Program Overview
The Global Mental Health at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Global Mental Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 26,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,680 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Mental Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fundamentals in Global Mental Health
- Statistics for Epidemiology and Population Health
- Principles of Psychiatric Research and Psychiatric Epidemiology
- Platforms of Care for Mental Disorders
- Scaling-Up Packages of Care
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The normal minimum entrance qualification for registration at LSHTM/KCL-IOPPN on a Master\'s programme is at least an upper second-class honours degree of a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, or a registerable qualification in medicine, appropriate to the programme. A background (study, work or volunteer activities) in a mental health-related field is desirable but not essential.
Applications with an appropriate technical qualification, or equivalent qualification and experience from overseas, are also welcomed.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 26,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,680 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 26,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,680 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
London, United Kingdom
The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is a public research university in Bloomsbury, central London, and a member institution of the University of London that specialises in...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months