Structure
The below structure outlines the proposed modules for this programme. Programme and module specifications provide full details about the aims and objectives of each module, what you will study and how the module is assessed.
- Programme structure
- Postgraduate Certificate: 2 core modules
- Postgraduate Diploma: 5 modules
- Master’s: 6 modules, including a project report
It is possible to register for the PG Certificate in the first instance then, on successful completion of the compulsory core modules, transfer your registration to the PG Diploma or MSc. Please seek guidance from the programme director and course administration teams to discuss this route.
The majority of modules listed below are also available to study as individual modules.
- Compulsory core modules (PG Certificate, PG Diploma and MSc), Term 1
All students complete the core modules consisting of two compulsory AB1 modules:
- Microbial Pathogenesis and Vectors of Disease
- Research Skills for Infection Biology
- Elective modules (PG Diploma and MSc), Term 2
Following a compulsory core in Term 1, students take either Clinical Microbiology or Clinical Parasitology in the C1/C2 timetable slots of Term 2, prior to one module from each of the D1 and D2 timetable slots.
Recommended modules selection group:
C1/C2
- Clinical Microbiology
- Clinical Parasitology
D1
- Antimicrobial Drug Discovery in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
- Application of Genomics in Infectious Diseases
- Sampling and Incrimination of Disease Vectors
D2
- Antimicrobial Resistance & One Health
- Emerging Infections & Diagnostic Design
- Vector Management for Global Health
- Project report (MSc only), Term 3
- Research Project (compulsory for the MSc)
For all four specialisms, the specialist designation of projects will be confirmed by the Programme Director.
- Assessment method
General assessments are subject to approval but may include written assignments, groupwork and written examinations. Some modules involve only one type of assessment, other modules use a combination of assessments.
Specialisms
Students can choose to graduate with one of four specialist variants of the MSc Infection Biology for Global Health, allowing them to specialise in a particular area while studying within the same MSc programme. This results in one of the following award titles:
- MSc Infection Biology for Global Health (Parasitology)
- MSc Infection Biology for Global Health (Medical Entomology)
- MSc Infection Biology for Global Health (Drug Discovery & Diagnostics)
- MSc Infection Biology for Global Health (Microbial Pathogenesis)
- MSc Infection Biology for Global Health (Parasitology)
The programme comprises the same compulsory modules as for MSc Infection Biology for Global Health, but the recommended elective modules taken by the student in Term 2 must include the following specialist module(s):
- Clinical Parasitology
In addition, the Research Project must be one that has been designated as suitable for the ‘parasitology’ specialism.
- MSc Infection Biology for Global Health (Medical Entomology)
The programme comprises the same compulsory modules as for MSc Infection Biology for Global Health, but the recommended elective modules taken by the student in Term 2 must include the following specialist module(s):
- Sampling & Incrimination of Disease Vectors
- Vector Management for Global Health
In addition, the Research Project must be one that has been designated as suitable for the ‘medical entomology’ specialism.
- MSc Infection Biology for Global Health (Drug Discovery & Diagnostics)
The programme comprises the same compulsory modules as for MSc Infection Biology for Global Health, but the recommended elective modules taken by the student in Term 2 must include the following specialist module(s):
- Antimicrobial Drug Discovery in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
- Emerging Infections & Diagnostic Design
In addition, the Research Project must be one that has been designated as suitable for the ‘drug discovery and diagnostics’ specialism.
- MSc Infection Biology for Global Health (Microbial Pathogenesis)
The programme comprises the same compulsory modules as for MSc Infection Biology for Global Health, but the recommended elective modules taken by the student in Term 2 must include the following specialist module(s):
- Clinical Microbiology
In addition, the Research Project must be one that has been designated as suitable for the ‘microbial pathogenesis’ specialism
Changes to the programme
LSHTM will seek to deliver this programme in accordance with the description set out on this programme page. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for LSHTM to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. For further information, please see our page on changes to courses.