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The overarching scope of the MRes in Tropical Health and Infectious Disease Research is to give students a fully immersive experience of what it means to do scientific research. The MRes will provide training and practical research experience covering a breadth of research areas including basic, clinical and public health research with a focus on low resource settings. In the first part of the course, students will receive advanced and research-informed contemporary learning specific to their research interests giving them a grounding in important research themes and research methods, spanning basic research (e.g. parasitology, microbiology, host-pathogen interactions, vector biology), clinical research (disease diagnosis, management and control) and public health research (e.g. epidemiology, disease control, health determinants, history of global health, health systems, health policy, programme management).
Subsequently, students will then be given the freedom to become part of an active research group, with an opportunity to contribute, with the input of their supervisor, to the design and execution of a research project with the goal of generating and/or analysing data relevant to the field of tropical health and infectious disease research. A range of research projects will be offered including lab-, desk-, clinical- or field-based projects. At its conclusion students should have a unique insight to the process of research and an informed view of suitability and preferences for different aspects of academic, industrial or operational research.
In addition to this direct research experience, students will be given a series of tasks aimed at developing key transferable skills such as data analysis and presentation, an ability to create and defend scientific argument. Many of these tasks are performed as groupwork to nurture collaborative skills and build an identity of cohort among students. Teaching and research opportunities will be delivered by an internationally diverse team of research-active experts in their disciplines, covering basic biological research, through to clinical sciences and public health. Given LSTM’s unique focus on problems of public health in predominantly tropical and sub-tropical regions of limited resource, the majority of the programme’s research focus will be on public health problems in these settings, with research projects being offered either in Liverpool or overseas (limited number), with opportunities to engage with professional and industrial bodies in global health as part of this process.
Program overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The overarching scope of the MRes in Tropical Health and Infectious Disease Research is to give students a fully immersive experience of what it means to do scientific research. The MRes will provide training and practical research experience covering a breadth of research areas including basic, clinical and public health research with a focus on low resource settings. In the first part of the course, students will receive advanced and research-informed contemporary learning specific to their research interests giving them a grounding in important research themes and research methods, spanning basic research (e.g. parasitology, microbiology, host-pathogen interactions, vector biology), clinical research (disease diagnosis, management and control) and public health research (e.g. epidemiology, disease control, health determinants, history of global health, health systems, health policy, programme management).
Subsequently, students will then be given the freedom to become part of an active research group, with an opportunity to contribute, with the input of their supervisor, to the design and execution of a research project with the goal of generating and/or analysing data relevant to the field of tropical health and infectious disease research. A range of research projects will be offered including lab-, desk-, clinical- or field-based projects. At its conclusion students should have a unique insight to the process of research and an informed view of suitability and preferences for different aspects of academic, industrial or operational research.
In addition to this direct research experience, students will be given a series of tasks aimed at developing key transferable skills such as data analysis and presentation, an ability to create and defend scientific argument. Many of these tasks are performed as groupwork to nurture collaborative skills and build an identity of cohort among students. Teaching and research opportunities will be delivered by an internationally diverse team of research-active experts in their disciplines, covering basic biological research, through to clinical sciences and public health. Given LSTM’s unique focus on problems of public health in predominantly tropical and sub-tropical regions of limited resource, the majority of the programme’s research focus will be on public health problems in these settings, with research projects being offered either in Liverpool or overseas (limited number), with opportunities to engage with professional and industrial bodies in global health as part of this process.
Open to graduates with an Honours degree (minimum 2.i or equivalent) in the biological sciences or a medical/veterinary degree. Overseas candidates with other qualifications may be accepted, particularly if they have the relevant experience through working in an appropriate field for a number of years. Medical or Veterinary students who have completed at least three years of study and wish to intercalate are also accepted onto the programme.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Master’s programmes at LSTM combine core and optional modules allowing you to tailor your degree to meet your personal and professional interests and ambitions.
Each programme usually starts in September and includes a research project or dissertation. If you choose to access the programme via a PgCert, PgDip or individual modules, other start dates may apply.
Most of master’s programmes are delivered on a full-time basis over a one-year period, in-person at our Liverpool campus. Online-only programmes are normally part-time and studied over a longer period:
In-person
• Master of Public Health (Humanitarian Health)
• Master of Public Health (International)
• Master of Public Health (Managing Health Services)
• Master of Public Health (Outbreak Control and Health Protection)
• Master of Public Health (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
• MSc Humanitarian Studies
• MSc Humanitarian Practice (LEAP Programme)
• MSc Tropical Disease Biology
• MSc Tropical and Infectious Diseases
• MSc Tropical Paediatrics
• MRes (Master of Research) Tropical Health and Infectious Diseases
Online
• PgCert Maternal and Newborn Health
• MSc Global Health
Professional diplomas and short courses
Professional diplomas and short courses offer an intensive learning option and are designed to be flexible and fit around work commitments and career aspirations.
Professional diplomas
• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Systems
• Diploma in Travel Health
• Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
• Diploma in Tropical Nursing
Short courses
• Laboratory Diagnosis of Faecal Parasites
• Laboratory Diagnosis of Faecal and Blood Parasites
• Laboratory Diagnosis of Malaria and Other Blood Parasites Modules
• Travel Vaccination Principles and Practice
• Malaria Prevention in Travel Health
• Hazards in Travel Health
• Governance and Safety in Travel Health
Intercalated degrees
Intercalating medical and veterinary students are accepted onto LSTM programmes.
While intercalation is not always compulsory, it helps to broaden your skills and knowledge and explore a new subject in depth.
As an intercalating student, a master’s degree can have a positive impact on your future career demonstrating motivation to study and commitment to self development. It also shows you can work at a higher level, developing useful research skills in an academic environment.
You can apply for an intercalated degree after the third or fourth year of your undergraduate programme.
As an intercalating student you may be entitled to a tuition fee discount. Intercalation is accepted on the following programmes:
• Master of Public Health (International)
• Master of Public Health (Humanitarian Health)
• Master of Public Health (Managing Health Services)
• Master of Public Health (Outbreak Control and Health Protection)
• Master of Public Health (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
• MRes in Tropical Health and Infectious Disease Research
• MSc Humanitarian Studies
• MSc Tropical Disease Biology
Research degrees
LSTM offers the following postgraduate research degrees:
· MD – minimum two years (part-time)
· MPhil – one-two years (full-time) or two-four years (part-time)
· PhD – two-four years (full-time) or four-seven years (part-time)
You can study full- or part-time in Liverpool or off-campus – giving you the flexibility to integrate your research with an existing career or work in the field. You can apply at any time and there are three intakes per year, in February, August and October.
Supervision is available in the following research areas:
• Clinical Sciences
• International Public Health
• Malaria and other Vector-Borne Diseases
• Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
• Neglected Tropical Diseases
• Snakebite and Venom
• Tropical Disease Biology
• Vector Biology
Becoming part of LSTM’s dynamic, innovative research environment will allow you to realise your potential as a researcher; make a significant contribution to your field of research; and prepare you for a wide range of careers in academia and beyond.
MRes (Master of Research) Tropical Health and Infectious Diseases
12 monthsProgram duration
23,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Biological SciencesMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The overarching scope of the MRes in Tropical Health and Infectious Disease Research is to give students a fully immersive experience of what it means to do scientific research. The MRes will provide training and practical research experience covering a breadth of research areas including basic, clinical and public health research with a focus on low resource settings. In the first part of the course, students will receive advanced and research-informed contemporary learning specific to their research interests giving them a grounding in important research themes and research methods, spanning basic research (e.g. parasitology, microbiology, host-pathogen interactions, vector biology), clinical research (disease diagnosis, management and control) and public health research (e.g. epidemiology, disease control, health determinants, history of global health, health systems, health policy, programme management).
Subsequently, students will then be given the freedom to become part of an active research group, with an opportunity to contribute, with the input of their supervisor, to the design and execution of a research project with the goal of generating and/or analysing data relevant to the field of tropical health and infectious disease research. A range of research projects will be offered including lab-, desk-, clinical- or field-based projects. At its conclusion students should have a unique insight to the process of research and an informed view of suitability and preferences for different aspects of academic, industrial or operational research.
In addition to this direct research experience, students will be given a series of tasks aimed at developing key transferable skills such as data analysis and presentation, an ability to create and defend scientific argument. Many of these tasks are performed as groupwork to nurture collaborative skills and build an identity of cohort among students. Teaching and research opportunities will be delivered by an internationally diverse team of research-active experts in their disciplines, covering basic biological research, through to clinical sciences and public health. Given LSTM’s unique focus on problems of public health in predominantly tropical and sub-tropical regions of limited resource, the majority of the programme’s research focus will be on public health problems in these settings, with research projects being offered either in Liverpool or overseas (limited number), with opportunities to engage with professional and industrial bodies in global health as part of this process.
Program overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The overarching scope of the MRes in Tropical Health and Infectious Disease Research is to give students a fully immersive experience of what it means to do scientific research. The MRes will provide training and practical research experience covering a breadth of research areas including basic, clinical and public health research with a focus on low resource settings. In the first part of the course, students will receive advanced and research-informed contemporary learning specific to their research interests giving them a grounding in important research themes and research methods, spanning basic research (e.g. parasitology, microbiology, host-pathogen interactions, vector biology), clinical research (disease diagnosis, management and control) and public health research (e.g. epidemiology, disease control, health determinants, history of global health, health systems, health policy, programme management).
Subsequently, students will then be given the freedom to become part of an active research group, with an opportunity to contribute, with the input of their supervisor, to the design and execution of a research project with the goal of generating and/or analysing data relevant to the field of tropical health and infectious disease research. A range of research projects will be offered including lab-, desk-, clinical- or field-based projects. At its conclusion students should have a unique insight to the process of research and an informed view of suitability and preferences for different aspects of academic, industrial or operational research.
In addition to this direct research experience, students will be given a series of tasks aimed at developing key transferable skills such as data analysis and presentation, an ability to create and defend scientific argument. Many of these tasks are performed as groupwork to nurture collaborative skills and build an identity of cohort among students. Teaching and research opportunities will be delivered by an internationally diverse team of research-active experts in their disciplines, covering basic biological research, through to clinical sciences and public health. Given LSTM’s unique focus on problems of public health in predominantly tropical and sub-tropical regions of limited resource, the majority of the programme’s research focus will be on public health problems in these settings, with research projects being offered either in Liverpool or overseas (limited number), with opportunities to engage with professional and industrial bodies in global health as part of this process.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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PHD
Master’s progammes
Master’s programmes at LSTM combine core and optional modules allowing you to tailor your degree to meet your personal and professional interests and ambitions.
Each programme usually starts in September and includes a research project or dissertation. If you choose to access the programme via a PgCert, PgDip or individual modules, other start dates may apply.
Most of master’s programmes are delivered on a full-time basis over a one-year period, in-person at our Liverpool campus. Online-only programmes are normally part-time and studied over a longer period:
In-person
• Master of Public Health (Humanitarian Health)
• Master of Public Health (International)
• Master of Public Health (Managing Health Services)
• Master of Public Health (Outbreak Control and Health Protection)
• Master of Public Health (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
• MSc Humanitarian Studies
• MSc Humanitarian Practice (LEAP Programme)
• MSc Tropical Disease Biology
• MSc Tropical and Infectious Diseases
• MSc Tropical Paediatrics
• MRes (Master of Research) Tropical Health and Infectious Diseases
Online
• PgCert Maternal and Newborn Health
• MSc Global Health
Professional diplomas and short courses
Professional diplomas and short courses offer an intensive learning option and are designed to be flexible and fit around work commitments and career aspirations.
Professional diplomas
• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Systems
• Diploma in Travel Health
• Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
• Diploma in Tropical Nursing
Short courses
• Laboratory Diagnosis of Faecal Parasites
• Laboratory Diagnosis of Faecal and Blood Parasites
• Laboratory Diagnosis of Malaria and Other Blood Parasites Modules
• Travel Vaccination Principles and Practice
• Malaria Prevention in Travel Health
• Hazards in Travel Health
• Governance and Safety in Travel Health
Intercalated degrees
Intercalating medical and veterinary students are accepted onto LSTM programmes.
While intercalation is not always compulsory, it helps to broaden your skills and knowledge and explore a new subject in depth.
As an intercalating student, a master’s degree can have a positive impact on your future career demonstrating motivation to study and commitment to self development. It also shows you can work at a higher level, developing useful research skills in an academic environment.
You can apply for an intercalated degree after the third or fourth year of your undergraduate programme.
As an intercalating student you may be entitled to a tuition fee discount. Intercalation is accepted on the following programmes:
• Master of Public Health (International)
• Master of Public Health (Humanitarian Health)
• Master of Public Health (Managing Health Services)
• Master of Public Health (Outbreak Control and Health Protection)
• Master of Public Health (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
• MRes in Tropical Health and Infectious Disease Research
• MSc Humanitarian Studies
• MSc Tropical Disease Biology
Research degrees
LSTM offers the following postgraduate research degrees:
· MD – minimum two years (part-time)
· MPhil – one-two years (full-time) or two-four years (part-time)
· PhD – two-four years (full-time) or four-seven years (part-time)
You can study full- or part-time in Liverpool or off-campus – giving you the flexibility to integrate your research with an existing career or work in the field. You can apply at any time and there are three intakes per year, in February, August and October.
Supervision is available in the following research areas:
• Clinical Sciences
• International Public Health
• Malaria and other Vector-Borne Diseases
• Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
• Neglected Tropical Diseases
• Snakebite and Venom
• Tropical Disease Biology
• Vector Biology
Becoming part of LSTM’s dynamic, innovative research environment will allow you to realise your potential as a researcher; make a significant contribution to your field of research; and prepare you for a wide range of careers in academia and beyond.
Life Sciences and Medicine (2)
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Systems
Diploma in Travel Health
Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Diploma in Tropical Nursing Short courses
MD studies
MPhil studies
MRes (Master of Research) Tropical Health and Infectious Diseases
MSc Global Health
MSc Tropical Disease Biology
MSc Tropical Paediatrics
MSc Tropical and Infectious Diseases
PgCert Maternal and Newborn Health
Social Sciences and Management (2)
MSc Humanitarian Practice (LEAP Programme)
MSc Humanitarian Studies
Master of Public Health (Humanitarian Health)
Master of Public Health (International)
Master of Public Health (Managing Health Services)
Master of Public Health (Outbreak Control and Health Protection)
Master of Public Health (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Life Sciences and Medicine (1)
PhD studies