

  • Wide range of degree options in global health on offer
  • Inter-disciplinary research in a variety of fields
  • Partnerships and collaborations all over the world
  • Excellent student services to assist students

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