Program Overview
The Public Health for Eye Care 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 Public Health for Eye Care 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 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health for Eye Care 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
- Basic Epidemiology
- Basic Statistics for Public Health and Policy
- Epidemiology of Blinding Eye Diseases
- Introduction to Health Economics
- Public Health Programmes in Eye Care
- Skills for Field Projects in Eye Care
- Childhood Eye Disease and Ocular Infections
- Non-communicable Eye Disease
- Implementing Eye Care: Skills and Resources
- Global Disability & Health
- Applying Public Health Principles in Developing Countries
- Principles and Practice of Public Health
- Proposal Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A student must normally satisfy the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine general entrance requirements and the additional programme specific entrance requirements as follows:
The normal minimum entrance qualification for registration at the School on a Master\'s programme is at least one of the following:
- a second-class honours degree of a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a subject appropriate to that of the course of study to be followed
- a registrable qualification appropriate to the course of study to be followed, in medicine, dentistry or veterinary studies
Applications with an appropriate technical qualification, or equivalent qualification and experience from overseas, are also welcomed.
Additionally for the MSc Public Health for Eye Care, students are expected to be health care professionals involved in eye care, or to have an appropriate technical qualification and work experience.
Any prospective student who does not meet the above minimum entry requirement, but who has relevant professional experience, may still be eligible for admission. Qualifications and experience will be assessed from the application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,150 (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- Language English
- Duration 12 months