Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)

All courses at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine are subject to specific entry requirements for academic experience and English language proficiency.

More details of the academic entry requirements for each of our courses can be found on the LSTM website study pages: lstm.ac.uk/study

English language requirements

All courses are taught in English. If English is not your first language, you will need to take an approved language test and provide evidence of an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all components.

Other English language tests and country specific English language qualifications are also accepted.

Full details of the English language requirements can be found online: lstmed.ac.uk/study

How to apply

You can apply online for all LSTM courses through the MyLSTM student portal. You will need to register for a MyLSTM account to be able to apply.

To register for a new MyLSTM account or log into an existing account go to: myLSTM.com/apply.

With your MyLSTM account, you can:

+ Apply for courses

+ Upload supporting documentation

+ Save or submit your draft application

+ Accept an offer to study at LSTM

+ Keep your account information up to date

If you have low bandwidth or are unable to access the online portal, paper application forms are available on request from MyLSTM@lstmed.ac.uk

Find out more about how to apply .

Student life

Liverpool is a lively, dynamic city with a student population of over 60,000 – one of the largest in the UK. An impressive mix of cultural, historic, music, sporting and outdoor attractions means it offers an unparalleled student experience.

LSTM is based in the heart of Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter (KQ), home to some of the world’s most influential names in life sciences, health, technology, culture, research and education.

With over £1bn of new developments completed or underway, and a further £1bn in the pipeline, KQ Liverpool continues to attract new investment, bringing exciting research, education and collaborative opportunities.

As the fifth largest city in the UK, Liverpool is one of the most affordable places to live in terms of accommodation and cost of living.

Liverpool is one of the most multicultural cities in the UK. It is well known for being welcoming and has been voted the 2nd most friendly in the UK (Explore Liverpool, 2021) and in the top 10 friendliest cities in the world (Rough Guide, 2023).

Home to a wide range of religions and communities from all over the world you can be sure of a warm welcome in Liverpool.

Liverpool is well connected by intercity train and bus networks across the UK. Flights to and from Europe arrive daily at Liverpool John Lennon airport, just 30 minutes from the city centre. There is also a direct ferry service to Belfast in Northern Ireland from Liverpool.

With more museums and art galleries than any other UK city outside London you will always find something new to do in Liverpool. Music, art, cinema, theatre, poetry and literature, as well as a thriving restaurant scene offer an exciting and diverse calendar of events.