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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Aug-2022

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Duration 13 week(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 6,000 / year

Next Intake 22-Aug-2022

Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene

About

This programme is particularly useful for physicians who have trained in medicine in a developed country, but intend to practice in the tropics. It is also useful for physicians already practising in developing countries who require an update on infectious, parasitic, and other health problems, and for doctors in developed countries who need to diagnose and manage imported infections.

It is recognised as fulfilling part of the requirements for the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Certificate in Travel Medicine.

This is a highly intensive course, with lectures, practical exercises, tutorials, and a range of seminars that provide opportunities for small group work. Much of the practical work in the Dagnall Laboratory is hands-on, backed up with a range of demonstration materials, and facilitated by academic and technical staff.

You will cover four main components:

Clinical tropical medicine and child health
Parasitology
Vector biology
Public health.

LSTM education courses are taught within a dynamic environment by staff working at the cutting-edge of research in tropical medicine and global health. They are designed to enable the professional development of the student, to be relevant to students from both the UK and overseas and to promote approaches to study that will enable students to continue their learning into the future.

This course aims to:

Identify stages of parasites important in the diagnosis of tropical disease.

Describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of the major parasitic, communicable and non-communicable diseases of the tropics.

Recognise the main genera of insect vectors of disease and understand their behaviour sufficiently to discuss control methods.

Identify the health needs of communities and discuss ways of improving health at village and district level.

Discuss the principles of epidemiology and control as applied to a range of diseases highly prevalent in the tropics.

Discuss the importance of the social, cultural and economic setting of people and communities in the planning and implementation of health services and disease control.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements:

A recognised medical degree.

Work experience:

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

English language requirements:

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 2 years.

Other requirements:

None.

English Program Requirements

You must ensure that you meet LSTM’s English language entry requirements so that you have the skills to pursue your chosen course of study successfully and can participate in all aspects of academic life.

LSTM will reimburse the cost of a valid English language test certificate to students who successfully register on a campus-based MSc and Postgraduate research programmes. Terms and conditions apply.

Career

The programme provides excellent training for doctors intending to work in resource poor tropical countries (clinical services, public health, research and emergency relief programmes). The programme is also highly 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 us on the course before starting volunteer work overseas. This diploma is an essential criterion for working with large NGOs, such as MeÌdecins Sans FrontieÌ€res (MSF).

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 6,000 / year

How to Apply

You can apply for all our courses online via MyLSTM.

To register for a MyLSTM account, or to log into your existing MyLSTM account, go to: mylstm.com/apply (link is external)(opens in a new tab)

By registering for a MyLSTM account, you will be able to:

Apply for courses at LSTM
Upload supporting documentation
Save your draft application.
Accept an offer to study at LSTM
Keep your account information up to date

If you can’t access the system, please email us on [email protected] (link sends e-mail) so we can help.

For users on low bandwidth or continued trouble accessing MyLSTM, paper application forms are available upon request.

Transferring to LSTM from another Institution

If you want to transfer to LSTM from another institution, our normal admissions criteria and processes will apply. Please check the individual programme requirements and contact details listed under the programmes(opens in a new tab) here. General enquiries can be directed to [email protected] (link sends e-mail)

If you are currently on a programme at another institution you should check with them about any internal procedures before applying to LSTM. If you have a funding agreement, including any Student Loan, you should seek advice from your funder before applying.

Please note that Tier 4 visas are specific to the institution at which you were originally registered. Overseas students on Tier 4 visas should seek advice from their institution’s International Support Team and refer to the information on the UK Government website (link is external)(opens in a new tab).

Transfers to taught programmes are usually only permitted if we have sufficient places available and are completed within the first semester of studies. If you are applying to transfer part-way through an academic year, you may be offered a place for the subsequent academic year.

Transfer of Postgraduate Research Students can normally only be facilitated via LSTM’s Visiting Research Student Process(opens in a new tab). PGR candidates or supervisors seeking advice on PGR student transfers should contact the Early Career Researcher Support team via [email protected] (link sends e-mail)

If you want to transfer from LSTM to another institution, it is your responsibility to make yourself aware of any rules in respect of your funding. In the first instance, you should contact [email protected] (link sends e-mail) to discuss your plans. Please note that Tier 4 visas are specific to the institution at which you were originally registered. Overseas students on Tier 4 visas should seek advice from [email protected] (link sends e-mail) and refer to the information on the UK Government website (link is external)(opens in a new tab).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is a process which allows students to apply for exemption from particular entry requirements, or from some parts of a programme, by recognition of their learning from previous experiences and achievements. For further information, including how to apply for RPL, please check the individual programme requirements and contact details listed under the programmes here. You can also contact the admissions team here: [email protected] (link sends e-mail) or by phone on +44 (0)151 702 9590.