UK – LONDON
Institute for Global Health
tropEd optional module administrator
6th Floor, Institute for Global Health
University College London, 30 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1EH, UK
Telephone: +44 20 7905 2119 Fax: +44 20 7404 2820
E-mail: cihdsc@ucl.ac.uk
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/igh/teaching/masters/troped-optionalmodules
Guidelines
Proof of being a TropEd Student
You are required to provide proof that you are currently registered as a TropEd student. This can be
in the form of a letter or an email from a module coordinator or a TropEd course administrator at your
home institution. Please send along with the application form.
English Language
If your first language is not English, please provide evidence of your English language if available.
Evidence may take the form of an English language qualification or test result. Accepted English
language qualifications include the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Academic Version and Pearson Test of English (Academic). NB: The Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) iBT is only accepted from January 2016 onwards.
Ordinarily, UCL requires evidence of a GOOD level of written and spoken English e.g. IELTS
Academic Version Overall grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each of the subtests. All
applications from visiting tropEd students will be considered, but applicants should provide as
much information as possible about their English language ability. IGH reserves the right to ask for
other evidence of language competency such as interviews or writing samples, if we have cause
for concern.
For further information about UCL English language requirements please visit:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/apply/english-language/index
Disabilities
Applicants with any disability or medical condition may wish to draw this to the attention of the
Department. Such information will be treated in confidence and is only requested in order that the
Institute may offer advice on what facilities are available for students with disabilities or special
medical conditions.
Fees
Tuition fees in the academic year 2015/16 are £800 per TropEd optional module. Payment will only
be taken once a place on the course has been confirmed.
Completing the application form
You must complete all sections of the application form. Completed application forms should be
returned to the tropEd optional module administrator at the postal or email address above.
Completed applications must be received at least one month before the start of the course.
International applicants requiring a Short Term Student Visa should allow at least a further 3 weeks
to arrange and receive their UK visa. When submitting your Visa application provide any additional
required documentation as failure to do so may cause delays or result in your application being
rejected.
Ways to pay:
Paying by credit card is the best way to pay. If you would like to pay by credit card we need the
following details: name of card holder, card number, type of card e.g. Visa, MasterCard and expiry
date of card. Please note we cannot accept American Express.
Instructions
Bank Transfer
(BACS)for paying by BACS
A/C Name: University College London or UCL
Reference/Payment description: 501330 followed by your FAMILY NAME. If you
cannot use this reference please DO NOT go ahead with the payment. Instead,
contact us to arrange this via another route.
Bank: Barclays
Sort Code: 20 10 53
A/C Number: 40178691
Once the payment is complete, please forward an email to cihdsc@ucl.ac.uk with
details of the payment from your bank and a screen shot or similar proof/receipt.
Any personal details will be stored securely and destroyed when they are no longer
needed.
Payments coming from abroad will also need IBAN and Swift address.
Swift Address: BARCGB21 05L
IBAN: GB87BARC20105340178691
Cheques should be made payable to University College London and must be in Sterling (British
pounds £). We will need to receive your payment at least 10 working days before the start of the
course.
Payment by the above methods will obtain a single £50 discount.
Invoice requests should be made well before the start of the course as this can be a
lengthy process to complete. This method of payment does not obtain the above
discount.
Cancellation Policy:
(Please note that an administration fee of £25 applies in all cases)
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Cancellation at least six weeks before module: £50 cancellation fee
Cancellation at least one month before module: £100 cancellation fee
Cancellation less than one month, but more than two weeks before module: no refund,
unless:
1. There are paid-up applicants on the waiting list who can attend the module, in which case, the
cancellation fee will be £100
OR
2. A justifiable medical reason, with a written confirmation from a medical doctor, in which case the
cancellation charge will be £100.
 Cancel less than two weeks before module: no refund in any case.
The balance after cancellation fees will be refunded to you.
Duration of the Course
As a general guide, please note that with regards to the three week modules, the first two weeks of
the course will consist of contact and non-contact hours i.e. lectures, seminars and independent
study or group work. The third week is reserved for individual study, group work and assignment
preparation. However, in order to cover course content adequately, it may be necessary to attend
lectures during the third week. Therefore, you should be prepared to dedicate the full 3 weeks to the
module and stay in London. Applicants are advised to check course details before finalising
leave/travel dates.
Teaching and learning methods at IGH
Teaching methods will vary between partner institutions. Teaching and learning methods applied at
the Institute for Global Health include lectures, seminars (group discussions), group projects, oral
presentations, and self-study (reading, essay writing etc.) For private study, participants can use the
Institute for Child Health library.
Accommodation
Living and accommodation costs are not included in the fees.
IGH does not organise
accommodation for students but we can assist you by providing you with a list of possible places to
stay or organisations to contact once you have been accepted onto the course. As there is high
demand for housing, it is best to arrange short-term housing as well in advance as possible.
Visas
Students who require a Short Term Student Visa will usually have to produce a course acceptance
letter before a visa will be issued. The Institute for Global Health will not reserve spaces or provide
an acceptance letter for students until the course fees have been paid in full. Please bear this in
mind before making your travel arrangements. Please give yourself enough time to obtain a Visa
and arrive in London before the start of the course as IGH reserves the right to refuse admittance to
students arriving late to the course.
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Information for international applicants requiring a Short Term Student visa.
Check visa processing times for various British embassies around the world.
Please provide any required additional supporting documentation and evidence when
submitting your visa application as failure to do so may cause delays or your visa
application being rejected.
Health Insurance
It is also very important for students who are studying in the UK for less than six months to ensure
that they arrange health insurance before arriving, as the UK National Health Service does not cover
them.
Daily expenses
You should budget around £20 minimum per day for foodand travel. Subway (Tube) and bus passes
are available for 1 day, 7 day, and monthly periods, with prices varying depending on the travel
zones covered.
UCL TropEd Optional Modules
Application Form 2015-16
Please ensure that you have read the application guidelines accompanying this
form.
Personal Details
Please provide a passport sized image of yourself here:
Surname or family name .………………………………………….…………………………….
First or given names……………………………………………………...……………………….
Title: (Dr, Ms, Mrs, Mr, etc.) ………………………………...……………………………………
Address for correspondence………………………………………………………………..........
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Telephone number (Day time) ……………………………………………………...……………
Fax number ………………………………………………………………………………………...
Email address ……………………………………………………………………
Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY)……………………………SEX: M
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Nationality………………………………...
Is English your first language? (please tick) _____YES _____ NO (If No, please include
evidence of English proficiency test or English language-based education or work
experience)
Name of module(s) for
which you are applying
State the dates and year when
you wish to begin the module(s)
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Home institution
Contact information
Institution……………………………
Troped representative
Contact information
Name of Representative……………
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Address.……………...……………
Email…………………………………
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Tel….…………………………………
Details of past qualifications/professional experience (For students applying for the
research in action qualitative or quantitative modules, please note that you will need
to have some prior basic knowledge in this area. Please provide information on any
relevant core courses/other experience in this space)
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Please give a brief description of your working history, specialisations and/or areas of
interest (this will be circulated to other course participants and relevant staff should you be
accepted).
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Payment Method (please tick)
Card _________
BACS _________ Cheque _________ Other _________
Cheques should be made payable to “University College London” and must be in Sterling
(British pounds £).
Payment Amount
£______________________________
Card details
Name of card holder
Card number
Type of card e.g. Visa, MasterCard etc,
Expiry date of card
Please note we cannot accept American Express.
Have you attended modules at IGH before? If yes, when and which ones?
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How did you find out about the module(s) for which you are applying?
_____TropEd website _____IGH website
_____IGH TropEd leaflet
_____TropEd students _____TropEd Coordinator at Home Institution
Other (please specify)____________________________________________
To the best of my knowledge, the information on this application is accurate and complete.
(Please note that IGH reserves the right to refuse admission or to terminate a student’s
attendance should it be discovered that he/she has made a false statement or omitted
significant information.)
Data Protection Act 1988: I agree to IGH/UCL processing personal data and photos
contained on this form, or other data which IGH may obtain from me or other people or
organisations whilst I am applying for admission. I agree to the processing of such data for
any purpose connected with my studies, or my health and safety whilst on ICH premises or
for any other legitimate purpose.
I agree with the cancellation policy as stated in the guidelines.
Signed_______________________________
Date________________