How to apply

Applications for 2025 are now closed. Please register interest for the next intake of the course.

The application deadline will be 17:00 (UK time) on on Wednesday 10 December 2025. We strongly advise that you apply early as courses may close earlier than the stated deadline if they become full.

Please read LSHTM's Admissions policies prior to submitting your application.

Accommodation and meals

Registered students will be offered safe arrangements for accommodation and meals for the duration of their stay in The Gambia. The course fee only includes the provision of lunch and snacks.  Further details on accommodation options will be made available at a later stage to registered participants.

Important information

Please note:

• If you have been offered a place on the course you will not be able to register without bringing formal ID (Passport) and without having obtained the correct visa if required.
• LSHTM may cancel courses two weeks before the first day of the course if numbers prove insufficient. In those circumstances, course fees will be refunded.
• LSHTM cannot accept responsibility for accommodation, travel and other losses incurred as a result of the course being cancelled.