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Tuition GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Immunology of Infectious Diseases at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Immunology of Infectious Diseases programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Immunology of Infectious Diseases programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Immunology of Infectious Diseases
  2. Analysis & Design of Research Studies
  3. Advanced Training in Molecular Biology*;
  4. Clinical Immunology*;
  5. Extended Project*;
  6. Basic Parasitology;
  7. Clinical Infectious Diseases 3: Bacterial & Viral Diseases & Community Health in Developing Countries
  8. Extended Project*;
  9. Immunology of Parasitic Infection: Principles*;
  10. Molecular Biology Research Progress & Applications*;
  11. Clinical Infectious Diseases 4: Parasitic Diseases & Clinical Medicine;
  12. Epidemiology & Control of Communicable Diseases;
  13. Ethics, Public Health & Human Rights;
  14. Genetic Epidemiology
  15. AIDS*;
  16. Antimicrobial Chemotherapy*;
  17. Extended Project*;
  18. Molecular Cell Biology & Infection*;
  19. Mycology*

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A student must normally satisfy the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine general entrance requirements and the additional programme specific entrance requirements as follows:

The normal minimum entrance qualification for registration at the School on a Master\'s programme is at least one of the following:

  • a second-class honours degree of a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a subject appropriate to that of the course of study to be followed
  • a registrable qualification appropriate to the course of study to be followed, in medicine, dentistry or veterinary studies

Applications with an appropriate technical qualification, or equivalent qualification and experience from overseas, are also welcomed.

Any student who does not meet the minimum entry requirement above but who has relevant professional experience may still be eligible for admission. Qualifications and experience will be assessed from the application.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

London, United Kingdom

The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is a public research university in Bloomsbury, central London, and a member institution of the University of London that specialises in...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months