Intercalating Year Medical Students
Who can intercalate?
Undergraduate medical students on intercalated degrees are allowed to take a year out to either pursue related studies or work. If your university allows you to intercalate on a Masters course then ask your course tutor whether you are permitted to take a MSc outside your university. If so, then consider studying for a MSc at LSHTM. We accept applications from intercalating students from any recognised university anywhere in the world.
Benefits of Intercalating
Possession of a Masters degree will place graduates in a strong position to undertake a research degree (MPhil, PhD) at a later stage, as well as being more competitive in the jobs market in general.
Why the LSHTM?
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is regarded internationally as a world-class institution for research and teaching in global health. Our academic staff are leading experts in their fields giving students unparalleled access to their knowledge and experience. The School is particularly noted for the excellence of its postgraduate medical training, providing a sizeable amount of the UK's postgraduate medical education.
Profile from past intercalating student at LSHTM
Tai Ken Ting studied MSc Control of Infectious Diseases:
"My choice to pursue a Masters at LSHTM before completing my undergraduate degree has proven to be amongst my best decisions. I now comprehend and appreciate healthcare on a larger spectrum; within and beyond the clinical picture that we have been exposed to so far. I have gained new skills through immense work; both thoroughly challenging but ultimately rewarding. Being immersed amongst a wealth of experienced professionals from a multitude of backgrounds; I have had the pleasure of meeting, learning and working with these inspirational individuals. I firmly believe, having pursued a course here at LSHTM, I am now more prepared as a prospective healthcare professional and further inspired to be part of a wider purpose towards health for all. This decision undisputedly has fulfilled and excelled my expectations of an intercalating degree."
Entrance Requirements
Please be aware that medical students cannot intercalate on MSc Tropical Medicine & International Health as a full medical degree is one of the prerequisites for the course. Also, please note that for some courses work experience forms part of the entrance requirements. Please check individual course pages on our website or in our prospectus for the entrance requirements of each individual course.
