MSc Health in Humanitarian Crises (Distance Learning) at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Health in Humanitarian Crises by Distance Learning develops practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities, covering the humanitarian project cycle, ethics, policy and global response architecture. It was developed with academics and field experts from organisations such as MSF, Save the Children and WHO; the course is not accepting applications for 2026/27.

Duration: 2-5 years  |  Study mode: distance learning (flexible, part-time)  |  Intake: October (not accepting applications for 2026/27)  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Principles of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Conflict and Health, Public Health Information in Humanitarian Crises, and Design and Planning of Humanitarian Health Projects, plus compulsory Monitoring and Evaluation for Humanitarian Health Projects. The MSc adds three electives (e.g. Global Mental Health, Control of Infectious Diseases, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Medical Anthropology in Public Health) and a compulsory project report (180 credits).

Career pathways

The programme prepares students for humanitarian response roles and leadership positions at organisational or national level, and provides a foundation for a PhD or Doctorate in public health.

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