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MSc Medical Entomology for Disease Control
at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 28,400
Country Rank#29
Duration24 Months
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Program Overview

This programme combines theoretical and practical training in biology and control of disease vectors and the human pathogens they transmit. Students will gain specialised skills in the molecular biology of infectious diseases, and will cover all aspects of major vector-borne diseases. The course also offers a thorough grounding in the systematics of medically important arthropods, processes regulating vector populations, and the biology of vector–parasite and vector–vertebrate interactions.

By the end of this programme students will be able to:

demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the biology of vectors and intermediate hosts of human pathogens together with methods for their control
describe the biology, life cycles, pathogenesis and diagnosis of parasitic infections in humans and relate these to human health and disease control strategies
demonstrate a range of specialised technical and analytical skills relevant to vectors and vector borne diseases, e.g. sampling, identification dissection, diagnostics, experimental design, data analysis, control technologies and strategies
design and carry out a small research project on the biology or control of disease vectors, analyse and interpret the results and prepare a written report including a critical literature review
design, carry out and evaluate vector control interventions using the specialised knowledge and skills mentioned above
show competence, both written and verbal, in communicating scientific information and findings

Course Content
Term 1

Students take two compulsory AB1 modules:
- Parasitology & Entomology
- Analysis & Design of Research Studies
Optional module: Molecular Biology

Sessions on basic computing and statistics are run throughout the term for all students.

Terms 2 and 3

Students take a total of five study modules, one from each timetable slot (C1, C2, D1, D2, E). The list below shows recommended or compulsory modules. There are other optional modules which may be taken only after consultation with the Programme Director.

C1 slot
- Malaria: From Science to Policy and Practice
C2 slot
- Advanced Diagnostic Parasitology
D1 slot
- Vector Sampling, Identification & Incrimination (compulsory)
D2 slot
- Vector Biology & Vector-Parasite Interactions
E slot
- Integrated Vector Management (compulsory)
Entry Requirement
In order to be admitted to an LSHTM master's degree programme, an applicant must:
- hold either a first degree at Second Class Honours standard in a relevant discipline, or a degree in medicine recognised by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) for the purposes of practising medicine in the UK, or another degree of equivalent standard awarded by an overseas institution recognised by UK ENIC.
or
- hold a professional qualification appropriate to the programme of study to be followed obtained by written examinations and judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours degree or above.
or
- have relevant professional experience or training which is judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours degree or above.
Fees & Scholarships
EU/Overseas - £28,400
Career Prospect
Graduates from this programme use their specialist skills to go into a range of careers; from operational control programmes and applied basic research to academia.

Below you will find just a few of the positions and organisations that our graduates from this course have entered after graduating:

Example job titles:
- Research Assistant
- National Consultant for NMCP
- Telephone Interviewer
- Training Course Consultant
- Laboratory Assistant
- Scientific Officer
- College Teacher (Biology)
- Molecular Biologist

Cost Of Studying At London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Medical Entomology for Disease Control at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine