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MSc Tropical Medicine & International Health
Term 1
There is an initial two-week orientation period, which includes an introduction to studying at the School, sessions on key computing and study skills and an update on major pathogen groups. During the remaining ten weeks students take the modules Parasitology & Entomology, and Analysis & Design of Research Studies; they also stu... read more
Term 1
There is an initial two-week orientation period, which includes an introduction to studying at the School, sessions on key computing and study skills and an update on major pathogen groups. During the remaining ten weeks students take the modules Parasitology & Entomology, and Analysis & Design of Research Studies; they also study diagnosis and management of tropical diseases, and 'Critical Skills for Tropical Doctors' (evidence-based medicine and basic epidemiology). In addition in 'Friday Forum', students develop presentation skills by presenting their own experience to colleagues.
Terms 2 and 3
Students take a total of six study modules, one from each timetable slot. The most popular modules are listed below; a wide range of other modules are also available. Not all modules will be available in any one year, and some modules can be taken only after consultation with the Course Director. Recognising that students have diverse backgrounds and experience, the Course Director is willing to consider requests to take any module within the School's portfolio, provided that this is appropriate for the student, and is acceptable to the Module Organiser. Students who wish to take the Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene exam are required to take C1 and D1 modules in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
C1: Clinical Infectious Diseases 1: Bacterial & Viral Diseases & Community Health in Developing Countries; Molecular Biology & Recombinant DNA Techniques.
C2: Genetics of Pathogens & Vectors; Design and Analysis of Epidemiological Studies; Conflict and Health.
D1: Clinical Infectious Diseases 3: Bacterial & Viral Diseases & Community Health in Developing Countries; Primary Health Care.
D2: : Advanced Diagnostic Parasitology; Clinical Immunology; Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases.
E1: AIDS; Clinical Virology; Vector Incrimination; Mycology.
E2: Antimicrobial Chemotherapy; Control & Epidemiology of Malaria; Tropical Environmental Health; Sexually Transmitted Infections.
Project Report
Students complete a research project in a subject of their choice, for example, writing up and analysing work carried out before coming to the School, a literature review, or a research study proposal. Some students gather data overseas or in the UK for analysis within the project. Such projects require early planning. Students undertaking projects overseas will require additional funding of up to GBP 1,500 to cover costs involved.
The majority of students who undertake projects abroad receive financial support for flights from the School's trust funds set up for this purpose. Less
