Overview

All Doctor of Philosophy students at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine initially register for an MPhil. Toward the end of the first year (second year if part-time), there is a formal upgrading process, with a written report (maximum 7,500 words), a seminar and an assessment panel in which two independent assessors explore the research plans with student.

Features

This provides feedback to improve the research, and identifies any students who may choose to, or may be better suited to, continue with an MPhil degree rather than transferring to a PhD.

For students intending to stay registered for the MPhil the procedures are similar, with a formal review instead of the “upgrading”.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students are expected to spend a minimum of 9 months in London over the course of the programme, usually including the first 3 months after registration.

This is to enable students to benefit from the School’s academic environment and gain any training required for successful completion of their doctoral work including the opportunity to take relevant modules from LSHTM masters’ programmes to cover particular skills.

Most students spend longer than this in London. Note that students without previous academic training in their discipline of interest will usually be advised to undertake an appropriate MSc as a first step before registering for a PhD.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Philosophy View 83 other PhDs in Philosophy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The normal minimum entrance qualification for registration at the School on a MPhil/PhD programme is evidence of an aptitude for research and at least one of the following:

a master’s degree in a subject appropriate to the course of study to be followed (recommended)

a qualification appropriate to the course of study to be followed, in medicine, dentistry or veterinary studies

an upper second-class honours degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject.

have a IELTS score of 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22190 GBP / year

≈ 22190 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7070 GBP / year

≈ 7070 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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