Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

All applicants are required to have:

A first or second class honours degree or the equivalent, from a university or other institution acceptable to the University of London, in a scientific subject (e.g. biology, medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary science, pharmacy) or in another scientific discipline which has, in the opinion of the University, included suitable preliminary training.

Applicants with an appropriate technical qualification and work experience will also be considered.

Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see the School's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of the School on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references.

English language requirements

You need a high standard of English to study this programme - you can find full English language requirements on the LSHTM website.

Find out more about the Infectious Diseases by Distance Learning entry requirements on the LSHTM website.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Infectious diseases are a global threat. There are new emergent and re-emergent pathogens identified every year. With epidemics and outbreaks like Ebola and Dengue virus often making headlines, and COVID demonstrating an unprecedented speed of worldwide spread, it’s never been more important to stay ahead of the curve to save lives.

Study Infectious Diseases to gain a better understanding of pathogenic infections in global contexts. Taught by active researchers in a flexible online format, you’ll learn about and apply cutting-edge strategies for the control and treatment of a broad range of infections.

Your chosen selection of thought-provoking modules will equip you with the tools to implement the latest evidence into your day-to-day practice, ready to become a future leader in the field.

Did you know: LSHTM has been ranked 3rd in the world for infectious diseases (US News Best Global Universities Ranking by Subject 2025-26).

What you will learn

Discover how the basic principles of biology, biostatistics, epidemiology and public health apply to the control of infectious diseases
Build your specialism within the general area of infectious diseases, and look at infectious diseases in various contexts such as healthcare settings, nutrition and water and sanitation
Develop your knowledge of research methods and increase your critical and evaluation skills to apply independent scientific judgement
Study the current issues that dictate the direction of research in infectious diseases
Find out how to apply your knowledge to design control programmes and solve complex problems.

Find out more about the Infectious Diseases by Distance Learning programme on the LSHTM website.

The final closing date for all applications to study Infectious Diseases by distance learning (MSc, PG Dip, PG Cert and individual modules) is 23 September 2025.

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
part time
24-60 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
full time
24-60 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
PGDip
part time
24-60 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
full time
24-60 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
PGCert
part time
12-60 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
full time
12-60 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Course Enquiries
Email: study@lshtm.ac.uk

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Infectious Diseases (by Distance Learning)