Department of Epidemiology & Population Health
MSc Studentships 2008
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The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is pleased to call for applications for one full (fees and stipend - for the MSc Medical Statistics only) and five fees-only studentships for the following internationally renowned courses (for UK residents and EU Nationals only): MSc Demography & HealthThis course offers a broad training in the theories and methods of demography and the population sciences and their application to health, social welfare and economic development. Applicants must have an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a recognised university, or a degree in medicine. Graduates pursue careers in academic or health-related research, public health, reproductive health and work with NGOs, UN/government statistical offices and a wide range of public and private sector bodies. Detailed information about the MSc Demography & Health. Informal enquiries to Mr Andy Sloggett (E-mail: andy.sloggett@lshtm.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 207 299 4628). MSc EpidemiologyThis course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to make valuable contributions to both epidemiological research and public health. Applicants should have good numeracy skills and an Upper Second Class Honours degree of a recognised university in science or related subject, or a degree in medicine. Graduates enter careers in medical research, public health and community medicine, epidemiological field studies, drug manufacturers, government or NGOs. Detailed information about the MSc Epidemiology Informal enquiries to Dr Punam Mangtani (E-mail: punam.mangtani@lshtm.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 207 927 2057) or Dr Sanjay Kinra (E-mail: sanjay.kinra@lshtm.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 207 927 2088). MSc Medical StatisticsThis course provides training in the theory and practice of statistics with special reference to clinical trials, epidemiology and clinical or laboratory research. Applicants should have an Upper Second Class Honours degree of a recognised university in science, or a related subject, or a degree in medicine. Applicants without a mathematically-based first degree must have strong quantitative skills and some familiarity with statistical ideas. Graduates pursue careers in various sectors including higher education, research institutions, the pharmaceutical industry, central government and national health services. Detailed information about MSc Medical Statistics Informal enquiries to Dr James Carpenter (E-mail: mscmedstats@lshtm.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 207 927 2033). EligibilityUK residents and EU Nationals are eligible. All eligible applicants will be automatically considered. Early applications are encouraged. Application DeadlineThe deadline for applications is 27 June 2008. How to ApplyThose interested in being considered for an MRC MSc Studentship should make an application for study to the School. There is no other application form for this studentship at this stage. All eligible applicants will be considered automatically. Applicants must complete all of the following forms (all forms can be found by clicking on the links):
The following must also be included with each application:
Further guidance can be found by clicking on the links below: MSc Application Process - What Happens Next? Guidelines on how to complete the MSc application forms (376K PDF) Hard copies of these forms may be obtained by contacting the Registry at registry@lshtm.ac.uk or by telephoning: +44 (0) 20 7299 4646. All eligible applicants will be automatically considered EnquiriesMost questions regarding the MSc courses should be answered by reading the relevant MSc course pages If you have further queries, please contact the Course Organisers by e-mail or telephone as shown above. If you are unsure about how to apply for the MSc programme, please visit the How to Apply pages of the School's website, or e-mail: Registry |