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Summary

Schistosomiasis survey at Lake Albert, Uganda

Course details

Course type:

MSc Programme

Director of studies:

Dr Sylviane Defres

Mode of study:

Duration:

1 Year

Home fee:

£9,850

Overseas fee:

£22,500

3 good reasons to study

Infectious diseases are a global threat, with recent outbreaks of Avian Flu H5N1, Ebola, and Zika virus making headlines worldwide.

You will have a transformative learning experience at LSTM. You will develop curiosity, discover new areas that excite you, and deepen your understanding of areas in which you’d like to be an expert. You will also have opportunities for research overseas as part of your dissertation.

You will raise your critical awareness of global health priorities and the research underpinning them. We will also work with you to publish your dissertation research in peer-reviewed journals.

It’s not too late! Applications are still open and we are accepting applications from UK and Irish students (no visa required). We are also accepting applications from EU nationals with Settled Status in the UK.

Teaching starts 13 September 2021 and we can register new students until end September.

Applications from International students will be processed but it is highly unlikely you will obtain an offer and visa in time for September 2021 entry. It is assumed these late applications from international students are for preparation for large sponsors such as Chevening & Commonwealth deadlines for September 2022 entry.

Learning & Teaching Update for 2021/22 Academic Year

The programme will offer a blended learning approach i.e. a mix of online and on-campus teaching during the 2021/22 academic year.

We appreciate and value the importance of face to face learning and interaction as an integral part of your student experience and for building relationships with peers and academics on your programmes and for improving attainment levels.

As a broad principle and subject to COVID-19 conditions permitting, we anticipate typically between 2-3 days per week will be spent on campus in face-to-face learning enhanced by online learning activities and self-study on other days. More detail can be found at https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/study-3

Programme Outline

This programme develops research skills that are applicable to a wide range of problems in clinical and epidemiological settings. Emphasis is given to the scientific and empiric evidence for diagnosis, management and control of the most prevalent diseases in developing countries, with particular reference to high-burden diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV and malaria, from a public health and clinical perspective.

This Master’s programme does not include a clinical attachment or teaching at the bedside. The programme is offered within a dynamic research-led environment and its content is informed by the cutting-edge research activities of the academic staff. It is 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 graduates to continue their learning into the future.

Following the taught component, students complete a dissertation – including a period of applied research either overseas or in Liverpool.

The programme is offered within a dynamic research-led environment and its content is informed by the cutting-edge research activities of the academic staff. It is 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 graduates to continue their learning into the future.

Entrance Requirements

Academic requirements:

Open to graduates with a medical degree and at least one year experience of professional work after qualification.

Recognition of prior learning:

All programmes of study will permit entry with credit attributed to previous certificated study up to a total of one third of the credits required to be awarded an MSc Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Award.

Work experience:

Non-graduates with considerable satisfactory work experience and evidence of appropriate in-service training will also be considered. Experience of working in a developing country is desirable.

English language requirements:

The programme is taught in English. Applicants whose first language is not English must normally 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 English Language Tests and country specific English Language qualifications are also accepted – a full list with details of levels required can be found on the LSTM website (http://www.lstmed.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements). Applicants who have recently completed a degree level qualification taught in a majority English speaking country (as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)) may also be accepted at the discretion of the Director of Studies.

Other requirements:

None

Aims

This course aims to:

Provide doctors with previous experience in high burden diseases with research skills relevant to tropical and infectious diseases in low income countries.

Develop students’ knowledge and comprehension of the preventive and curative management strategies that promote health and well-being in tropical countries.

Enable students to comprehend and conduct health-related research.

Produce graduates who are experienced, committed, informed, proactive and effective professionals, capable of taking substantial and leading professional roles.

Facilitate high quality learning that is informed by critical analysis of current research.

Develop independent and reflective approaches to study that will enable graduates to continue to learn in the future.

Careers

There has never been a more important time than now to really understand outbreaks, emerging viruses, and epidemiology in light of recent outbreaks of Zika, MERS, SARS, Ebola and now COVID-19. You will learn how to differentiate between literature, and how to review and interpret these into the development of guidelines for clinical practice. These skills are applicable worldwide in any setting, both limited resource settings and in developed nations.

You will learn from an international cohort of students bringing early career clinicians together from different settings. You will be taught by experts in the field, including those on WHO Committees, those involved in HIV/Malaria care and Vector Control Management.

You will be networking with many international LSTM staff, and we are keen to bring your areas of interest into your research projects. We will work with you on your ideas for research and network with an appropriate expert Supervisor. Many previous students have had their research projects published in peer reviewed journals, enhancing their standing in the academic research environment.

Testimonials

Studying in LSTM has been a life experience; from the wonderful classmates & lecturers to the beautiful city! Awesome!!! Dr Olawale Ogunlade 2019/20 from Nigeria

Studying in LSTM was a lifetime opportunity where LSTM supported me to grow personally, emotionally and academically. Dr Muna Jama 2019/20 from Djibouti

Exciting and excellent learning experience. It was rigorous, exciting and exception. Dr Andrew Moseray 2019/20 from Sierra Leone

Why LSTM? the reputation of the institution and the calibre of the people who are on the faculty here and I know from lots of people who I've met through my work in Infectious Diseases that LSTM's got a great reputation for teaching. (Dr David Barr, student 2015. Following the course, David is now a Wellcome Trust PhD Fellow researching TB in South Africa)

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Start date	End date	Home fee	Overseas fee
27 September 2021	12 September 2022	£9,850	£22,500	Apply

Start date:
27 September 2021

End date:
12 September 2022

Home fee:
£9,850

Overseas fee:
£22,500

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Tropical and Infectious Diseases