TabsSummary Course details Course type: Master’s ProgrammeDirector of studies: Dr Sylviane DefresMode of study: FTDuration: 1 YearHome fee: £11,200Overseas fee: £23,000 / LMIC fee £12,5003 good reasons to study Infectious diseases are a global threat. The pandemic of COVID 19 has demonstrated the speed with which a novel virus can spread around the world and active responsive research can find the tools for surveillance, diagnostics and new treatments. All the while epidemics continue of Ebola, Yellow fever, Zika and Dengue making headlines worldwide.Neglected infections and non-communicable diseases contribute significantly to the burden of health needs in low- and middle-income settings for which you will develop your management skills of complex clinical scenarios in LMIC settings.You will develop critical awareness of global health priorities and an understanding of the research underpinning these. Also, you will become equipped with the tools to implement the latest evidence into clinical practice and become the leaders of the future. Programme Outline This programme develops professional skills including leadership and governance skills along with critical appraisal of evidence as applicable to clinical practice. Research skills as applicable to a wide range of problems in clinical and epidemiological settings in low- and middle-income settings will be developed including the ethical considerations both in clinical and research practice. Emphasis is given to the scientific and empiric evidence for diagnosis, management and control of the most prevalent diseases in low- and middle-income settings, with particular reference to high burden diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV and malaria, from a public health and clinical perspective. It aims to provide students with knowledge, skills and understanding needed to enable them to contribute to strengthening health systems., facilitating the implementation and scale up of good clinical practice, and raising awareness amongst public, fellow professionals and politicians of the need for more effective use of knowledge and tools to impact on various health indicators. Where relevant, various vulnerable groups in society will be discussed in the context of specific medical problems in low- and middle-income settings. Teaching methods will include interactive lectures, case based learning and small group work as well as simulation scenarios. Following the taught programme, participants will complete a project/dissertation, choosing from a range of options according to the individual interests including a period of applied research, a systematic review, a quality improvement project or a clinical placement, either overseas or in Liverpool. Projects should be discussed early in the course and indeed pre-course for students with specific ideas in mind, to facilitate the appropriate pathway though the programme. This clinical MSc will have an emphasis on the infectious diseases’ aspects in low- and middle-income settings. The course will commence with core teaching on the Evidence application for clinical practice, looking at study design and critical appraisal to then apply that knowledge in practice, the other 2 modules in the 1st semester will be Essentials of Tropical Medicine module and a Leadership and education principles in clinical practice module which will be valuable and a novel module designed to equip health care professionals to lead the wider health care team in various areas of clinical practice and how to apply education principles and training to day-to-day clinical work and how to design training programmes. Programme Structure Semester 1 Core Evidence Application for Clinical Practice Core Leadership and Education Principles for a Clinical Service Core Essentials of Tropical Medicine Semester 2 Block 1 Optional Quality Improvement for Health in Low Resource Settings Systematic Reviews Methods and Implementation Block 2 Core Advanced Clinical Management in HIV Endemic Settings Block 3 Optional Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, New-Born and Adolescent Health Applied Statistics for Health Research Developing a Disease Control Programme Semester 3 Core Research Project The research project may be: developing a porject or analysing secondary data systematic review quality improvement project clinical placement with a critical reflective thesis on a topic identified during the clinical placement. Entrance RequirementsAcademic requirements: Open to healthcare professional graduates with experience of professional work in clinical setting (preferably in LMICs). Recognition of prior learning: All programmes of study will permit entry with credit attributed to previous certificated study up to a total of one third of the credits required to be awarded an MSc Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Award.Work experience: Non-graduates with considerable satisfactory work experience and evidence of appropriate in-service training will also be considered. Experience of working in a developing country is desirable.English language requirements: The programme is taught in English. Applicants whose first language is not English must normally provide evidence of an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all learning components, or a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 88 for the Internet-based Test (iBT), with minimum scores of 21 for Listening and Writing, 22 for Reading and 23 for Speaking. Tests should be within their validity period of 2 years. Other English Language Tests and country specific English Language qualifications are also accepted – a full list with details of levels required can be found on the LSTM website (http://www.lstmed.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements). Applicants who have recently completed a degree level qualification taught in a majority English speaking country (as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)) may also be accepted at the discretion of the Director of Studies.Other requirements: None AimsThis course aims to: Develop students’ knowledge and comprehension of patient safety and quality improvement in health care, to enable students to develop and run their own quality improvement projects to improve the health of people in low- and middle-income settings. Will allow students to critically evaluate evidence in the preventive and curative management strategies that promote health and well-being in low- and middle-income countries. Facilitate high quality learning that is informed by critical analysis of current research in the area of tropical and infectious diseases. Provide healthcare workers with professional skills including leadership and skills relevant to applying research-based evidence-based medicine in tropical and infectious diseases in low-and middle-income countries. Enable students to comprehend and conduct health-related research. With an option of conducting a piece of health-related research as part of the dissertation. Produce graduates who are experienced, committed, informed, pro-active and effective professionals, capable of taking substantial and leading healthcare professional roles. CareersThis MSc provides a wide range of skills for health care workers working in leadership roles in health care in low- and middle- income settings. The skills learnt can empower those who wish to plan leadership and or academic careers in resource-poor settings. It is an excellent qualification for those who wish to work in any area of clinical infection including research, as well as with international organisations specialising in health assistance-related activities. Many students have had research projects published in peer reviewed journals, enhancing their standing in the academic arena. This new course will provide the methodology for quality improvement projects and aims to have similar successful publications. Future leaders in the area of tropical and infectious diseases are crucial, particularly in context of emerging infections: leading in clinical management, research and infection control, and students from this course will be equipped to develop lifelong learning. TestimonialsStudying in LSTM has been a life experience; from the wonderful classmates & lecturers to the beautiful city! Awesome!!! Dr Olawale Ogunlade 2019/20 from Nigeria Studying in LSTM was a lifetime opportunity where LSTM supported me to grow personally, emotionally and academically. Dr Muna Jama 2019/20 from Djibouti Exciting and excellent learning experience. It was rigorous, exciting and exception. Dr Andrew Moseray 2019/20 from Sierra Leone Why LSTM? the reputation of the institution and the calibre of the people who are on the faculty here and I know from lots of people who I've met through my work in Infectious Diseases that LSTM's got a great reputation for teaching. (Dr David Barr, student 2015. 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