Entry criteria

The Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene is open to doctors who hold a medical qualification from a recognised medical school in any country who are registered for medical practice in that country. The number of participants is limited to 70.

Priority may be given to students from low- and middle-income countries and to those with at least three years of post-qualification clinical experience. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applicants must have a good standard of written and spoken English and of English comprehension. LSHTM will require applicants to provide evidence of a satisfactory standard of English. LSHTM has approved certain English tests.