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Shape the future of global health with a postgraduate qualification from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.

Designed by world-leading experts in infectious diseases, tropical medicine and public health, our research-driven PhDs, master’s degrees and professional diplomas will give you the tools to improve health outcomes and change lives.

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100%

100% completion rate for postgraduate research

1st in the UK

Ranked 1st in the UK by postgraduate taught students

70+ countries

Build international connections across our network of more than 70 countries

Top 6%

In the top 6% of universities worldwide for education and research quality

Student spotlight

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“I heard of LSTM five years ago through a mentor who was also a friend.”

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Catherine Natanzye

Master of Public Health (International)

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“ What appealed to me was LSTM in general, the fact that it was one of the first institutions to focus on research in tropical medicine.”

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Lema Naieem

Master of Public Health (Sexual & Reproductive Health)

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“You feel like part of a big family, the support we had was just unmatched.”

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Papa El Hadji Keba

Master of Public Health (Sexual & Reproductive Health)

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“One of the most important things that attracted me to LSTM is the fact that, at its core, it aims to improve health outcomes all over the world.”

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Evelyn Gavidia

MSc Tropical and Infectious Diseases

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“My experience so far at LSTM has been nothing short of amazing.”

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Emily Buchanan

Master of Public Health (Sexual & Reproductive Health)

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“I chose to do my master’s at LSTM because I completed the Diploma in Tropical Nursing a few years ago.”

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Elizabeth Morse

Master of Public Health (International)

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“I’m really looking forward to the large research project we’ll be starting in January”.

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Thomas Hartwell

MRes Tropical Health and Infectious Disease Research

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