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Diploma In Tropical Medicine (DTM)

Key Information Duration: 12 months / 24 months Fees: GBP £7500.00 / GBP £3999.00 / GBP £3999.00 Mode: Blended Learning

Course Key Points

Course Code: DIPTM-97865
Subject Area: Tropical Medicine
Duration: 12 months / 24 months
Mode: Qualification
Credit: 240.00

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Why Study This Course

As the COVID-19 pandemic has clearly illustrates, the borders that once held diseases in check have disappeared. Tropical diseases, once confined to certain geographic locals are no longer bound by borders. Professionals are needed in communities around the globe to diagnosis and treat these diseases, which disproportionality impact the bottom billion – the world’s poorest people

Diploma In Tropical Medicine is an interdisciplinary branch of medicine that deals with health issues that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or are more difficult to control in tropical and subtropical regions.Physicians in this field diagnose and treat a variety of diseases and ailments. Most infections they deal with are endemic to the tropics. A few of the most well-known include malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis. They must be knowledgeable in the 18 lesser known neglected tropical diseases, which include Chagas disease, rabies, and dengue. Poor living conditions in underdeveloped tropical countries have led to a rising number of non-communicable diseases. These diseases include cancer and cardiovascular disease, which, in the past, have been more of a worry in developed countries. Physicians trained in tropical medicine must also be prepared to diagnose and treat these diseases.


Entry Requirement
This course is aimed at clinicians, but will be open to any applicant who meets the entry requirements. For admission to the programme applicants will need either a good medical degree or degree equivalent from a recognised academic institution or an appropriate professional qualification or experience acceptable to the course director and Research Council of Health, London. If your first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency. You must be IT literate to complete these highly interactive courses online and have access to a computer with a printer and a reliable internet connection. For further information please contact our Admission Team.
Tuition Fees
Fees : £3999.00
For 12 Months
Details : 12 months (120 Credits) - Full Time - Undertaking this Diploma programme is a serious commitment, requiring weekly contact hours in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research in order to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. FULL TIME (120 Credits ) BLENDED LEARNING FEES £3999.00
Fees : £7500.00
For 24 Months
Details : 24 months (240 Credits) Full-Time Undertaking this Diploma programme is a serious commitment, requiring weekly contact hours in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research in order to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. FULL TIME 240 Credits) BLENDED LEARNING FEES £7500.00
Fees : £2200.00

Details : Part Time - £2200.00 Per Year Part-time study options often mean that the number of modules taken is reduced per semester, with the full modules required to complete the programme spread over two academic years. Teaching is generally done during the day and part-time students should contact the course convener to get an idea of when these teaching hours are likely to take place. Timetables are likely to be finalised in September but you may be able to gain an expectation of what will be required. PART TIME BLENDED LEARNING £2200.00 Per Year
Course Structure
Core modules The first term will consist of topics on research methods, an overview of some major global health challenges, and topics related to the research and practice of global health. Core modules include: Paradigms and Tools for Global Health (including epidemiology, statistics, health economics, qualitative and mixed methods) Challenges and Change in International Health Global Health Research and Practice. Options During the second term, in addition to some continued core content, students select two of the following eight module options for further study: Case Studies in Field Epidemiology Development, Environment and Health Health Management International Development and Health Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Vaccinology.
Learning and Assessment
Assessment will be based on written assignments, posters and oral presentations, multiple choice questions (MCQ) and short-answer question (SAQ) examinations, and a full laboratory project write-up. Dissertation : 10,000 - 15,000 words.
Career and Placement
This programme is directly delivered through online learning portal, you will have access to video and audio recordings of all onsite lectures, as well as video tutorials for any lab based elements of the course. All written assignments will be submitted through the portal, while poster and oral presentations will be assessed via Skype. Exams can be sat onsite or you can arrange to sit these at a suitable venue more local to you. You are encouraged to interact with teaching staff and other students in online discussion forums, join group activities and be part of the RCH London's student community.