MSc Public Health for Eye Care
Course(s) Offered: Eye Care / Public health
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters)
Provider: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Country to Study in: UK
Scholarship Description
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is offering scholarships for candidates from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries to support the training of eye health professionals with strong public health skills.
The Masters Scholarships is for those who have been accepted to study for a Masters in Public Health for Eye Care at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), United Kingdom.
The Masters in Public Health for Eye Care at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a well-established course that aims to train leaders in prevention of blindness and to strengthen research and academic capacity for eye care programmes and training facilities, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The course provides eye health professionals with the public health knowledge and skills required to reduce blindness and visual disability in their population.
Eligibility
The applicant must:
- come from low or middle income Commonwealth countries that are less represented in the alumni body of the MSc Public health for eye care
- work in regions where there are severe constraints in human resources for eye health
- work in regions where there are no / limited training opportunities in PHEC /community eye health
- demonstrate previous involvement / commitment to community eye health activities or VISION2020 programmes
- present a clear career plan in public health for eye care, which they will realistically
- be able to follow on completion of the MSc
- have experience in public health for eye care based research and/or training in eyecare
- fulfil the UK Border Agency English Language Requirement by passing the LSHTM English language requirement by 11 May, 2018.
Citizens of Developing Countries
Participating Institutions
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London; United Kingdom
Fields of study
Masters level studies in Public health for eye care
Number of awards
Several scholarships are made available each year
Sponsorship duration
Award will cover the entire duration of studies
Scholarship benefits
Each scholarship covers all course fees, two return flights, dissertation project funds, living costs and accommodation with food at the International Students House in Central London
Method of Application
Application is a 2 step process:
1. Apply to the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine for a place on the course:
- For new applicants: LSHTM online application system is open for the 2018/19 academic year now. Apply here.
- For those who have been accepted from 2017/18: if you have applied and been accepted to the 2017/18 academic year you must request to “be reconsidered” for the 2018/19 academic year. Please contact the LSHTM Registry to be asked to “be reconsidered for 2018/19”
All applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure availability of a place and a timely decision on their application. This is particularly important for applicants with sponsorship deadlines.
It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information
DEADLINES:
The next deadline to work to is 11th May, 2018 at 17.00 BST.
PLEASE NOTE:
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (informally the LSHTM) is a public research university on Keppel Street, Bloomsbury, Camden, London, and specialised in public health and tropical medicine and a constituent college of the University of London. It was founded by Sir Patrick Manson in 1899 and is one of the most prestigious institutions in the world in the fields of public health and infectious diseases, ranking highly in both national and international league tables.
Application Deadline: 11 May 2018
Open to International Applicants: Yes
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