MSc Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy and Programming, MSc, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)

In order to be admitted to the MSc Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy and Programming, an applicant must:

• hold either a first degree at the UK equivalent to Second Class Honours (2:2) standard or above in a relevant discipline, or a degree in medicine recognised by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) for the purposes of practising medicine in the UK, or another degree of equivalent standard awarded by an overseas institution recognised by UK ENIC or the GMC.

or

• hold a professional qualification appropriate to the programme of study to be followed obtained by written examinations and judged by LSHTM and UGSPH to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above.

or

• have relevant professional experience or training which is judged by LSHTM and UGSPH to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above.

If you have not previously studied in the UK, you can check our guide to international equivalent qualifications for our master's degrees.

Additional requirements 

Successful applicants for the MSc Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy and Programming are expected to have worked either in the health sector in a low- or middle-income country setting or the sexual and reproductive health field for a minimum of two years.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirement, but who have relevant professional experience may still be eligible for admission. Qualifications and experience will be assessed from the application.

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English requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to meet these requirements: Band C.

Please see our English Language Requirements and English Language Requirements Policy for more information.

Exemptions

Applicants who are nationals of a UKVI-recognised majority English-speaking country or who have successfully completed an suitable academic qualification (at least equivalent to a UK Bachelor's degree), which was taught in a majority English speaking country from the UKVI approved country list automatically meet our English Language requirements.

MSc Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy and Programming applicants who have successfully completed a degree-level course comparable to a UK Bachelor’s Degree will meet the course’s English Language requirements if their degree-level course meets all of the following criteria:

• full-time
• at least nine months long
• undertaken at a UK ENIC recognised institution where the medium of instruction and assessment throughout the course is entirely in English
• completed with a gap of no more than five academic years before the start date of the course

Appeals

If an applicant believes that their English ability (reading, writing, speaking and listening) is sufficient to study on the MSc and  that they should not be required to take an English language test, they may appeal the decision. 

English language appeals should be requested after an offer has been issued.  An appeal request must be submitted with evidence of any previous education, professional work and published work which demonstrates proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening in English. The statement and supporting documents can be included in the application. The appeal will be reviewed by the Admissions team and passed to the Admissions Tutor for further consideration. Additional evidence, such as a letter from an education institution or employer confirming proficiency, may also be requested.

IT requirements

You must have regular access to a computer with a reliable internet connection to access learning materials and fully participate in live synchronous classes often using Zoom.

To get the most from your studies, your computer should have at least the following minimum specification:

• a web browser (the latest version of Firefox, Chrome or Safari). This must accept cookies and have JavaScript enabled
• sufficient bandwidth to live synchronous classes: 1.0 Mbps/600kbps (up/down). Ideally 2-4 Mbps. 

If you do not currently have a computer and need some advice around what to look for, please see the Technical Requirements for Students FAQs.

We strongly recommend you to have a built-in or stand-alone webcam. We also recommend you to have headphones or earphones to ensure you have better quality audio and more privacy.

Please note that the 2022-23 MSc Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy and Programming Scholarships offer support for IT equipment and/or internet costs/and/or other learning costs.