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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London, UK

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The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is an internationally renowned postgraduate medical school, established in 1899. The School is the largest institution of its kind in Europe, offering research and postgraduate education in public and global health. The School is part of the University of London. On successful completion of their studies, students gain a University of London degree.

Located in the heart of London, the School is home to almost 1051 students from over 100 countries. The School is one of the highest-rated research institutions in the UK. The School provides national and international focus in teaching and research in the areas pertaining to health. The courses are validated and assessed at regular intervals. The School was one of the very first institutions to undergo an institutional audit by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

The School has witnessed significant expansions in the recent years in research and distance learning programmes. Some of the excellent facilities available at the School are the library, wireless network, and computing facilities.

The School won the Gates Award for Global Health in 2009. The award was established by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to recognise organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to improving global health. The School is both the first academic institution to win the award and the first British winner.

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Rank 401-500

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The course is great

MSc in Medical Microbiology
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London School Of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine,
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I would advise future students to plan ahead, research the course and make sure it fits with your goals. My course is great if you have plans to work abroad because the school is very well connected and offers lots of opportunities to achieve th ...

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Campus Location

London is a stimulating and compelling place in which to live and learn. Students play a vital role in making London so dynamic; so that time spent studying in London proves a life-shaping experi... more

Faculties

The School offers a range of master's courses and research degrees and distance learning programmes through the faculties of Epidemiology and Population Health, Infectious and Tropical Diseases... more

Research

The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is one of the highest-rated research institutions in the UK. The School has been ranked one of the top three research institutions in the country ... more

Facilities

Library LSHTM's Library is home to some of the most comprehensive collections relating to public health and tropical medicine in the world. The Library has a collection of books, j... more

Admissions

Applications for Master's programme shall be made through the MSc application form. Application for Research degrees (MPhil/PhD or DrPH) and for occasional research study must be made using the... more

International Students

The School provides assistance and guidance to international students to make their learning experience more enjoyable. Career Service The School offers career guidance facilities to ... more

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London

Located in Greater London, UK

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