Entry requirements

In order to be admitted to the MSc Tropical Medicine & International Health, an applicant must have a degree in medicine and be a registered medical practitioner. Preference will be given to candidates who have at least two years of experience working in clinical medicine (in any country) with recent professional experience in a relevant discipline.

English language requirements

As part of the application process, applicants are required to demonstrate how they meet LSHTM's minimum English Language requirements.

Find out more about the MSc Tropical Medicine & International Health entry requirements on the LSHTM website.

Months of entry

September

Course content

There are continuing threats to human health encompassing not only traditional tropical diseases like malaria and dengue fever, but also the challenges thrown up by emerging diseases with pandemic potential, the practice of medicine in conflict and humanitarian settings and antimicrobial resistance.

We’ve designed this course to support physicians who focus on the practice of tropical medicine and international health in today’s world. You’ll examine the issues faced in practicing medicine in areas of conflict where resources are limited and explore the evidence base of tropical medicine and international health. We’ll also help you develop your decision-making and research skills, confidence, and competence so you can make a significant impact on global health.

Over one year (full time) or two years (split study), you’ll build on the foundation of how to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases that are threats to global health. Immersed in a thriving global community of like-minded professionals, you’ll complete modules tailored to your area of interest. You’ll be able to regularly interact with internationally recognised figures in global health. The strong professional networks you’ll build will continue well beyond the course.

Did you know: LSHTM has been ranked 3rd in the world for infectious diseases (US News Best Global Universities Ranking by Subject 2025-26).

What you will learn

Understand the causes, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of major diseases affecting tropical and developing countries
Develop skills in diagnostic parasitology, microbiology and entomology, and knowledge of how to apply epidemiological principles
Practise communicating medical principles at an appropriate level for patients, professionals, and other groups
Grow your ability to analyse research findings for clinical and disease control and to critically evaluate their effects
Discover how to select, apply and interpret statistical methods for analysing quantitative data.

Find out more about the MSc Tropical Medicine & International Health programme on the LSHTM website.

Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene

All students on the MSc will take the Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (DTM&H). Students with a prior DTM&H, or holding 60 master's level credits from the DTM&H (East African Partnership) may apply for exemption from Term 1 via recognition of prior learning.

Information for international students

The final closing dates for all taught Master’s applications for entry in the 2025/26 academic year is Sunday 27 July 2025 at 23:59 UK time for all students requiring a Student visa.

Find out more about the MSc Tropical Medicine & International Health programme on the LSHTM website.

Fees and funding

UK students

Please see the LSHTM website.

International students

Please see the LSHTM website.

For up to date information on funding available for postgraduate programmes at LSHTM, please visit our website.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MSc
part time
24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Course Enquiries
Email: study@lshtm.ac.uk

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