Overview

With this Medical Microbiology programme at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine you’ll develop close working relationships with inspiring lecturers from across LSHTM as well as academia, the NHS, UK Health Security Agency, World Health Organization, and our own Medical Research Council Units in The Gambia and Uganda.

Join us to gain unique insights into current global challenges and prepare for a career where your passion for pathogens and problem-solving can make a significant contribution to the future of planetary health.

Learning Outcomes

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

Understand pathogenic microorganisms in depth, through hands-on laboratory experience

Study microbial pathogenesis and choose to explore specialised areas such as mycology and pathogen genomics

Build on specialist diagnostic, research, and analytic skills to assess and critique approaches to the prevention of disease

Develop professional skills of critical thinking and analysis, written and verbal presentations, and intellectual independence

Learn through a small, culturally diverse peer group

Choose a research project abroad with our partners across Africa, Asia, and Latin America

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Bacteriology & Virology

Analysis & Design of Research Studies

Clinical Virology

Molecular Biology & Recombinant DNA Techniques

Clinical Bacteriology
Molecular Virology

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-31 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

Biology Public Health Microbiology View 240 other Masters in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

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

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

35070 GBP / year

≈ 35070 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15650 GBP / year

≈ 15650 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time:

National:£7,825
International:£17,535

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

London

Funding

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