Overview
Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is recognised as fulfilling part of the requirements for the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Certificate in Travel Medicine.
This is a highly intensive course, with lectures, practical exercises, tutorials, and a range of seminars that provide opportunities for small group work. Much of the practical work in the Dagnall Laboratory is hands-on, backed up with a range of demonstration materials, and facilitated by academic and technical staff.
Students at Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine will:
- be practising in developing countries
- get an update on infectious, parasitic, and other health problems
- know to diagnose and manage imported infections.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Clinical tropical medicine and child health
- Parasitology
- Vector biology
- Public health.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 67 other Short Courses in Human Medicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A recognised medical degree.
- We recommend that applicants have at least 2 years post-graduate clinical experience.
- Students whose first language is not English must 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
6000 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6000 GBP for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
6000 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6000 GBP for the full programme during 3 months.
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.