Diploma in Tropical Nursing
Global health inequalities are growing, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where preventable diseases continue to affect individuals, communities and economies.
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- Course type
- Professional diploma
- Director of Studies
- Terry Kana
- Location
- On campus
- Start date
- 13 Apr or 28 Sep 2026
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 weeks
- Home fee
- £2,050
- International fee
- £2,050
Overview
Our Diploma in Tropical Nursing is an intensive course that will give you the skills to work in low and middle income countries, where resources are limited. It will prepare you to deliver specialised care competently and confidently, helping communities to thrive in challenging situations.
Who is this course for?
Registered general nurses and midwives with at least two years post-registration experience.
People who want to improve the lives of people in low- and middle-income countries.
Busy professionals who want to start making a difference, fast.
“As a nurse, you can make a huge contribution to the health and wellbeing of some of the poorest populations in the world. Take this opportunity to develop the skills, resilience and adaptability to deliver life-changing care in challenging environments.”
Terry Kana Director of Studies
Why study Tropical Nursing at LSTM?
Study on a course that’s recommended by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) as an entry-level requirement for working overseas.
Start making a difference quickly, with this intensive course delivered in-person in just three weeks.
Enrich your development with a friendly and supportive community of experts from across the globe.
“The right technical knowledge combined with targeted practical skills will give you the confidence to take on rewarding roles that make a difference, and the mindset to continue learning throughout your career.”
What will I learn?
The Diploma in Tropical Nursing combines up-to-date factual knowledge and current best practice with hands-on training and lab sessions. It’s based around three core themes:
- Care provision and the management of common conditions.
- Professional, ethical and legal practice.
- Professional development.
It covers common health issues in overseas settings, and develops your analytical, problem-solving and practical nursing skills. You’ll focus on clinical learning, and strengthen your skills in leadership, quality improvement, strategy development and resilience strategies.
The Programme is accredited by the Royal College of Nursing for 90 study hours.
This diploma is completed after three intensive weeks of face-to-face teaching, combined with flexible self-study. You can choose to begin your studies in May or December.
You’ll have around 20 hours of reading and online activities to do before teaching begins.
After that you will attend taught sessions in-person on campus in Liverpool, five days a week for three weeks. On the final day, there will be an unseen examination.
Your progress will be assessed through a written assignment, completed at your own pace during the taught period.
You’ll develop an understanding of:
- The aetiology, prevention, treatment and nursing care of key health issues in low- and middle-income countries.
- Health promotion and the organisation and provision of healthcare in resource-poor settings.
- Cultural and ethical issues.
- Basic laboratory tests and interpretation of results.
The Diploma in Tropical Nursing will prepare you for practice in low- and middle-income countries, working for NGOs, international organisations and aid agencies supporting communities through humanitarian crises.
You will be prepared to go into many areas of healthcare abroad, from maternal and child health to care of the elderly, or to go into related areas such as environment and economics.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Home
£2,050
International
£2,050
Financial support
We have scholarships, bursaries, discounts and loans available for UK and international students, established through generous donations from alumni, staff and friends and funding from within Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
Postgraduate loans
Loans for eligible UK students studying a taught or research Master’s course are available from the Student Loans Company. These loans will be a contribution towards the costs associated with completing a Postgraduate Masters course
External funding
Scholarships, fellowships and grants are available from a range of funders and organisations. Any scholarship, studentship, fellowship or grant can be used as an alternative to, or part-funding of, an LSTM scholarship.
How to apply
Apply for this course online via MyLSTM.
Register for a MyLSTM account 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.