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I'm in the process of looking into public health programs. My eventual goal is a doctorate, but I'm also looking at master's programs. The London School is supposed to be great for international work, which is what I'm interested in. However, I'm not familiar with the British system and have several questions. I hope someone on the board can shed some light on these...
First, the exam system: Can anyone speak from experience about what it is like to take a lot of modules in two separate academic terms, but then have all of the exams at the end of the year? I'm American-educated, so would be a huge departure in terms of what I'm used to. Do students work to retain the information over the entire year, or is it more typical to have a huge cram session in the weeks leading up to the exams?
Also, LSHTM has a lot of MSc degrees through distance learning. Maybe it's my age (mid-30s), but I've always been a little skeptical of online degrees. However, given that this would be a degree from arguably the best school of public health in the world, do you think that the MSc by distance learning would have the same value as one earned in London?
Finally, one more question about distance learning: does anyone on the forum know why the MSc earned in residence in London is a 1-year degree, but the equivalent degree earned through distance learning is a 2-year degree?
Thanks in advance for your help! This forum is a great place to learn about programs.
CP
First, the exam system: Can anyone speak from experience about what it is like to take a lot of modules in two separate academic terms, but then have all of the exams at the end of the year? I'm American-educated, so would be a huge departure in terms of what I'm used to. Do students work to retain the information over the entire year, or is it more typical to have a huge cram session in the weeks leading up to the exams?
Also, LSHTM has a lot of MSc degrees through distance learning. Maybe it's my age (mid-30s), but I've always been a little skeptical of online degrees. However, given that this would be a degree from arguably the best school of public health in the world, do you think that the MSc by distance learning would have the same value as one earned in London?
Finally, one more question about distance learning: does anyone on the forum know why the MSc earned in residence in London is a 1-year degree, but the equivalent degree earned through distance learning is a 2-year degree?
Thanks in advance for your help! This forum is a great place to learn about programs.
CP