Module Specification
An online version of this specification is available to prospective students at
http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/currentstudents/studentinformation/msc_module_handbook/section3_moduledescript/in
dex.html
GENERAL INFORMATION
Module name
Clinical Infectious Diseases 4: Parasitic Diseases & Clinical
Medicine
Module code
3139
Module Organiser
Professor Robin Bailey
Contact email
Robin.Bailey@lshtm.ac.uk
Home Faculty
Faculty of Infectious & Tropical Diseases
Level
This module is at Level 7 (postgraduate Masters ‘M’ level) of the QAA
Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales & Northern
Ireland (FHEQ).
Credit
LSHTM award 15 credits on successful completion of this module.
Accreditation
Not currently accredited by any other body.
Keywords
Clinical Infectious Diseases; DTM&H; Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
AIMS, OBJECTIVES AND AUDIENCE
Overall aim
To provide, in conjunction with module 3137 (Clinical Infectious Diseases 2), a
comprehensive review of the major parasitic diseases of tropical and
developing countries, and to extend clinical experience gained in Term 1.
Intended learning
outcomes
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
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Discuss the causation, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis and
management of the major parasitic diseases of tropical and developing
countries;
Discuss the principles of control of these diseases;
Diagnose and manage common tropical and imported infectious diseases;
Apply basic epidemiological principles to the study of diseases relevant to
tropical and developing countries;
Communicate relevant knowledge to other health workers at an
appropriate level.
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Target audience
This module is designed for physicians, principally those studying for MSc
Tropical Medicine and International Health, but appropriately-qualified
students from other MSc courses may take this module. Students studying for
the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H) all take this module.
Students who have taken Parasitology and Entomology (module 3122) in term
1 will notice some duplication in the lecture content. MSc TMIH students will
notice some duplication in epidemiology teaching.
CONTENT
Session content
The module is expected to include sessions addressing the following topics
(though please note that these may be subject to change):
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Parasitic diseases;
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Managing clinical problems in low-income settings;
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Managing clinical problems where more expensive investigations and
drugs are available.
TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT
Study resources
provided or required
Comprehensive handouts will be provided.
Teaching and learning
methods
Key subjects are presented in half or whole day seminars. Most of these
comprise presentations by experts in the field, followed by discussion. Each
session is chaired by an experienced clinician/teacher. Clinical teaching
sessions include bedside teaching, problem-based discussions in groups, and
attendance at ground rounds. Basic epidemiology is taught by means of
exercises carried out in small groups.
Assessment details
Assessments for modules 3136, 3137, 3138 and 3139 are co-ordinated and the
nature of the specific assessment(s) for each module will be announced during
the first week. Assessment methods will be of various types and may include
individual tasks (such as essays, posters or presentations), structured tasks
(for example an unseen written exam), collective tasks (groupwork), or a
combination of the above.
For students who are required to re-sit, or granted a deferral or new attempt,
the task will be on a topic related to the subject area from the original
assessment. The assignment may be an essay, or another type of assessed task,
which must be completed within 1 week of release. This will be unsupervised
and will be judged on the same criteria as in original assessment.
Assessment dates
Assessments will take place or be due on a date notified by the Module
Organiser.
For students who are required to re-sit, or granted a deferral or new attempt,
the re-sit date will be the standard School-recommended date in mid/late
September 2016.
Language of study and
assessment
English (please see ‘English language requirements’ below regarding the
standard required for entry).
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TIMING AND MODE OF STUDY
Duration
The module runs for 5 weeks at 2.5 days per week from Wednesday lunchtime
until Friday afternoon.
Dates
For 2015-16, the module will start on Wednesday 24 February 2016 and finish
on Friday 25 March 2016.
Timetable slot
The module runs in LSHTM timetable slot D2.
Mode of Study
The module is taught face-to-face in London. Both full-time and part-time
students follow the same schedule. For full-time students, other LSHTM
modules are available in the other half of the week for the C and D slots.
Learning time
The notional learning time for the module totals 150 hours, consisting of:
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Contact time ≈ 30 hours
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Directed self-study ≈ 20 hours
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Self-directed learning ≈ 60 hours
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Assessment, review and revision ≈ 40 hours.
APPLICATION, ADMISSION AND FEES
Pre-requisites
This module is only open to fully-qualified physicians
English language
requirements
A strong command of the English language is necessary to benefit from
studying the module. Applicants whose first language is not English or whose
prior university studies have not been conducted wholly in English must fulfil
LSHTM’s English language requirements, with an acceptable score in an
approved test taken in the two years prior to entry. Applicants may be asked to
take a test even if the standard conditions have been met.
Student numbers
Student numbers are typically 5 per year; numbers may be capped due to
limitations in facilities or staffing.
Student selection
Access to this module reflects the entry criteria for the MSc Tropical Medicine
& International Health and Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene courses
and students must therefore be registered medical practitioners. Preference
will be given to LSHTM MSc students particularly those registered for specific
courses or who have taken specific prior modules, where applicable, and
LSHTM research degree students (who must all be fully qualified physicians).
Other applicants meeting the entry criteria will usually be offered a place in the
order applications are received, until any cap on numbers is reached.
Applicants may be placed on a waiting list and given priority the next time the
module is run.
Full Registration (full participation) by LSHTM research degree students is
required for this module.
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Fees
For registered LSHTM MSc students, fees for the module are included within
MSc fees (given on individual course prospectus pages).
If registering specifically for this module, as a stand-alone short course,
individual module fees will apply.
Tuition fees must be paid in full before commencing the module, or by any fee
deadline set by the Registry.
Scholarships
Scholarships are not available for individual modules. Some potential sources
of funding are detailed on the LSHTM website.
Admission deadlines
For 2015-16:
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For registered LSHTM MSc students, the module choice deadline (for Term
2 and 3 modules) is Friday 20 November 2015.
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If registering specifically for this module, applications may be made at any
time but, as places are limited, applications ahead of the MSc deadline are
strongly advised. All applications should be submitted at the latest 8 weeks
prior to the start of the module. Formal registration will take place on the
morning of the first day of the module.
ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
This module specification applies for the academic year 2015-16.
Last revised: 4 July 2014 by Robin Bailey. Minor amendments 20 July 15 SDB
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel St., London WC1E 7HT.
www.lshtm.ac.uk
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