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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London: Medical Microbiology
| Institution | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Interdepartmental |
| Web | https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/study |
| study@lshtm.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 20 7636 8636 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This programme provides comprehensive knowledge and practical training in the spread of microorganisms (predominantly bacterial and viral pathogens), disease causation and diagnosis and treatment of pathogens significant to public health. The curriculum reflects the importance of genomics and molecular techniques in both diagnostics and the study of pathogenesis.
The programme will enable you to: • demonstrate understanding of the nature of viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi and basic criteria used in their classification/taxonomy • explain the modes of transmission of pathogenic microorganisms • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis and the outcomes of infections • distinguish between and critically assess the classical and modern approaches to the development of therapeutic agents and vaccines for the prevention of human microbial diseases • carry out a range of advanced skills and laboratory techniques, including the purification of isolated microbial pathogens and downstream applications analyses of their proteins and nucleic acids • demonstrate research skills, including designing experiments, analysing results and critically assessing the scientific literature
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Either a 2nd class Honours degree of a recognised UK university; or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard; or a registerable qualification in medicine, dentistry or veterinary studies appropriate to the programme; applicants with an appropriate technical qualification are also welcomed; applicants without these entry requirements but with relevant professional experience may be eligible for admission. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street Camden London WC1E 7HT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Either a 2nd class Honours degree of a recognised UK university; or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard; or a registerable qualification in medicine, dentistry or veterinary studies appropriate to the programme; applicants with an appropriate technical qualification are also welcomed; applicants without these entry requirements but with relevant professional experience may be eligible for admission. |
| Location | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Keppel Street Camden London WC1E 7HT |
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Our mission is to improve health worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.
Highly ranked in various university league tables, LSHTM was named:
- #1 in the UK and #3 in the world for Public Health in ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021
- #1 in the UK for % of research published by female authors - …
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