Careers

A searchable PDF showing 636 unique employer and job title combinations from six years of LSHTM Graduate Outcomes Survey data, organised by programme. Use Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac) to jump to your programme and see the real organisations and roles that LSHTM graduates have gone on to work in — across the UK and internationally. Employer names are as reported by graduates so the same organisation may occasionally appear under slightly different names.

See where LSHTM gradautes go on to work (2012-2017 data)

See where LSHTM graduates go on to work (2019-2023 data)

Hear directly from LSHTM alumni about how they navigated their careers in global and public health, from first roles to senior positions across the UN, NGOs, government, and the private sector.

Hear from LSHTM Students about their previous work experiences

Hear from University of London Alumni and Employers about global and public health research careers. Speakers are:

• Nick Balatvana, Head of Secretariat, UN Task FOrce on NCDs
• Ruth Musila, Global Health Policy Leader, Global Policy and Industry Partnerships Lead (seconded to IFPMA's Global Health and Access Committee)
• Leanne Richardson, Lead Clinical Scientist

Hear from Max Edgington from Islington Council on local authorities, their role in health, and potential careers

Use these job description examples to map what skills and experience employers are looking for in different roles. 

Get the information you need for a successful job or internship search in the top employment markets around the globe. Country-specific guides provide 180+ pages of in-depth career advice from local employment experts. Topics include: Job search resources, hiring trends, industry overviews, professional and social networking groups, work permit and visa regulations, financial considerations, resume/cv guidelines, interview tips and cultural advice.

This tool helps you map your LSHTM training, background, and interests to specific job titles, roles, and organisations in public and global health. Rather than giving you a generic list of career options, it works through a short conversation with you — asking about your programme, your background, what kind of work energises you, and where you want to work — then gives you a personalised shortlist of roles that fit your profile, a curated list of target organisations grouped by sector, and one honest observation about your career thinking that you might not have considered. It is designed for students at any stage — whether you are just starting to think about careers, mid-career and looking to pivot, or already senior and seeking to specialise.

Hear from Employers across public and global health sectors who are interested in hiring LSHTM students to learn more about what they do, their roles, and what they are looking for from applicants.

First-hand information about a range of employers, gathered by the careers student ambassadors who personally interviewed representatives of those organisations. The interviews cover typical days in the job, advice on getting into the sector, working for that employer, and details of the kinds of roles it has. 

A list of vacancy websites for public health, global health, pharmaceutical, global health and related sectors. This list is not exhaustive so make sure you search beyond it when searching for jobs. People usually have more success if they speak to other professionals in their sector, network using LinkedIn, and are proactive.

Learn how to use LinkedIn effectively for advertised job searching, as well as uncovering the 'hidden' job market through targeted networking. 

A 2-page, ATS-optimised template built for public and global health students across all LSHTM programmes, designed to help you present your skills, experience, and achievements in a clear, compelling format that stands out to employers.

Stop getting auto-rejected — LSHTM's CV masterclass walks you through exactly how to tailor, format, and write a CV that gets past recruiters and applicant tracking systems, with a downloadable LSHTM template included.

A comprehensive glossary of 30+ professional competencies — from communication and decision-making to building partnerships — giving you the precise language to articulate your skills confidently on your CV (and cover letter).

How to write an expert Cover Letter - with help from GenAI

Cover letter template: see the design, structure, evidence and language that gets interviews. 

Paste a prompt into Claude to generate a tailored, expert cover letter for any role, using your own CV and an example as your guide.

Covers strategic networking, high-quality job searching using Boolean search, how to beat the LinkedIn algorithm, skill clusters, the LSHTM alumni finder, and LinkedIn Learning — free via LSHTM.

A step-by-step system for researching the organisation, building your Q&A matrix, and practising until your answers are second nature.

Covering question types, the STARR model, how to tackle motivation and competency questions, preparation strategy, and how to reflect and improve after every interview.

Covering question types, the STARR model, how to tackle motivation and competency questions, preparation strategy, and how to reflect and improve after every interview.

A recorded session specifically for students applying to UK Public Health Specialty Training — covering what to expect, how to prepare, and how to perform in one of the most competitive interview processes in public health.

Watch 60+ real candidate interview answers rated by recruiters — covering every question type from motivation and competency to case studies and commercial awareness, so you know exactly what good looks like before your interview.

Practice 1,000+ numerical, verbal, logical, situational judgement and personality tests — the same formats used by major employers to screen candidates — so online assessments don't catch you off guard.

Advice on key diversity issues including gender, race and disability. You'll find out how to identify positive employers, decide how and whether to disclose your circumstances and get an understanding of your rights.

Here you will find all the documents and resources for the InternMe programme.

An overview of why to pursue a PhD, how programmes are structured, routes in, funding sources, and where to search for opportunities

An overview of why to pursue a PhD, how programmes are structured, routes in, funding sources, and where to search for opportunities.

A curated list of the best places to search for PhD opportunities, from UK-focused boards to global and health-specific platforms, all in one place.

Guidance on what academic recruiters look for, how to write a strong personal statement, structure your research CV, approach potential supervisors, and craft a compelling research proposal.

Guidance on what academic recruiters look for, how to write a strong personal statement, structure your research CV, approach potential supervisors, and craft a compelling research proposal.

A 2-page, ATS-optimised template built for PhD Applications.

Specialist training for Academic interview success - navigate to 'Interview Success' and then Chapter 8 'SPECIALIST: Academic Interview Success'

Find out what happens at an interview, advice on how to prepare for a PhD interview and more (from findaphd.com).

A list of the questions you might be asked at an interview (from findaphd.com)

Working in the UK: Visa Options (April 2025) An overview of the key visa routes available for working in the UK, including the Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, Innovator Founder, Youth Mobility, and Global Business Mobility visas, covering eligibility, salary requirements, and application fees.

An overview of the key visa routes available for working in the UK, including the Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, Innovator Founder, Youth Mobility, and Global Business Mobility visas, covering eligibility, salary requirements, and application fees.

A practical online resource to help international students identify UK employers with a proven track record of sponsoring overseas workers, including employer profiles, a sponsorship database, and job-hunting guides.

A curated list of 111 UK employers who have hired LSHTM graduates and hold a current Skilled Worker visa sponsorship licence, organised by sector to help you target employers known to hire internationally.

Clarify your career stage and what that might mean for your career development going forward.

Explore this key step in your career development with some targeted self-reflection questions.

Find out more about your career options and pathways.

Top tips for skills development during your studies.

Learn how to showcase your skills and experience as a distance learner to best promote your distance learning qualification to employers.

Learn about the visa options for working in the UK.

Find out where to search for global and regional job opportunties.