Study at LSTM
Welcoming our September 2022 student cohort
Ever since it was founded in 1898, as the world’s first institute dedicated to research and teaching of tropical medicine, LSTM has been at the forefront of providing the scientific evidence to translate relevant science into policy and practice.
As we approach our 125-year anniversary in 2023, we are investing in future leaders through a number of forward-thinking initiatives. Pembroke House is a new world class facility that will provide our students with unique opportunities to access a wide range of stakeholders through networking opportunities and immersive technology.
We are continuing our journey towards decolonising the curriculum by acknowledging the colonial history of LSTM, and our education and its epistemologies, and actively redressing this past to promote equity Moreover, significant momentum has been growing among LSTM staff and students on addressing the important issues of Sustainability and Environment. We have recently undertaken a redesign of most of our courses, informed by many years of feedback from students on what makes a powerful study experience. Our new programmes are more strongly skills-based, with a clear focus on learning through real-world case-studies and scenarios that develop students’ confidence in solving complex problems.
You will be taught by leading experts in their field, and there is added value in that you can benefit from the enhanced access to networks and opportunities that inevitably come with studying at a leading small, specialist institution. As any past student can tell you, studying at LSTM is a memorable experience. This is not just because of the unrivalled learning opportunities but because of our location.
Liverpool is a thriving, vibrant coastal city with a rich history, large international student population, endless things to do and a low cost of living. So, I hope that you will enjoy finding out more about who we are. The work we do helps to save countless lives, and our newly designed courses have been shaped to bring out the best in you, so that you too can go on to make an impact.
Come join us. Be part of something special and do contact us directly if you would like to explore more.
Dr Martyn Stewart, Interim Head of Education
Why study at LSTM?
When you study at LSTM, you’ll learn from leading experts, deepen your understanding of global health priorities and the research underpinning them, discover new areas that excite you, and have opportunities for research overseas. All while living in the vibrant, culturally rich city of Liverpool.
A life-long relationship
When you join LSTM, you will be joining a family that meet in the most unlikely and remote places around the world.
Our staff & alumni have been part of the Ebola Response in West Africa; they were treating patients in Haiti after the earthquake; they were on some of the first flights to Thailand after the Tsunami; they have built roads where there were none; they have negotiated to secure aid whilst civil war and unrest were rife; they have brought hope to refugee camps; and closer to home they have advised the UK government on our response to Tropical & Infectious Diseases.
From medics and nurses to water & sanitation technical experts, from managing a TB programme in Sudan to creating new vaccines, from measuring parasites in lakes to finding new molecules; LSTM staff and alumni are making a difference in the world.
Student Blogs
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From: LSTMInternational Nurses Day 2022News article12 May 2022 -
From: LSTMLSTM Graduation: Class of 2021News article28 Jan 2022 -
From: LSTMOBE's for LSTM alumni Dr Mary Cusack and Dr Cat MorrisNews article12 Jan 2022 -
From: LSTMPlans revealed for new multi-million infection innovation and training centreNews article27 Oct 2021 -
From: LSTMIn conversation: DTMH student Dr Lia Lopez and LSTM's Dr Tom WingfieldBlog3 Sep 2021 -
From: LSTMThe Impact of LSTM MSC Global Health on my career as a health worker at Ministry of Health during COVID-19: A practical experience from LiberiaBlog7 Jul 2021 -
From: LSTMReflections on completing the MSc Global Health.Blog7 Jul 2021 -
From: LSTMModules have direct impact on practiceBlog26 May 2021 -
From: LSTMLearning and interacting with students worldwideBlog26 May 2021 -
From: LSTMThoughts on the MSc Global HealthBlog26 May 2021 -
From: LSTMIntercalating at LSTM – MSc students contributing to research extend far beyond a dissertation!Blog26 May 2021 -
From: LSTMLSTM lights up in rainbow colours for LGBTQ+ History MonthNews article1 Feb 2021 -
From: LSTMLSTM Graduation 2020News article29 Jan 2021 -
From: LSTMCervical cancer – why is it a global public health issue?Blog14 Oct 2020 -
From: LSTMWorld Mental Health Day 2020: one LSTM student’s research on mental health amongst health workers in Sierra LeoneNews article9 Oct 2020 -
From: LSTMKintsugi: Stronger, Bolder, GolderBlog7 Oct 2020 -
From: LSTMTaking the LEAP into humanitarian practice – student experienceBlog25 Sep 2020 -
From: LSTMNew online course launched on the control of vector borne diseasesNews article8 Sep 2020 -
From: LSTMWork and study - My MSc Global Health experienceBlog18 Jun 2020 -
From: LSTMMy global health journey with LSTMBlog18 Jun 2020 -
From: LSTMAn opportunity that came at the best time.Blog18 Jun 2020 -
From: LSTMGaining the confidence to influence global efforts improving health and safety of vulnerable populations: My MSC Global Health journeyBlog18 Jun 2020 -
From: LSTMMy Perspective and Prospects as LSTM Global Health StudentBlog18 Jun 2020 -
From: LSTMPandemic Preparedness PurseBlog1 Apr 2020 -
From: LSTMThe Virtual DoctorsBlog11 Mar 2020 -
From: LSTMLSTM’s Club Tropicana at VG&M’s Family Fun Day!News article9 Mar 2020 -
From: LSTM“You cannot cook without smoke”Blog2 Mar 2020 -
From: LSTMLSTM scholarships supporting 2020 International Year of the Nurse and MidwifeNews article31 Jan 2020 -
From: LSTMLSTM Graduation 2019News article5 Dec 2019 -
From: LSTMExpedition medicineBlog7 Nov 2019 -
From: LSTMCan a film become a public health problem?Blog30 Oct 2019 -
From: LSTMRunning around Edinburgh and the back-streets of my mindBlog23 Oct 2019 -
From: LSTMThe District Health OfficerBlog17 Oct 2019 -
From: LSTMFrom DTMH to Maluk TimorBlog9 Oct 2019 -
From: LSTMNo smoke without fireBlog3 Oct 2019 -
From: LSTME-cigarettes – the key to smoking cessation in LMIC?Blog25 Sep 2019 -
From: LSTMBlazing a Trail from Liverpool to DiliBlog18 Sep 2019 -
From: LSTMThis blog has no title, just words and a tune..Blog11 Sep 2019 -
From: LSTMLSTM shortlisted for Times Higher Education Award 2019News article6 Sep 2019 -
From: LSTMUnwanted PersonsBlog4 Sep 2019 -
From: LSTMMetallica – nothing else mattersBlog21 Mar 2019 -
From: LSTM“Amppipal Hospital” in Nepal: A German-Nepal Friendship StoryBlog12 Mar 2019 -
From: LSTMWhat is going wrong on the path for a TB cure in Myanmar?Blog21 Feb 2019 -
From: LSTMArriving in Liverpool, new beginnings and reflecting on 9 months in South SudanBlog14 Feb 2019
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From: LSTMInternational Nurses Day 2022News article12 May 2022
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From: LSTMLSTM Graduation: Class of 2021News article28 Jan 2022
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From: LSTMOBE's for LSTM alumni Dr Mary Cusack and Dr Cat MorrisNews article12 Jan 2022
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From: LSTMPlans revealed for new multi-million infection innovation and training centreNews article27 Oct 2021
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From: LSTMIn conversation: DTMH student Dr Lia Lopez and LSTM's Dr Tom WingfieldBlog3 Sep 2021
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From: LSTMThe Impact of LSTM MSC Global Health on my career as a health worker at Ministry of Health during COVID-19: A practical experience from LiberiaBlog7 Jul 2021
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From: LSTMReflections on completing the MSc Global Health.Blog7 Jul 2021
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From: LSTMModules have direct impact on practiceBlog26 May 2021
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From: LSTMLearning and interacting with students worldwideBlog26 May 2021
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From: LSTMThoughts on the MSc Global HealthBlog26 May 2021
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From: LSTMIntercalating at LSTM – MSc students contributing to research extend far beyond a dissertation!Blog26 May 2021
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From: LSTMLSTM lights up in rainbow colours for LGBTQ+ History MonthNews article1 Feb 2021
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From: LSTMLSTM Graduation 2020News article29 Jan 2021
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From: LSTMCervical cancer – why is it a global public health issue?Blog14 Oct 2020
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From: LSTMWorld Mental Health Day 2020: one LSTM student’s research on mental health amongst health workers in Sierra LeoneNews article9 Oct 2020
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From: LSTMKintsugi: Stronger, Bolder, GolderBlog7 Oct 2020
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From: LSTMTaking the LEAP into humanitarian practice – student experienceBlog25 Sep 2020
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From: LSTMNew online course launched on the control of vector borne diseasesNews article8 Sep 2020
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From: LSTMWork and study - My MSc Global Health experienceBlog18 Jun 2020
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From: LSTMMy global health journey with LSTMBlog18 Jun 2020
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From: LSTMAn opportunity that came at the best time.Blog18 Jun 2020
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From: LSTMGaining the confidence to influence global efforts improving health and safety of vulnerable populations: My MSC Global Health journeyBlog18 Jun 2020
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From: LSTMMy Perspective and Prospects as LSTM Global Health StudentBlog18 Jun 2020
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From: LSTMPandemic Preparedness PurseBlog1 Apr 2020
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From: LSTMThe Virtual DoctorsBlog11 Mar 2020
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From: LSTMLSTM’s Club Tropicana at VG&M’s Family Fun Day!News article9 Mar 2020
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From: LSTM“You cannot cook without smoke”Blog2 Mar 2020
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From: LSTMLSTM scholarships supporting 2020 International Year of the Nurse and MidwifeNews article31 Jan 2020
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From: LSTMLSTM Graduation 2019News article5 Dec 2019
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From: LSTMExpedition medicineBlog7 Nov 2019
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From: LSTMCan a film become a public health problem?Blog30 Oct 2019
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From: LSTMRunning around Edinburgh and the back-streets of my mindBlog23 Oct 2019
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From: LSTMThe District Health OfficerBlog17 Oct 2019
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From: LSTMFrom DTMH to Maluk TimorBlog9 Oct 2019
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From: LSTMNo smoke without fireBlog3 Oct 2019
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From: LSTME-cigarettes – the key to smoking cessation in LMIC?Blog25 Sep 2019
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From: LSTMBlazing a Trail from Liverpool to DiliBlog18 Sep 2019
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From: LSTMThis blog has no title, just words and a tune..Blog11 Sep 2019
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From: LSTMLSTM shortlisted for Times Higher Education Award 2019News article6 Sep 2019
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From: LSTMUnwanted PersonsBlog4 Sep 2019
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From: LSTMMetallica – nothing else mattersBlog21 Mar 2019
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From: LSTM“Amppipal Hospital” in Nepal: A German-Nepal Friendship StoryBlog12 Mar 2019
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From: LSTMWhat is going wrong on the path for a TB cure in Myanmar?Blog21 Feb 2019
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From: LSTMArriving in Liverpool, new beginnings and reflecting on 9 months in South SudanBlog14 Feb 2019
The Library
There has been a library at LSTM since its earliest years. LSTM's Nobel Prize winner, Ronald Ross donated some books of his own to form the nucleus of the collection at the turn of the century. Today, our primary aim is to support LSTM staff and students in all areas of their study and research.
Decolonising the Curriculum
A ‘Decolonising the Curriculum’ group has been formed, who are working to address the impact of colonialism in our curriculum and pedagogy, and our wider approach to education. Separately, we have also embarked on a project to review and update LSTM’s history including confronting our colonial origins.
Teaching partnerships
Non-governmental organisations, governments, multilateral agencies, professional bodies and industry, and Higher Education Institutions can access our programmes through mutual partnership arrangements to train selected cohorts of staff. Our specialist academics can also design and facilitate high-quality bespoke programmes tailored according to participant and business needs.
Pembroke House
Development of a space for educational collaboration with overseas partners and students overseas, linking with learning on-campus in Liverpool.
Learning from COVID, we will feed into the design the opportunities and challenges of simultaneously teaching students on-campus and online, we are planning a highly flexible learning environment with a primary focus being to engage via immersive experience technology.
