Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Why choose the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine?
Founded in 1898 and the oldest institution of its kind in the World, LSTM is one of the few postgraduate centres of excellence in the field of tropical medicine and its allied disciplines. It is extensively involved in national and international programmes to control tropical disease and to develop effective health care systems. Each year around 400 students from more than 70 countries attend a varied range of programmes including 3- year PhD research degrees, 1-year Masters and professional training courses lasting from 1 week to 3 months.

High quality programmes

* New for 2009 *
MSc in International Sexual and Reproductive Health
This one year programme is run in partnership with the University of Liverpool and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. It provides students with the skills, knowledge and understanding of health and health care issues in middle- and low-income countries that they need to practise at a senior level in international sexual and reproductive health

Diploma in International Community Health Care
The Diploma in International Community Health Care (DICHC) is a 12-week professional training programme that supports and accredits the professional development of community health workers intending to practise, or already practising, in the tropics.

Other Taught Programmes:
MSc in Tropical & Infectious Diseases
MSc in Biology & Control of Parasites & Disease Vectors
MSc in Molecular Biology of Parasites & Disease Vectors
MSc in Medical Microbiology
MSc in Humanitarian Studies
MSc in Humanitarian Programme Management
MSc in International Public Health
MSc in Tropical Paediatrics
Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance
Diploma in Reproductive Health in Developing Countries

Short Accredited Courses:
International Health Consultancy
Diagnosis of Malaria
Travel & Expedition Medicine
Parasitology for Haematologists

For full details of all of our courses, please consult our website at www.liv.ac.uk/lstm

Research Degrees
In 2008 there were around 90 research students in LSTM registered for higher degrees from 30 different countries. A research degree involves a period of research study in an area of interest to the student followed by submission of a thesis. An MPhil normally takes 1-2 years and a PhD normally 3-4 years. LSTM received an ‘A’ rating from the Medical Research Council in a recent UK-wide review of research training.

Fellowships and Scholarships
We have a number of scholarships available for students to whom we have offered a place. Details of how to apply are sent out to students with conditional offer letters.

Help with accommodation
Students can obtain help and advice from the LSTM Welfare and Accommodation Office in finding approved accommodation. (www.liv.ac.uk/lstm/learning_teaching/student_registry/welfare_accom.htm)

Research at LSTM
LSTM has a worldwide reputation for high quality research in tropical medicine, infectious disease and international health. Its multi-disciplinary programmes range from health systems research and remote satellite imaging, to clinical tropical medicine and the molecular biology of parasites and their vectors. During 2008 an intensive programme of expansion culminated in the opening of a new Centre for Tropical & Infectious Diseases, a £23 million state-of-the-art facility for research and development of new drugs and pesticides to combat some of the World’s deadliest diseases.

In addition to the research carried out “in-house”, LSTM is involved in field research with overseas partners and in collaborative projects with the University of Liverpool.

Contact
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Pembroke Place
Liverpool
L3 5QA
United Kingdom

Postgraduate Programmes Manager
Direct Telephone: +44 (0)151 705 3266
Fax: +44 (0) 151 705 3348
Email: lstmregistry@liv.ac.uk
Website: www.liv.ac.uk/lstm