Overview

At Medical Parasitology and Entomology programme at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine , some of our specialists are looking at different areas of malaria such as cell biology, pathogenesis, population genetics and drug design. Other experts are looking at other parasitic diseases such as trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, filariasis and schistosomiasis. We also have significant experience looking at vectors, from mosquitoes and tick-borne diseases to flies with larvae that hatch and burrow into the skin. Experts from WHO, Natural History and other universities will also give lectures and seminars on everything from forensic entomology to the behaviour of vectors.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Medical Parasitology programme at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine students will be able to:

Explore the biology, pathogenesis, immunology, epidemiology and diagnosis of parasitic infections in humans
Analyse strategies for control of the vectors and intermediate hosts of human parasites
Hone your microscopy skills, as well as using other research tools such as PCR, sequencing, confocal microscopy and proteomics
Carry out practical laboratory identification of the parasite stages both free and in tissues
Sample and identify medically important vectors or intermediary hosts and incriminate them in disease transmission
Design a laboratory or field-based research project to apply research skills and interpret data
Develop specialised skills through taking modules on different aspects of the subject including advanced diagnostic, molecular, immunological, genetic, and more

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Parasitology & Entomology

Analysis & Design of Research Studies

Malaria: From Science to Policy and Practice

Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA Techniques

Advanced Diagnostic Parasitology

Vector Sampling, Identification & Incrimination

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

76

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7

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General requirements

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.
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have relevant professional experience or training which is judged by LSHTM to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours degree or above.

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Funding

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