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

Analyse current and emerging health care problems and the range of health policies developed through the application of health policy and economic principles. In the MSc International Health Policy programme, you analyse current and emerging health care problems and the range of health policies being developed to address them through the application of health policy and economic principles. You also learn to analyse health systems from an international and comparative perspective.

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 three compulsory half unit courses, and will complete a compulsory 6,000-word dissertation which may be written in conjunction with a summer placement within a government department, international agency, private organisation, or academic research institution. The purpose of the dissertation is to allow students to explore a particular topic or a relevant policy issue in some depth. Compulsory and core courses include Financing Health Care, Introduction to Health Policy and Politics, Health Care Regulation, Dissertation in Health Policy.

Career pathways

Professional destinations after completing the degree include consultancies, pharmaceutical companies, health services, international organisations, 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 will be able to apply to take part in our Mentorship Programme.

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