MSc Control of Infectious Diseases

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
London, UK
One year full-time or split-study over two years

This is a multidisciplinary programme that bridges the fields of epidemiology, laboratory sciences and public health in the context of disease control. It includes a strong practical component and the opportunity to undertake a research project overseas with collaborating public health or research organisations and NGOs. The programme trains students in all aspects of the control of infectious diseases and prepares them for a career in a range of organisations.

This programme will equip students with specialised skills that will facilitate a career in the control of infectious diseases as staff of health ministries, health departments, national or international disease control agencies, aid organisations or universities.

Objectives
By the end of this programme students should be able to:

investigate the transmission of endemic and epidemic infections
select appropriate methods of control
design, implement and evaluate co-ordinated control methods
assess constraints of local public health delivery systems
manage available resources in the context of the control of infectious diseases
focus their efforts on particular geographical regions or specific diseases

Structure
The modular structure of the programme allows you to tailor the programme to your specific interests. An interdisciplinary approach is emphasised which takes account of the social, political and economic context in which health systems operate.

Compulsory modules:

Basic Statistics for Public Health & Policy
Introduction to Disease Agents & Their Control
Basic Epidemiology or Extended Epidemiology

Elective modules include:

Health Policy, Process & Power
Introduction to Health Economics
Designing Disease Control Programmes in Developing Countries
Conflict & Health
Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections

View full programme structure and module choice

Project report
You will complete a research project on a relevant topic of your choice. The majority of the research projects are performed overseas, with collaborating public health or research organisations and NGOs. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this overseas opportunity, which is crucial to the nature of the course.

Entry requirements

a second-class honours degree from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject or
a master’s degree in a relevant subject, or
a professional qualification appropriate to the programme of study to be followed

In addition, some prior public health or overseas experience is advantageous but not essential.

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

Video: Watch previous Programme Director, Michael Miles, and students talk about the programme

How To Apply

Please apply via the LSHTM online application system.

Open days
Join us at our London campus open day on 12 February 2020 or online during our virtual open day on 4 March 2020 – find out more and register.

Funding opportunities
Please visit the LSHTM website to view the up-to-date list of scholarships for our master’s programmes.

Get in touch
Contact the LSHTM study team

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