MSc Global Health Policy at London School of Economics and Political Science

Draw on LSE's world leading strengths in politics and economics to analyse a range of global health policy issues and learn from a world-renowned faculty. The MSc Global Health Policy draws on LSE's world leading strengths in politics and economics to analyse a range of global health policy issues. Engaging with both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, you'll gain insights into a range of approaches to global health as you learn crucial skills in policy making, health economics, sociology, politics, demography and more.

Department: Department of Health Policy  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: 27 September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll take four (half-unit) compulsory courses and complete a 6,000-word dissertation. You'll also choose courses to the value of one and a half units from a wide range of options. Compulsory and core courses include Introduction to Health Policy and Politics, Global Health Policy: Institutions, Actors and Politics, Economic Analysis for Health Policy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

Career pathways

Possible professional destinations after completing the degree include international organisations and agencies, consultancies, insurance funds, pharmaceutical and medical devices industries, national health services, government departments and agencies and NGOs as well as employment in research or further study for a PhD. As a student in the LSE Department of Health Policy, you'll be able to apply to take part in our Mentorship Programme.

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