Description

This course aims: to provide a broad understanding of infectious diseases through the core modules in public health, biostatistics and epidemiology, and the biology and control of infectious disease which are taken by all students, together with the subsequent opportunity for specialised study in areas of the student's own choice. A wide range of optional advanced modules are available in the specialised areas of:
* Biology of Infection
* Epidemiology, Statistics and Disease Control
* Major Infectious Diseases
* Management and Evaluation
* Health Policy, Social Science and Economics
* Research Design, Management and Analysis.

It is also possible for students to carry out an individual project in an area of their own choosing, for example based around original laboratory research.

Most of the students are in-service health professionals, working for example as doctors or laboratory staff, who take the course in order to acquire new knowledge in infectious diseases, or to update their current expertise.

The course is delivered in the form of comprehensive study materials including paper-based readings, textbooks and exercises. Students receive administrative and tutorial support via email and web-based forums.

Highlights

Objectives
The study of Infectious Diseases will provide students with a solid foundation in this area, enabling them to understand the role of biology of infective agents and host on the outcome of infection. They will also be able to use this knowledge in combination with epidemiological and public health approaches to develop rational strategies for the control and treatment of infection.

Course Content
The degree provides core training in infectious diseases. Students can choose to study an MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate, or individual modules. The last option is ideal if you wish to sample the degree or update your professional knowledge.

Subject Areas

• Health Sciences

Cost in US$:

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

6-8 weeks

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine's Mission Statement

To contribute to the improvement of health worldwide through the pursuit of excellence in research, postgraduate teaching and advanced training in national and international public health and tropical medicine, and through informing policy and practice in these areas.

Year Founded

1899