Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene

A recognised medical degree. Advanced Nurse Practitioners with relevant infection experience will be eligible at the discretion of the Programme Director.

We recommend that applicants have at least 2 years post-graduate clinical experience.

The programme is taught in English. Students whose first language is not English must provide evidence of an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all learning components, or a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 88 for the Internet-based Test (iBT), with minimum scores of 21 for Listening and Writing, 22 for Reading and 23 for Speaking. Tests should be within their validity period of two years.

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The programme provides excellent training for doctors intending to work in resource poor tropical countries in roles in clinical services, public health, research and emergency relief programmes. The programme is also relevant to practitioners in developed countries, particularly those involved in infectious diseases, communicable disease control, travel health, emergency medicine and general practice.

Doctors with a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene typically work with NGOs and IOs directly after the course, providing a valuable year out of core or specialty training. Many medical retirees also join the course before starting volunteer work overseas. This diploma is an essential criterion for working with large NGOs, such as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).