Course description
Short Courses: Taking on MSc Modules
All of the modules that comprise our distance learning MSc programme can be studied on an individual basis or as themed groups. These are ideal for students who want to study flexibly but who do not have the time or funding available for a full MSc.
The modules and themed groups of modules enable participants to refresh their skills or develop new skills, and to keep in touch with the latest research and knowledge underlying efforts to improve public health worldwide. They are particularly suitable for professionals who wish to refresh or modernise their skills in key areas without taking a full postgraduate course. These include those working in NGOs, government health departments, clinicians, researchers, scientists or other professionals who are exposed to some of the topics covered and wish to learn more.
Epidemiology and Statistics for Health by Distance Learning (Themed Group)
Who Should Apply
This theme is suitable for clinicians or researchers keen to refresh or update their skills in epidemiology and/or statistics. It will provide an excellent foundation for professionals working with epidemiologists and statisticians who wish to find out more about the subject area, such as journalists, funders and engagers of funders in NGOs or international agencies.
Those working in clinical trials will find some of the modules very useful (those beginning with the code CT) and a number of these modules are available for preview as taster sessions.
The theme will be of interest to those employed in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry who wish to learn more about the subjects offered without committing to full-time study in London.
Many of the modules will be of interest to research degree students whose home institution does not provide the training offered by these modules.
Available modules and selected groups
http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/distancelearning/modules/index.html
Fees
The tuition fees for each module for 2013/14 are £1,130 (for 10 credit modules) and £1,695 (for 15 credit modules). Information about credits is given on the relevant webpage for that module.
Application, Admission and Further Information
Applications for the distance learning courses are processed by the University of London, International Programmes office. To apply online please visit the University of London relevant course webpage and click on the corresponding “Apply online” tab (individual modules) situated in the top right-hand corner of the page.