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Course details

Course type:

MSc Programme

Director of studies:

SyedMohd Akramuzzaman

Mode of study:

Duration:

1 Year

Home fee:

£8,750

Overseas fee:

£19,200

Attachments

MTID Handbook 1718.pdf

LSTM Taught Masters Student Handbook201718.pdf

Module Catalogue 201718.pdf

A Student Guide to LSTM.pdf

Project Information MTID_ MTP.pdf

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Postgraduate Student Loan

Loan Applications are now open - https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan/apply

Scholarships & Discounts

North West Progression Discount - LSTM is delighted to announce we are continuing our 20% Discount for progression onto our Masters for September 2018 entry.

Are you based in the North West of England or have you studied in the North West of England? We would love you to stay and continue your journey at LSTM. Studying for a taught postgraduate course can increase your skills and knowledge to assist in your chosen profession, and increase your employability prospects.

Eligible students must be based, or have studied in the North West of England. This consists of the five Counties of:

Cheshire
Cumbria
Greater Manchester
Lancashire
Merseyside

20% North West Progression Discount is automatically applied to your application and no form is required

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. However, the programme does not include a clinical attachment and teaching at the bedside. Following a taught component, participants complete a dissertation including a period of applied research either overseas or in Liverpool.

Programme Structure

Semester 1: September - December (60 credits)

Research Methods in International Health (30 credits)
Current Clinical Challenges in Tropical Medicine (30 credits)

Semester 2: January - April (60 credits)

Optional: Quality Improvement in Global Child Health (10 credits) OR Organisation & Management (10 Credits) OR Key Concepts in Sexual & Reproductive Health (10 credits)
HIV in Resource Limited Settings (10 credits)
Optional: Immunology of Tropical Diseases (20 Credits) OR Systematic Reviews for Policy & Practice (10 credits) AND EITHER Health Promotion (10 credits) OR Development of a Disease Control Programme (10 credits)
Optional: Statistical Methods for Epidemiological and Clinical Research (10 credits) OR Key Topics in Snakebite (10 credits) OR Medical Bacteriology (10 credits)
Optional: Statistical Methods for Epidemiological and Clinical Research (10 credits) OR Child Nutrition (10 credits)

Semester 3: May - August (60 credits)

Research Project (60 credits)

More information on these modules can be found in module catalogue. This includes overviews, learning outcomes and assessments. (Downloadable from this page on the right hand side).

Please be advised that this structure is taken from the 2017-18 specification.

Entrance Requirements

Academic requirements:

Open to graduates with a medical degree and at least two years’ 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

The MSc Tropical and Infectious Diseases (MTID) provides a wide range of skills and training for doctors planning academic and clinical careers in resource-poor settings with endemic disease. It is an excellent qualification for doctors who wish to work in the field of health research in either a clinical or community context, as well as with international organisations specialising in health assistance-related activities. This MSc is a great springboard into clinical academic routes, previous students have been successful in Wellcome Trust Clinical PhD Fellowships. Also, many students have had their research projects published in peer reviewed journals, enhancing their standing in the academic research environment.

Testimonials

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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End date:
9 September 2019

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Overseas fee:
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VIRTUAL OPEN DAY - 3-4pm (BST) on Thursday, 28 June 2018. Our academics, student support, admissions team and accommodation officer will be on hand to answer any questions you may have - Click here to join us on the day (link active during online open day only)

Postgraduate Student Loan

Scholarships & Discounts

North West Progression Discount - LSTM is delighted to announce we are continuing our 20% Discount for progression onto our Masters for September 2018 entry.

Programme Structure

Semester 1: September - December (60 credits)

Semester 2: January - April (60 credits)

Semester 3: May - August (60 credits)

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Course details

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VIRTUAL OPEN DAY - 3-4pm (BST) on Thursday, 28 June 2018. Our academics, student support, admissions team and accommodation officer will be on hand to answer any questions you may have - Click here to join us on the day (link active during online open day only)

Postgraduate Student Loan

Scholarships & Discounts

North West Progression Discount - LSTM is delighted to announce we are continuing our 20% Discount for progression onto our Masters for September 2018 entry.

Programme Structure

Semester 1: September - December (60 credits)

Semester 2: January - April (60 credits)

Semester 3: May - August (60 credits)

Submit your enquiries here

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