Diploma in Travel Health
As international travel grows and global health risks evolve, travel health professionals are in demand. From infectious diseases to travel vaccines, malaria prevention and non-vaccine hazards, the world needs people with expert insight and flexible clinical skills.
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- Course type
- Professional diploma
- Director of Studies
- Kathryn Nott
- Location
- Online
- Start date
- 21 September 2026
- Mode of study
- Flexibly, online
- Duration
- 9 months (flexible)
- Home fee
- £3,191
- International fee
- £3,191
Overview
Our Diploma in Travel Health will support you to confidently assess, advise and manage travel health needs. Developed in partnership with the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC), the course combines flexible online delivery with evidence-based learning and practical tools.
Who is this course for?
General nurses, pharmacists, doctors and expedition medics.
Travel health practitioners and immunisation specialists.
“Whether you’re new to travel health or looking to deepen your knowledge, this course offers the structure, support and credibility to elevate your work.”
Kathryn Nott, Director of studies
Why study Travel Health at LSTM?
Study at your own pace through on-demand learning blocks.
Learn from NaTHNaC-aligned specialists and experienced tutors.
Gain practical skills in travel risk assessment, vaccine prescribing and malaria advice.
Join a community of travel health professionals across the globe.
Choose a full diploma or study modules individually as CPD.
“Because its delivered entirely online, you can fit your studies around a busy working schedule. You can study whenever it’s convenient, from anywhere in the world. It’s a great opportunity to specialise and support people to travel safely.”
What will I learn?
There are four compulsory modules:
- Travel Vaccination Principles and Practice.
- Malaria Prevention in Travel Health.
- Hazards in Travel Health.
- Governance and Safety in Travel Health.
To be awarded the diploma, you must complete assessments for all four modules. You also need to pass a multiple choice (MCQ) exam and an online structured knowledge exam (OSKE).
This is a modular, online course. It can be studied flexibly over 6-24 months.
- Each module runs for 3-4 weeks.
- Study 10-15 hours per week at your own pace.
- Content includes video lectures, group activities, discussion forums and reflective tasks
You can access all content on-demand using your personalised virtual learning environment (VLE), with peer collaboration and tutor support throughout.
- Conduct detailed travel health risk assessments and consultations.
- Recommend vaccines and antimalarials based on current guidance.
- Understand key hazards and offer practical prevention advice.
- Use online tools to prepare patient group directions (PGDs).
- Apply good governance and safety in your clinical decision making.
- Travel clinics and general practice.
- Public and private sector health services.
- Remote expedition medicine, humanitarian health, or global health programmes.
The programme is aligned with Royal College of Nursing core competencies and supports professional development and employment in travel health.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Home
£3,191
International
£3,191
How to apply
You can apply for a course at any time throughout the year using our online application portal, MyLSTM. You will need to register for an account the first time or if you’ve already created an account you can pick up where you left off by logging in directly to MyLSTM.
By registering for a MyLSTM account, you will be able to:
- Apply for courses at LSTM.
- Upload supporting documentation.
- Save your draft application.
- Accept an offer to study.
- Keep your account information up-to-date.
If you can’t access our online application form, please get in touch. Paper application forms are available on request.
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