Overview
Essentials of TB Epidemiology, Clinical Management and Control from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is part of the three-month course for the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, so the orientation is towards practice in developing countries.
Students at Essentials of TB Epidemiology, Clinical Management and Control from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine will gain knowledge in core principles of :
- TB epidemiology
- Control
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Essentials Epidemiology and Pathology
- Pulmonary TB - Diagnosis and Treatment
- TB in childhood
- TB Meningitis
- TB Diagnosis Practical
- TB Control
- Laboratory aspects of TB control
- TB Seminar Case Study - Preparation
- TB Seminar Groupwork
- Seminar Feedback & Discussion
- Extrapulmonary TB
- MDR/XDR TB
- Virtual Ward Round - Adult Cases, Paediatric Cases, Drug Resistant Cases
- Feedback Q&A & Certificates
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Epidemiology View 5 other Short Courses in Epidemiology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A good grounding in the essentials of biomedicine would be beneficial
- It will be useful for health practitioners of any seniority in a wide range of disciplines including nursing, primary care, public health, medical microbiology, radiology, respiratory medicine, infectious diseases, and HIV medicine.
- The course is taught in English and in a postgraduate setting. Students whose first language is not English should be aware that to benefit from the course participants should have English language proficiency at the equivalent of an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 6.5.
Tuition Fee
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International
450 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 450 GBP for the full programme during 3 days. -
National
450 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 450 GBP for the full programme during 3 days.
Living costs for Liverpool
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.