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Course details

Course type:

MSc Programme

Director of studies:

SyedMohd Akramuzzaman

Mode of study:

Duration:

1 Year

Home fee:

£8,900

Overseas fee:

£19,850

Attachments

MTP Handbook 1718.pdf

LSTM Taught Masters Student Handbook201718.pdf

Module Catalogue 201718.pdf

A Student Guide to LSTM.pdf

Project Information MTID_ MTP 2018.pdf

Postgraduate Open Day - a great opportunity to talk to our Academics about Masters, Research Degrees and Diplomas. As well as our academics, there will be Admissions Staff and current Students on hand to answer your questions.

Wednesday, 1 May 2019, 1-4pm

More information and how to Register here - https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/lstm-postgraduate-open-day

Thomas Mark Scholarship - Full Scholarship available for a Paediatrician working in a Low or Middle Income Country (LMIC), with 2 years minimum experience. Scholarship application forms are given to Conditional Offers. Scholarship Forms must be returned to LSTM by 30 April 2019 deadline.

This programme aims to provide doctors practising or intending to practise in developing countries with a critical understanding of the evidence for the control and management of diseases in childhood with particular reference to endemic diseases in tropical countries. Students will develop their ability to appraise the evidence that underlies current practice, undertake research and lead improvements in the quality of health services delivered to children in both hospital and community settings. The curriculum reflects current national and international priorities and policies in global child health. Following the taught component, which does not include a formal hospital attachment or bed side teaching, participants complete a dissertation including a period of applied research either overseas or in Liverpool.

Entrance Requirements

Academic requirements:

Open to graduates with a medical degree and at least one year’s experience of professional work in clinical paediatrics 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 a 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 paediatrics and child health with research skills relevant to child health-related problems in low income countries

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

Enable students to comprehend and conduct child 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

Careers

The MSc Tropical Paediatrics provides a wide range of skills and training for paediatricians planning academic and clinical careers in the tropics. This MSc is often a starting point for career progression, and together with a successful dissertation/research project, it can strengthen your CV when applying for promotion in clinical settings. This MSc is a great springboard into clinical academic routes, with previous students being successful in various PhD Fellowships. Also, many students have had their research projects published in peer reviewed journals, enhancing their standing in the academic research environment.

Testimonials

“I had one of the best years of my life doing the MSc. I met some amazing and passionate colleagues, and some inspirational and experienced teachers. Some of the LSTM staff have continued on to be a mentor to me in my research over half a decade later so these connections cannot be underestimated. Neither can the friendships of my colleagues. The best thing about the MSc was the overseas research project. I really cannot stress how actually doing the whole process from concept, to ethics, to designing consent forms and executing and analysing things was just brilliant. I am forever grateful for the opportunity.” (Dr Lalith Wijedoru, Alumni Survey, 2015)

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Start date	End date	Home fee	Overseas fee
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Start date:
9 September 2019

End date:
8 September 2020

Home fee:
£8,900

Overseas fee:
£19,850

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Postgraduate Open Day - a great opportunity to talk to our Academics about Masters, Research Degrees and Diplomas. As well as our academics, there will be Admissions Staff and current Students on hand to answer your questions.

Wednesday, 1 May 2019, 1-4pm

Thomas Mark Scholarship - Full Scholarship available for a Paediatrician working in a Low or Middle Income Country (LMIC), with 2 years minimum experience. Scholarship application forms are given to Conditional Offers. Scholarship Forms must be returned to LSTM by 30 April 2019 deadline.

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Postgraduate Open Day - a great opportunity to talk to our Academics about Masters, Research Degrees and Diplomas. As well as our academics, there will be Admissions Staff and current Students on hand to answer your questions.

Wednesday, 1 May 2019, 1-4pm

Thomas Mark Scholarship - Full Scholarship available for a Paediatrician working in a Low or Middle Income Country (LMIC), with 2 years minimum experience. Scholarship application forms are given to Conditional Offers. Scholarship Forms must be returned to LSTM by 30 April 2019 deadline.

Submit your enquiries here