Taught course

Nutrition for Global Public Health

Institution
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine · Department of Epidemiology and Population Health
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

In order to be admitted to the MSc Nutrition for Global Public Health, an applicant must:

  • hold either a first degree at Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) standard in a relevant discipline, or a degree in medicine recognised by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) for the purposes of practising medicine in the UK, or another degree of equivalent standard awarded by an overseas institution recognised by UK ENIC or the GMC.

or

  • hold a professional qualification appropriate to the programme of study to be followed obtained by written examinations and judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to an Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) degree or above.

or

  • have relevant professional experience or training which is judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to an Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) degree or above.

If you have not previously studied in the UK, you can check our guide to international equivalent qualifications for our master's degrees.

Applicants who have worked in nutrition, health or other relevant global nutrition activities will be given preference.

English language requirements

As part of the application process, applicants are required to demonstrate how they meet LSHTM's minimum English Language requirements.

Intercalating students

You will need the equivalent of a bachelor's degree to undertake an MSc. This will usually require you to have a BSc degree or have completed the first three years of your medical degree. More information on intercalating an MSc at LSHTM.

Find out more about the MSc Nutrition for Global Public Health entry requirements on the LSHTM website.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Tackling the challenges of all forms of malnutrition worldwide, nutrition for global health focuses on addressing public health nutrition priorities, through understanding the role of nutrition and its determinants to identify ways for improving nutrition in a sustainable and equitable way.
Studying with us, you’ll gain extensive expertise through integrating epidemiological, dietary, public health, social and biological aspects of nutritional science informed by the latest research. You’ll develop critical analytical skills, be equipped to design interventions, evaluate their impacts, and bridge the translation of science to policies and programmes, ready to confront the challenges of public health nutrition. This course is designed to focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), however the acquired skills and learning outcomes are widely applicable to all populations.
Did you know: LSHTM has been ranked 2nd in the world and 1st in the UK for public health (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024) and 2nd in the world for public, environmental & occupational health (US News Best Global Universities Ranking by Subject 2025-26).
What you will learn
  • Develop an advanced knowledge of public health nutrition at biological, social and policy levels within a global context
  • Assess, select and apply a range of research skills and techniques, including anthropometry, dietary analysis, statistics, epidemiology, qualitative methods, research, computing and information retrieval
  • Understand how to interpret and synthesise data to analyse and evaluate problems at different population levels
  • Identify and formulate appropriate responses and intervention strategies to address nutritional issues, taking into account the public health and social policy contexts
  • Apply knowledge of effective teamwork and communication skills to solve problems and achieve goals.

Find out more about the MSc Nutrition for Global Public Health programme on the LSHTM website.

Accreditation

The MSc Nutrition for Global Public Health is accredited by the UK Association for Nutrition (Accreditation number: AC226). Graduates will therefore be able to apply for direct entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists as a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) after graduation. Please note: this course is not a dietetic qualification.

Information for international students

The final closing dates for all taught Master’s applications for entry in the 2025/26 academic year is Sunday 27 July 2025 at 23:59 UK time for all students requiring a Student visa.

Find out more about the MSc Nutrition for Global Public Health programme on the LSHTM website.

Fees and funding

UK students
Please see the LSHTM website.
International students
Please see the LSHTM website.

For up to date information on funding available for postgraduate programmes at LSHTM, please visit our website.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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Course Enquiries
Email
study@lshtm.ac.uk