Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Advanced Diploma | Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine | Liverpool, United Kingdom
3 months
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6000 GBP/full
6000 GBP/full
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About

Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is particularly useful for physicians who have trained in medicine in a developed country, but intend to practice in the tropics. 

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

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 6000 GBP for the full programme during 3 months.
  • National

    6000 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 6000 GBP for the full programme during 3 months.

Living costs for Liverpool

556 - 1035 GBP /month
Living costs

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.

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