We caught up with some of our distance learning students to ask them what advice they would give to someone considering studying via distance learning at LSHTM and to share their experiences of the programmes. Here’s what they had to say…
Alex Zuckermann
Global Health Policy (distance learning)
“Have…
Alex Zuckermann is studying Global Health Policy by distance learning (GHP) with us. She told us what it’s like to study via distance learning, about her career plans and her favourite modules.
Please explain a bit about your academic/professional background
My academic trajectory has been characterised by a…
Stefanie Kirchner, from Austria, is studying Epidemiology by distance learning with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). In this interview, Stefanie tells us what she loves about the programme and how it’s helping to shape her career.
Hi Stefanie, can you start by letting us know…
Ayub Mpoya and Moses Waweru, both from Kenya, recently completed the MSc Clinical Trials by distance learning. We caught up with Ayub (AM) and Moses (MW) as they celebrated their graduation day, and took a look back on their time as LSHTM students.
How does it feel to be a…
Kelsey Yaremko, Global Health Policy by distance learning student from Canada, talks to us about her programme, studies and career.
Hi Kelsey, can you start by letting us know a bit about your background?
I am from Calgary, Canada. I studied at the University of Alberta where I received a…
Aye Thar Aye, from Myanmar and living in the UK, is studying Infectious Diseases by distance learning with LSHTM. In this interview, Aye Thar tells us about her experiences of the programme so far.
Hi Aye Thar, please could you start by telling us about your professional background?
Yes, I…
We caught up with Sandy Lu, Distance Learning MSc Public Health student, about how she’s been finding the programme since we met her when she first arrived in London in 2018. She took her first blended learning module at LSHTM and enjoyed it so much that she decided to…
Why study Global Health by distance learning?
Ellen from the LSHTM Study Team explains why distance learning can be a fantastic way to develop your Global Health career.
Study at your own pace
Distance learning programmes enable you to study at your own pace and at times that suit you…
Maria Luisa Tejada de Rivero Sawers from Mexico is in the fourth year of her MSc Public Health and recently completed two modules at the School by blended learning. We caught up with Maria Luisa to find out about her experience.
To begin, tell us a little about yourself
I…
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