MSc in Infectious Diseases
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
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Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
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Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Oct 2024
Introduction
MSc in Infectious Diseases
This programme provides a broad understanding of infectious diseases through the core modules in public health, biostatistics and epidemiology, and the biology and control of infectious diseases which are taken by all students, together with the subsequent opportunities for specialised study in areas of the student’s own choice.
The course draw upon LSHTM's long tradition in the study of clinical and epidemiological aspects of infectious and tropical diseases. Providing a broad understanding of infectious diseases, together with developing strategies for their control and treatment, the programme will be of particular relevance to in-service health professionals, such as doctors or laboratory staff who either wish to acquire new knowledge in infectious diseases or update their current expertise.
The programme is aimed both at recent graduates who wish to pursue an advanced degree, and at people who took their first training some time ago and wish to update their knowledge in this rapidly evolving field or who wish to change career direction.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Curriculum
Structure
- MSc:9 modules (4 compulsory core + 5 elective modules) plus a project report OR 12 modules (4 compulsory core + 8 elective modules)
Module selection
Compulsory core modules (PG Certificate, PG Diploma and MSc)
- Principles of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
- Principles of Biology
- Biology of Infectious Diseases
- Control of Infectious Diseases
Elective modules (PG Diploma and MSc)
Infectious Diseases elective modules (IDM):
- Bacterial Infections
- Nutrition & Infection
- Parasitology
- Viral Infections
- Healthcare-Associated Infection
- Immunology of Infection and Vaccines
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
- Epidemiology & Control of Infectious Diseases
- HIV
- Tuberculosis
- Malaria
- Project Report (MSc only)
- Research Design, Management & Analysis
Public Health elective modules (PHM2):
- Health Care Evaluation
- Medical Anthropology in Public Health
- Principles & Practice of Health Promotion
- Applied Communicable Disease Control
(Note that restrictions and pre-requisites may apply to some of the modules above. Not all elective modules will be available every year).
Project report (MSc only)
All MSc students have the option to apply to undertake a project report (IDM600), which is equivalent to three module credits.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of the program may serve as preparation for students who wish to go on to take further study in the subject area.