About the university
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) was set up in 1898 and says it was the first institution in the world dedicated to research and teaching in tropical medicine. Today it teaches postgraduate students on one-year master's degrees such as the Master of Public Health (Global Health), MSc Humanitarian Action and MSc One Health in Tropical and Infectious Disease, an MRes, research degrees and short professional diplomas, several of them online.
Indian doctors, nurses, public health graduates and life scientists look at LSTM for its specialist focus on infectious disease and global health. It accepts a CBSE or CISCE Class 12 English mark of 70% as proof of English, and it has run a scholarship for Indian applicants. LSTM is in Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter near the city centre, and Liverpool is known as one of the more affordable UK student cities.
- Founded
- 1898
- Focus
- Postgraduate teaching and research in tropical medicine and global health
- Campus
- Pembroke Place, in Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter
- Intakes
- September for most master's; January for the MRes
- Student visa
- LSTM sponsors Student visas for courses longer than six months
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Public Health – Global Health
- Fee / year
- £24,899
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each component), PTE 62 (51 in each) or equivalent
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £24,899
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each component), PTE 62 (51 in each) or equivalent
- Postgraduate
MSc One Health in Tropical and Infectious Disease
- Fee / year
- £26,099
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each component), PTE 62 (51 in each) or equivalent
- Postgraduate
MRes Tropical Health and Infectious Disease Research
- Fee / year
- £26,099
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 overall, 5.5 in each component, or equivalent
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (GBP) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Health – Global Health | 1 year full-time | £24,899 | ≈ ₹30.4 lakh |
| MSc Humanitarian Action | 1 year full-time | £24,899 | ≈ ₹30.4 lakh |
| MSc One Health in Tropical and Infectious Disease | 1 year full-time | £26,099 | ≈ ₹31.8 lakh |
| MRes Tropical Health and Infectious Disease Research | 1 year full-time | £26,099 | ≈ ₹31.8 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine with similar universities in the UK.
Scholarships
- Postgraduate
Annie Elizabeth Evans Memorial Scholarship
Value: One award of £6,000 off tuition fees (2026/27 entry)
Eligibility: Indian nationals ordinarily domiciled in India with a conditional offer for the MSc Infectious Diseases and Global Health. The 2026/27 round closed on 15 April 2026; 2027 details are due later.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Postgraduate (full-time, on-campus master's)
LSTM Future Leaders Scholarship
Value: Several awards; value not stated
Eligibility: Nationals of low- and middle-income countries living in such a country.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Postgraduate (full-time, on-campus master's)
Thomas Mark Scholarship
Value: Full scholarship: tuition, living costs, flights and visa
Eligibility: Paediatric specialists from low- and middle-income countries.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Postgraduate
Allen and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
Value: Several awards; value not stated
Eligibility: Nationals of low- and middle-income countries living there, on the full-time on-campus Master of Public Health International, MSc Humanitarian Studies or MSc Tropical and Infectious Diseases.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- LSTM does not teach undergraduate degrees.
Postgraduate
- MRes: an honours degree at 2:1 or equivalent in the biological sciences, or a medical or veterinary degree. International applicants with other qualifications may be accepted, especially with relevant work experience.
- Entry requirements for the 2027 MPH and MSc courses were still being added to the course pages in October 2026; check each page before applying.
- LSTM issues a CAS once all academic and financial conditions are met, and may refuse a CAS if it thinks the visa may be refused.
Documents
- Passport
- Degree certificate and transcripts
- English test result, or CBSE/CISCE Class 12 English mark sheet
- CAS questionnaire (after meeting offer conditions)
- ATAS certificate if your course is on the ATAS list
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall, at least 5.5 in each component |
| PTE Academic | 62 overall, at least 51 in each component |
| TOEFL iBT | 88–89 overall, with 21 Listening and Writing, 22 Reading, 23 Speaking |
| Class 12 English (India) | 70% or above in English in AISSCE Standard XII, CBSE or CISCE boards only |
| Duolingo | Not listed as an accepted test |
Accommodation and living costs
LSTM does not own any accommodation, so students rent private halls or shared houses in Liverpool. Payments to accommodation providers are not included on your CAS, so keep the receipts for your visa application. LSTM's pages we opened give no rent figures.
| Item | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
LSTM is based on Pembroke Place in Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter, close to the city centre, and runs both on-campus and online courses.
- One-year on-campus MPH, MSc and MRes programmes.
- Short professional diplomas, including the on-campus Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (13 weeks) and Diploma in Tropical Nursing (3 weeks), taken on the Visitor route.
- Online options such as the MPH Global Health (online) and MSc Tropical Medicine and Clinical Research.
- Liverpool has 60,000+ students.
Careers and graduate outcomes
LSTM's courses are aimed at health professionals and scientists working in global health, humanitarian work and infectious disease research. See our UK guide for Graduate visa rules.
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FAQs
What does LSTM cost for Indian students?
For 2026/27, international fees were £24,899 for the Master of Public Health and MSc Humanitarian Studies, and £26,099 for the One Health MSc and the MRes. 2027 fees are being finalised.
Can I use my Class 12 English marks instead of IELTS?
Yes, if you scored 70% or above in English in Class 12 under CBSE or CISCE. Other boards are not listed.
Is there a scholarship for Indian students?
LSTM ran the Annie Elizabeth Evans Memorial Scholarship, one award of £6,000 for an Indian national, for 2026/27. Check the page for the 2027 round.
Do short diplomas need a Student visa?
No. Courses of six months or less are taken on the Visitor route; full-time courses longer than six months need a Student visa, which LSTM sponsors.
Sources
- LSTM: master's programmes (opens in a new tab)
- LSTM: fees and funding (international) (opens in a new tab)
- LSTM: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- LSTM: visa and immigration (opens in a new tab)
- LSTM: MRes Tropical Health and Infectious Disease Research (opens in a new tab)
- LSTM: Annie Elizabeth Evans Memorial Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
- LSTM: professional diplomas (opens in a new tab)
- LSTM: about us (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.lstmed.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)
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