Overview

This Tropical Disease Biology programme from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine will provide you with practical experience of essential techniques, as well as significant theoretical and practical knowledge in all important and topical areas of the field of tropical disease biology, all taught within an active and exciting scientific environment.

Key facts

Tropical diseases are having a devastating effect on the health and wellbeing of more than one billion people across the globe. The tropical regions where these diseases are most prevalent are some of the poorest in the world, with limited resources and struggling health systems.

This programme will open your eyes to the fascinating world of advanced tropical disease biology, with contemporary learning based on up-to-the-minute research.

A thorough understanding of the biology and control of pathogens and vectors that spread debilitating diseases will empower you to become part of the solution, helping to limit the impact of disease and improve lives.

Careers

At the end of this programme, you will be well prepared for a PhD or a career in lab or field research in the biological sciences.

You’ll be particularly suited to pursuing studies into organisms of importance to public health, with experience across a wide variety of pathogens and vector-borne diseases.

Many of the alumni hold prominent positions in health ministries, universities, hospitals, and international organisations throughout the world.

Your training in the context of tropical and resource-limited regions of the world will open up exciting opportunities to work abroad for NGOs, military or public health employers, where your expertise will be invaluable.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific and Professional Skills

Biology of Tropical Pathogens and Vectors of Disease

Research Methods in Tropical Disease Biology

Epidemiology and Control of Tropical Pathogens

Applied Bioinformatics

Vector Population Biology and Control

Molecular and Cellular Biology of Pathogens and Vectors

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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88

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this course you must have an Honours degree (2.ii or equivalent) in the biological sciences, or a medical or veterinary degree.

If you are based outside the UK and don’t have this kind of qualification but have extensive relevant experience or other qualifications, you may also be considered.

They also accept medical and veterinary students who have completed at least three years of study and wish to intercalate.

Non-graduates with considerable satisfactory work experience of appropriate in-service training will also be considered.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24150 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11760 GBP / year

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Additional Details

LMIC fee : £13,150

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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