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MPhil/PhD Infectious & Tropical Diseases at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MPhil/PhD in the Faculty of Infectious & Tropical Diseases is an independent research degree on pathogens, pathogenesis and the diagnosis, prevention and control of infectious diseases, supervised by at least two academics. Students register for the MPhil and upgrade to PhD after a formal review, and are examined by viva on a thesis of up to 100,000 words.

Faculty: Faculty of Infectious & Tropical Diseases  |  Duration: Up to 4 years full-time; up to 8 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September, January or April (next listed start April 2027)  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent supervised laboratory, field or desk-based research with optional transferable skills training and MSc modules; a minimum of nine months must be spent in London.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Evidence of aptitude for research plus a relevant master's degree (recommended), a relevant qualification in medicine, dentistry or veterinary studies, or an upper second-class honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject. English language: LSHTM Band B.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,070 a year (2025/26). Home, full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 26,990 a year (2025/26). EU/Overseas, full-time, lab-based; £22,190 for non-lab-based projects; writing-up fee £1,360 full-time Source

Intake: September, January or April (next listed start April 2027)

Duration: Up to 4 years full-time; up to 8 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/how-apply

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