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["J. E. Ehiri" <j.e.ehiri@liverpool.ac.uk>]

Postgraduate Training in International Community Health
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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, England

CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA & MASTERS COURSES IN COMMUNITY HEALTH

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is currently accepting ap-
plications for admission into courses in Community Health commencing 
in January 2002. The courses offered reflect current practices and 
policies in health systems development, health sector reforms, health 
care financing, evidence-based policy and practice, epidemiology and 
disease control, gender and equity, poverty and health, project de-
velopment, monitoring and evaluation, environment and health. The 
school provides a most friendly and vibrant environment for intellec-
tual development, and attracts high calibre professionals from around 
the world. The International Health Division, in which the course is 
based, is an affiliation of people active in relevant research, 
training and technical assistance in international health. The Divi-
sion has a wide mix of disciplines, including social scientists, 
economists and epidemiologists, and has topic specialists in health 
planning and management.


MASTER OF COMMUNITY HEALTH

The Master of Community Health (MCommH) is a one-year course for 
graduates of health-related disciplines who have at least two years 
developing countries' experience in the health sector. Non-graduates, 
who are suitably qualified by higher study or research, are also po-
tential participants. An excellent command of English is essential.

The course equips participants with a range of knowledge and practi-
cal skills for work at the senior level in community and public 
health in developing countries.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The MCommH course runs from January each year, and comprises an in-
troductory course, eight modules, and a field project (dissertation). 
A module is a freestanding component of the course with its own 
learning outcomes and assessment.

Each module is given 15 CATS (Credit Accumulation Transfer Scheme) 
points. To successfully complete the course, students will need to 
obtain 180 CATS - 120 through completion of 8 taught modules, and 60 
through MCommH project and dissertation.

Students can elect to undertake the modules, either individually or 
as a block, and upgrade to a full Masters within three years.

MCommH Dissertation

The dissertation project, which is usually carried out overseas, is 
an original piece of work that is research-based and relevant to 
health policy and implementation in developing countries. It provides 
an opportunity for participants to apply knowledge and skills in re-
search methods learnt during the course. Students spend an eight-week 
period carrying out field studies on behalf of clients (health minis-
tries, NGOs, and international health agencies).


DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY HEALTH

Applicants can opt for the Diploma in Community Health. This is 
awarded to participants who attended and passed all eight modules, 
but do not undertake the field project and dissertation. The Diploma 
course runs from January to July, and attracts 120 CATS points.


CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH

The certificate in Community Health is awarded to participants who 
attend and pass four of the eight modules only. The Certificate is 
offered in two blocks - from January to April and from April to July, 
and attracts 60 CATS points.


INDIVIDUAL MODULES

Students can take individual modules and accumulate credits towards 
the above Certificate, Diploma or the full Masters. Each module at-
tracts 15 CATS points.


BURSARIES

The school has a limited number of bursaries available to prospective 
candidates who have been offered and accepted a place on the course. 
Application forms for these bursaries are sent to prospective candi-
dates following the acceptance of their offered placement.

For an application form and further details, please visit our Inter-
net Web Page at:
http://www.liv.ac.uk/lstm/mcommh.html

Or write to:

Mrs. June Ritchie
MCommH Course Secretary
International Health Division
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Pembroke Place
Liverpool, L3 5QA, UK
Tel: +44-151-708-9393
Fax: +44-151-707-1702
mailto:jritchie@liv.ac.uk
International Health Division: 
http://www.liv.ac.uk/lstm/inth/inth1.htm

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