Course summary
Why should I study an MRes in Tropical Health and Infectious Disease? Poor health and wellbeing among low- and middle-income populations in the tropics is a persisting problem, with infectious diseases and other preventable conditions contributing to unacceptable global health inequalities. In these areas – some of the poorest in the world – resources are limited, and health systems are struggling. With population growth and climate change escalating the situation, new approaches are needed. This MRes will give you the skills you need for a career researching innovative and effective ways to address some of the world's greatest challenges and give you the tools to improve quality of life for millions. What will I get out of it? Combining research-informed taught elements with your own active research, you'll get a grounding in important research themes and methods, including basic, clinical and public health research, and have the opportunity to apply them. You'll be given the freedom to become part of an active research group, contributing to the design and execution of a real research project in the field of tropical health and infectious disease. Transferable skills, including effective collaboration, ethical project planning and confirmation complete the package, setting you up for a meaningful career in research and empowering you to have an impact. Is Tropical Health and Infectious Disease Research for me? If you want to be part of a passionate research community with the potential to change lives, this MRes will give you the foundations you need to thrive. Our professional and academic experts will teach you the basics of research design, methodology and analysis, support you to conduct high-quality independent research and empower you to pursue your interests. With two-thirds of the programme dedicated to your chosen research project, this is a great opportunity to get a head start in your research career and delve into a subject you love. To apply for this programme you must have an Honours degree (2.ii or equivalent) in the biological sciences, or a medical or veterinary degree. If you don't have this kind of qualification but have extensive relevant experience, and you're based outside the UK, you may also be considered. We also accept medical and veterinary students who wish to intercalate.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements: 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. Recognition of prior learning: All programmes of study will permit entry with credit attributed to previous certificated study up to a total of one third of the credits required to be awarded a Masters Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Award. Work experience: Non-graduates with considerable satisfactory work experience and evidence of appropriate in-service training will also be considered.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Pembroke Place
Liverpool
L3 5QA