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tropEd Advanced Modules (AM)

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Version: October 2017

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Asia

China Shanghai School of Public Health , Fudan University Page 5 Infoto be provided

Indonesia Yogyakarta Gadjah Mada University Page 6 Info to be provided

Viet Nam Hanoi Hanoi University of Public Health (HUPH) Page 7

Europe

Belgium Antwerp Antwerp Institute of Tropical Medicine Page 13

France Bordeaux Institut de Santé Publique et de Développement (ISPED), Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux2

Page 17

Germany Berlin Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health, Charité Universitäts-medizin Berlin, Free University and Humboldt University

Page 21

Germany Heidelberg Institute of Public Health, University of Heidelberg

Page25

Germany München Center for International Health at the Ludwig-Maximilian-Universität München

Page 29

Norway Bergen Centre for International Health Universitetet i Bergen

3

Portugal Lisboa Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Page 37

Spain Barcelona ISGlobal, Barcelona Institute for Global HealthHospital Clínic – Universitat de Barcelona

Page 41

Sweden Uppsala Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, International Maternal and Child Health, IMCH

Page 45

Switzerland Basel Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute Page 48

Switzerland Geneva Geneva Centre for education and research in humanitarian action, A joint Centre of Université de Genève / The Graduate Institute (IHEID), Geneva

Page 52

The Netherlands

Amsterdam Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) Page 56

UK Edinburgh Institute for Global Health and Development, Page 60



Queen Margaret University

UK London Institute for Global Health, UCL Page 64

UK London London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Page 68

Latin and Middle America

Mexico Cuernavaca Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública Page 73

Members with no Advanced Modules currently

Bilivia San Simon Universidad Mayor de San Simon

China Wuhan Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Italy Brescia Clinica di Malattie Infettive e Tropicali, Università degli Studi di Brescia P.le Spedali Civili

Laos Vientiane Institut de la Francophonie pour la Médecine tropicale (IFMT)(Francophone Institute for Tropical Medicine)

Spain Barcelona Master on International Health and Tropical Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Thailand Khon Kaen Department of Public Health , Khon Kaen University

Sweden Umeå Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine - Umeå University



Asia



School of Public Health, Fudan University- information to be provided-

Institute

Status Institute Collaborating member

tropEd Coordinator Prof. Biso Xu

Contact School of Public Health Fudan UniversityShanghai 200032ChinaTel: 86 21 64174172Fax: 86 21 [email protected]

Country China

Homepage Institute general

Homepage regarding tropEd courses

General course venue/s

Local Student Representative

Wheelchair access y/n

Further special needs, please contact



Gadjah Mada University- information to be provided-

Institute

Status Institute Collaborating member

tropEd Coordinator Prof. Siswanto Agus Wilopo

Contact Graduate Programme in Public Health Gadjah Mada University, Ji-Farmako Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia Tel: 62274-565076Fax: 62274-548156Email: [email protected]

Country Indonesia

Homepage Institute general








Hanoi School of Public Health (HSPH)

Institute

Status Institute Collaborating membertropEd Coordinator Dr. Nguyen Thanh HaContact Hanoi University of Public Health (HUPH)

1A Duc Thang Road, North Tu Liem Distric, Hanoi, VietnamTel: +84 - 4 – 62 66 23 35; Fax: – 62 66 23 85E-mail: [email protected] ,

Country VietnamHomepage Institute general http://www.hsph.edu.vn Homepage regarding tropEd courses http://www.hsph.edu.vn/troped/ General course venue/s HSPH campus at the above addressLocal Student Representative N/AWheelchair access y/n NoFurther special needs, please contact Mr. Dao Hoang Bach, MS. [email protected]

Registrations

Contact for registration Dr. Nguyen Thanh Ha, Contact details as above

Procedure for registration Registration submitted via email and/or fax

Required documents Registration form, proof of tropEd status

Registration deadline Early registration (at least 2 months prior) recommended and preferred, as first come, first serve, but no strict deadline as such, registrations possible as long as seats are available, but students should be aware of the time they need for their travel and visa arrangements.

Selection criteria Registered tropEd students are eligible for all current courses that HSPH got accredited by tropEd;For some courses specific experience is recommended, but not mandatory (such as Public health practitioners, public health researchers, health managers, and other health workers are highly welcome).

No. of places for tropEd students Minimum 3, maximum 10 tropEd students per course

Note Some prerequisites may be required in specific course


mailto:[email protected]

http://www.hsph.edu.vn/troped/

http://www.hsph.edu.vn/


Course structure (general)

Please note courses within one institute may have different structures!

Language of courses English

Full / part time Full Time

Contact hours / self study hours proportion in general /

~80% contact (may include some field visit and field works) / 20% self study time

Lecturers Usually a mixture of departmental staff, project staff and researchers as well as external lecturers (NGOs, GO’s, from other (partly intern.) universities, intern. Consultants, etc.

Participants tropEd students, MPH students at HSPH, Master of Hospital Management students at HSPH, NGO self-funded and individual participants. Group composition varies between courses

Example general course structure: 2 weeks, Mo-Fri, 9am- 5pm, 90h SIT, 3 ECTS

Course Fee

Course fee (general) Usually EUR 600

Payment: bank transfer, credit card, cheque, cash

Usually by bank transfer (preferred); check and cash payment possible; in exceptions by credit card transfer (further confirmation).

Cancellation fees apply y/n Usually based on bank transfer fee in negotiation with the bank

Courses with venues away from institute

Outside of campus / city / country? All courses on campus, however some courses may include field visit (hospitals, health care providers and community projects in Ha Noi - capital city and suburb – within 15 km distances).

Scholarships

Available? Unfortunately non available so far

Certificates

tropEd Grade Report signed by Course coordinator and/or tropEd coordinator, certified by Dean of HSPH or Vice Dean for Training

GR Given / Send out usually If possible at the end of the course, usually within 4 weeks after the course if possible.

Certificate of Attendance Usually given at the end of the course, stating duration and content, signed by course coordinator

Other / Note Other forms of certificates may be provided upon request



Accommodation:

Arranged, self, etc, on campus? Accommodation needs to be arranged by participants themselves. However, tourist and travel companies contact details could be provided by HSPH staff to assist tropEd students to book for appropriate accommodation. On campus accommodation may be possible, on first come first served request.

Contact Mr. Dao Hoang BachDepartment of Graduate Education, Hanoi School of Public Health, 138 Giang Vo street, Ha Noi, Viet NamTel: +84 - 4 – 62 66 23 35, Fax: +84 - 4 – 62 66 23 85E-mail: [email protected]

Estimated Living Costs

Accommodation Range could be from $15 to $70 per day

Food Range from $10 to $100 per day

Note Estimated cost provided based on hotel information and living cost for tourists

Travel Information

Country conventional long form: Socialist Republic of Vietnamlocal short form: Viet Nam

Currency Viet Nam Dong (VND). Approximately 1 USD = 20000 VND; 1 Euro = 25000However, US dollar (and sometime Euro) cash is welcome and could be easily exchanged in currency exchanges private shop/ public bank throughout the city.

Language in country Vietnamese

Time Zone GMT/UTC +7 (same Time with Bangkok-Thailand and Jakarta-Indonesia)

Location of institute 138 Giang Vo street (west central part of Ha Noi city)

Nearest airport / standard airport Noi Bai International Airport (40 km, ~ 45 minutes)Airport to city taxi cost (fixed price) ~ 10 USDCity to airport ~ 12 USD

Travel to venue Easily reached from Bangkok (~ 2 hours), Hong Kong (~ 2 hours), and Singapore (~ 3-4 hours), direct flights Paris – Hanoi and Frankfurt – Hanoi (~10-12 hours)

Electricity 220V 50Hz , two round pin (like in most European countries), but many places offer outlet compatible for Japanese and North American equipments as




well.

Immunisation requirements or specific health issues

Influenza and Hepatitis A vaccination recommended (but not required to enter the country)

Visa requirements

Please note that requirements vary between country offices and may change over time! The below is only a short, most likely incomplete, indication of the generally required information. Students have to check for the details of requirements themselves!

Schengen Visa, applicable y/n No

Generally required information Invitation letter from the authorized institutions in Vietnam. Usually the HSPH will issue such letter for TropEd students, submit that letter and personal information of the students (Name, DOB, Passport number, etc.) to the Ministry of Health of Vietnam and then to the Immigration Authority. Authorized letters then will be sent out to Vietnam Embassy at the students countries (such as EU) for visa application. Students then can submit visa and other documents (if needed), fee to the embassy. Please note: some Vietnam embassies accept scanned invitation letters, some others may not. Requirements may vary between country offices!!!

Homepage Foreign Affairs (or other homepage where students can get information)

http://www.visatovietnam.org/http://evisa.com.vn/http://www.vietnam-visa.com/

Average time for application Varies greatly! From 2 to several weeks! To assure visa issue on time. Students are encouraged to start visa application process at least 2 months before expected arrival date.

Computer / Internet Access

Computers available for course work Computer room with Internet access can be booked for course work or used on individual basis, except when booked by other groups. Student photo ID card necessary for entry to the campus and sometime to the computer lab facilities. Other facilities could be arranged upon request.

Internet access Most lecturing halls and campus are Wi-Fi capable (with no password required). Internet is free. Students can access to Internet in most classrooms, academic department offices (wired and wireless) and some dormitory rooms.

Wireless LAN access? Most lecturing halls and campus are Wi-Fi capable


http://www.vietnam-visa.com/

http://evisa.com.vn/

http://www.visatovietnam.org/


On campus

Registration with university necessary / possible?

Student photo ID card necessary for entry to the campus and sometime to the computer lab facilities. All TropEd students are required to register with Dept. of Students Affairs.

Facilities on campus Library (with Wi-Fi Internet): registered students will have access to some online full text and abstract resources (HINARI, EBSCO, POPLINE, etc),

copy shop, computer rooms , ATM machines Other banks and ATMs, shopping malls, cinema

theatres, some tourist attractions, restaurants (both Asian and Western cuisine served) within walking distance.

Food Student canteen: Vietnamese food only.Cafes, bakery, breakfast, small grocery available.

Library access: how? Library (with Wi-Fi Internet) offers both offline services and online access (registered students, see above). Opened reading room and closed reading room are served Mon-Fri with student ID card for entry with lending possibility. Students are allowed to make copies following rules and regulations of Library (served by library staffs). Reference service is available via email or in person



Europe



Antwerp Institute of Tropical Medicine

Institute

Status Institute Full member

tropEd Representative Dr. Govert van Heusden

Contact [email protected]

Country Belgium

Homepage Institute general www.itg.be

Homepage regarding tropEd courses www.itg.be > education > course programme

General course venue/s Nationalestraat 155, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium

Local Student Representative Contact tropEd representative

Wheelchair access y/n Yes

Further special needs, please contact Contact tropEd representative for current details if needed

Registrations

Contact for registration Online course registration via website

Required documents In general: filled registration form, copies first degree, references, scholarship application (if applicable)

Registration deadline See www.itg.be > education > course programme

Selection Selection criteria include: previous training & transcript of records, professional experience, motivation, publications and references

No. of places for tropEd students No specific number

General Course Structure

Please note, courses within one institute may have different structures!

Language of courses Courses are, or in English or yearly alternating between English and French

Full / part time Most courses are full time, e-learning courses are part time

Contact hours / self-study hours proportion in general /

Average relation is: 25 contact hours and 20 self study hours per week.

Lecturers Mostly own academic staff. Depending on the course, invited lecturers cover between 10 and 40% of contact hours.


http://www.itg.be/

http://www.itg.be/



Participants (tropEd students, MscIH students, individual participants, other specific groups)

tropEd students usually represent between 5 and 10% of all students in a course.All students are experienced (medical or other) health professionals80 % of students are international (mainly from Africa, Asia and Latin-America)

Example general course structure: Most courses follow a deductive approach (theory followed by practice) some courses have a problem based inductive approach – see specific course brochures

Course Fee

Course fee (general) tropEd student Course fees of advanced modules vary between 370 and 400 euro per credit.

Payment: bank, credit card, cheque, cash

Payment is required via bank transfer prior to admission

Cancellation fees apply y/n There is a cancellation fee of 15% of registration fee with a maximum of 500 euro.


Outside of campus / city / country? All course on main campus

Scholarships

Available? Full scholarships are available for students from Belgian Development Cooperation partner countries (41 countries - see ITM website) and partial scholarships are available for EU students

Contact tropEd representative

Deadlines See course overview on website

Requirements Academic admission, citizenship from specific countries, age limit 45 for scholarship

Certificates

tropEd Grade Report signed by ITM director: Prof Dr. Bruno Gryseels

GR given / send out usually Sent out to student and student’s home institution

Certificate of Attendance Issued if student fails or chooses not to do the exam leading to a grade report (credit certificate)

Accommodation:

Arranged?! Self?! On campus?! ITM Student Service will assist. Full scholarship students are assigned suitable accommodation close to ITM Campus.

Contact ITM student service [email protected]





Accommodation 300-400 euro / month for a student room, 45 euro per night in cheaper hotels

Food 15 to 30 euro / day

Travel Information

Country Belgium

Currency Euro

Language in country Dutch / French / German

Location of institute Antwerpen (Flanders) – Dutch speaking part of the country

Nearest airport / standard airport Zaventem airport, Brussels and Schiphol airport, Amsterdam

Travel to venue From Brussels by airport bus, from Amsterdam by train

Electricity 230 Volt, 50 Hz


None

Note GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time)

Visa requirements

Please note that requirements vary between country offices and may change over time! The below is only a short, most likely incomplete, indication of the generally required information. Students have to check for the details of requirements themselves !

Schengen Visa, applicable y/n Yes

You need to apply for the Schengen visa within your country

Generally required information Admission letter, proof of means of subsistence (scholarship or other), sometimes proof of moral probity and medical certificate.

Homepage Foreign Affairs(or other homepage where students can get information)

http://www.studyinflanders.be/This website is a portal for foreign students.

Average time of application Visa application takes between one and three months


Computers available for course work Yes

Internet access Yes (everywhere on campus and in most student homes)

Wireless LAN access? Yes


http://www.studyinflanders.be/


On campus

Facilities on campus Sports & Cultural facilities, off-campus

Food on campus Student social and lunch room available, but no student restaurant (will open in Jan. 2014)


Registration with ITM is automatic at admission to course

Library access: y/n Yes (Monday to Friday from 08:30 tot 18:00)



Universite of Bordeaux Institute

Status Institute Full Member

tropEd Coordinator Pr. Denis Malvy, Ms. Deborah Didio

Contact University of Bordeaux, Department of European Affairs and International RelationsCase 143-146 Rue Léo-Saignat, 33076 Bordeaux Cedex – FRANCETel: 0033 5 57 57 15 39E-Mail: [email protected]@u-bordeaux2.fr

Country France

Homepage Institute general http://www.univ-bordeauxsegalen.fr/en/index.html

Homepage regarding tropEd courses http://www.univ-bordeauxsegalen.fr/fr/international/nos-formations-internationales/troped-1.html

General course venue/s University of Bordeaux – Department of European Affairs and International RelationsCase 143-146 Rue Léo-Saignat, 33076 Bordeaux Cedex – FRANCE

Local Student Representative Changes every year, according to student cohort (Erasmus Mundus & national students)

Wheelchair access y/n yes

Further special needs, please contact tropEd Coordinator

Registrations

Contact for registration Deborah DIDIOUniversité Victor Segalen case 143 – 146, Rue Léo-Saignat, 33076 Bordeaux Cedex, FranceTel : 0033 5 57 57 48 24Email : [email protected]

Required documents Application form, CV

Registration deadline According to courses dates, registrations possible as long as seats are available.

Selection tropEd Students are eligible for all tropEd courses proposed by the UBS without specific selection process. Selection applied only in case of limited seats.

No. of places for tropEd students No limit except general seat capacity






Language of courses English – French (only for core course)

Full / part time Full time


It depends on the course. In general 40% contact hours – 60% self-study hours

Lecturers Usually teacher, coordinator of the module, with invited and external lecturers (NGOs, WHO, IARC, Asian and African tropEd partner Institutions)

Participants Erasmus Mundus Students, MScIH Students Bordeaux, tropEd Students, Guest Students in lifelong learning

Example general course structure: 2 weeks, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, 90h SIT, 3ECTS

Course Fee

Course fee (general) tropEd student between 200€ and 1000€


Usually by bank transfer (preferred); check and cash payment accepted. No credit card transfer possible.

Cancellation fees apply y/n Yes. To be communicated to the Coordinator


Outside of campus / city / country? NO

Scholarships

Available? NO

Certificates

tropEd Grade Report signed by Prof. Denis Malvy, tropEd Erasmus Mundus Programme Coordinator

GR given / send out usually Within four weeks after the course

Certificate of Attendance N/A

Accommodation:

Arranged?! Self?! On campus?! Accommodation has to be arranged by participants themselves. Useful information on different kinds of accommodation is sent to Students with prices, links and locations. Campus accommodation is not possible for short stays.

Contact Deborah Didio, tel : 0033 5 57 57 48 24 email : [email protected]





Accommodation between 130€ and 1000€ per week

Food 15€-30€ per day

Travel Information

Country France

Currency Euro

Language in country French

Location of institute South-West of France

Nearest airport / standard airport Airport Mérignac (25min to Bordeaux centre)

Travel to venue Urban (regular) Bus or shuttle bus or taxi

Electricity 230V 50Hz

Immunisation requirements

Visa requirements


Schengen Visa, applicable y/n YES


Generally required information Acceptance/invitation letter from Bordeaux

Homepage Foreign Affairs(or other homepage where students can get the respective information)

http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/coming-to-france_2045/getting-visa_2046/general-information-for-foreign-nationals-with-ordinary-passeports_1559.html

Average time of application from 3 to several weeks


Computers available for course work tropEd Students can get an ID and password as guest students in order to connect to Internet around the campus field with their own laptop (even in the class room). Moreover, they can share a computer room available at any time for Erasmus Mundus Students with Internet access and possibility to print a reasonable number of documents.

Internet access Computer room with internet connection available (see above)

Wireless LAN access? (see above)






On campus

Facilities on campus Bank, copy shop, computer room

Food on campus University restaurant with special rates and several cafeterias


No registration possible

Library access: y/n Yes.



Institute of Tropical Medicine and International HealthCharité Universitätsmedizin Berlin,

Free University and Humboldt University

Institute:

Status Institute Home institution / Full member

tropEd Coordinator Dr. Hans-Friedemann Kinkel

Contact Campus Virchow-KlinikumPost address:Augustenburger Platz 1D-13353 BerlinGermanyVisitors’ address:Internal Campus address: Südring 3BPhone: +49 30-450 565 751Fax: +49 30 565 989e-mail: [email protected]

Country Germany

Homepage Institute general https://tropeninstitut.charite.de/en/

Homepage regarding tropEd courses www.troped.org

General course venue/s Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health

Local Student Representative –––



Registrations

Contact for registration

Procedure for registration /

Required documents signed application form, CV, proof of tropEd status

Registration deadline No specific deadline, registration possible as long as seats are available.

No. of places for tropEd students open

Selection criteria First come first served.tropEd students are eligible for all modules except 'Clinical Management of Tropical Diseases' on which only medical doctors are accepted.

Note All information holds only for advanced modules. Please refer to our homepage for core course application.


http://www.troped.org/







Varies from module to module. Roughly 50-85% contact hours.

Lecturers Usually a mixture of Institute of Tropical Medicine or Charité staff and external lecturers (other universities, NGOs, GO’s, GTZ, WHO, intern. consultants, etc.)

Participants tropEd students, individual participants

Example general course structure: Example 1: 2 weeks, Mo-Fri, 9am-4:30pm, 90hrs SIT (20 hrs self-directed learning, 25 hrs facilitated group work, 45 contact hrs), 3 ECTS credit pointsExample 2: 1 week, Mo - Fri, 9am–4:30 pm, 60hrs SIT (30 contact hours, 15 self-directed learning hrs plus 15 hrs assignment writing) , 2 ECTS credit points

Course Fee

Course fee (general) € 750 – 3 ECTS credit points (2-week courses)€ 500 – 2 ECTS credit points (1-week courses)


Bank transfer only. No credit card transfer possible.

Cancellation fees apply y/n yes


Outside of campus / city / country?

Scholarships

Available? No scholarships available for short courses

Certificates

Grade Report Signed by: Teaching programme administrator

GR Given / Sent out usually Sent out

Certificate of Attendance none



Accommodation:

Arranged, self, etc, on campus? Information & assistance are provided

Contact

Note No student hostel accommodation available for short courses.


Accommodation private accommodation: € 250–300/month

Food around € 250/month

Travel Information

Country Germany

Currency Euro

Language in country German

Location of institute

Nearest airport / standard airport Airport Tegel, Airport Schoenefeld

Travel to venue


Immunisation requirements /

Visa requirements




Generally required information Return flight, accommodation confirmation, admission letter by Charité, health insurance valid in Germany, certain amount of cash. Please note: some German embassies accept scanned invitation letters, others require original letters.Requirements vary greatly between country offices !!!

Homepage Foreign Affairs http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/Laenderinformationen/02-WebseitenAV/Uebersicht.html

Time for application Varies greatly! From 2 to several weeks!


http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/Laenderinformationen/02-WebseitenAV/Uebersicht.html





Computers available for course work Yes (10 student computers)

Internet access Yes

Wireless LAN access? No

On campus (at the institute)

Facilities on campus Small library, coffee break room, computer room, cafeteria


not possible

Library access: how? Small library in Institute, lending only for course duration, open during lunch break.Students enrolled at Charité may use the university libraries, computer pools with student card.



Institute of Public HealthUniversity of Heidelberg

Institute

Status Institute Home Institute / Full Member

tropEd Coordinator Dr. Pauline Grys

Contact Institute of Public HealthUniversity of HeidelbergINF 130.3, D-69120 HeidelbergTel: +49 - 6221 - 56 50 48, Fax:+49 - 6221 - 56 49 18E-mail: [email protected]

Country Germany

Homepage Institute general http://www.ukl-hd.de/ph

Homepage regarding tropEd courses http://www.ukl-hd.de/ph/shortcourses

General course venue/s INF 365, Room 007, D-69120 Heidelberg

Local Student Representative Changes every year, please contact tropEd coordinator for current details if needed


Further special needs, please contact Short Course Coordinator:Nandita [email protected]. 06221 – 56 46 48

Registrations

Contact for registration In general online course registration on websiteFor questions: [email protected]

Required documents Filled in Registration form, proof of tropEd status

Registration deadline Early registration recommended and preferred as first come, first serve, but no strict deadline as such; registrations possible as long as seats are available, but students should be aware of the time they need for their travel and visa arrangements.

Selection Registered tropEd students are eligible for all current courses. For some courses specific experiences are recommended, but not mandatory.No selection date. If seats are available, tropEd




http://www.ukl-hd.de/ph/shortcourses

http://www.ukl-hd.de/ph



students are accepted immediately.


Note Several courses part of Heidelberg MScIH, thus limited seat availability

Course Structure




Contact hours / self study hours proportion in general

~75% contact time / 25% self study time

Lecturers Usually a mixture of institutional staff and external lecturers (NGOs, GO’s - GTZ; WHO,…- , other partly intern. universities, intern. consultants, etc.)


tropEd students, MScIH students Heidelberg (international group with diverse backgrounds), individual participants often send by their employers. Group composition varies between courses

Example general course structure: 2 weeks, Mo-Fri, 9am- 5pm, 90h SIT, 3 ECTS1 week, Mo-Fri, 9am- 5pm, 60h SIT, 2 ECTS

Note In general, there will be class on Public Holidays

Course Fee

Course fee (general) tropEd student EUR 1.000,-(2 weeks); EUR 500,-(1 week)

Payment: bank, credit card, cheque, cash Usually by bank transfer. No credit card transfer possible.

Cancellation Fees apply? Yes, information on registration form and invoice

Courses with venues away from institute?

Outside of campus / city / country No

Scholarships

Available? Unfortunately, none available so far

Certificates

tropEd Grade Report signed by: tropEd coordinator / short course coordinator

GR Given / Send out usually

Usually within 4 weeks after the course (exceptions may apply)




Accommodation:

Arranged?! Self ?! On campus?! Accommodation needs to be arranged by participants themselves. Information on different kinds of accommodation with contact details is send out together with the invoice and can be found on the web.

Note Early booking recommended, as Heidelberg is a tourist town


Accommodation EUR ~ 50 – 90 per night - in middle class hotelEUR ~ 30 – 60 per night - at private guest houses or

lower class hotel

Food EUR ~ 15 – 30 per day

Travel Information

Country Germany

Currency Euro


Time Zone GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time)

Location of institute South/West of Germany, near Frankfurt

Nearest airport / standard airport Frankfurt International Airport (~1h)Ryan Air: Frankfurt-Hahn (~2h), Baden-Baden (~1,5 h)

Travel to venue Frankfurt Intern: train, shuttle bus, shuttle serviceFrankfurt-Hahn: shuttle busBaden-Baden: train, shuttle bus



Heidelberg lies in the area in which ticks can transmit encephalitis and lyme disease

Visa requirements

Please note that requirements vary between country offices and may change over time! The below is only a short, most likely incomplete, indication of the generally required information. Students have to check for the details of requirements themselves.



Generally required information Return flight, accommodation confirmation, confirmation/invitation letter from Heidelberg, health insurance for Germany

Homepage Foreign Affairs http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/Laenderinformationen/02-WebseitenAV/





Uebersicht.html

Average time for application Varies greatly! From 2 to several weeks!

Note Requirements vary greatly between country offices! Some German embassies accept scanned invitation letters, other require an original


Computers available for course work No

Internet access Yes

Wireless LAN access Yes. Possible on diverse locations on campus, including course venue. Login will be provided.

On campus

Facilities on campus Bank, small bookshop, copy shop, computer room

Food on campus Student Cafeteria, Cafes, bakery, supermarkets

Registration with university directly No

Library access: y/n Yes

Note If you have a student ID, bring it with you. At some occasions you might benefit from special rates.





Center for International HealthLudwig-Maximilian-Universität München

Institute


tropEd Coordinator Guenter Froeschl

Contact Leopoldstraße 7, 80802 München, GermanyPhone: +49-89-2180 17615Fax: +49-89-2180 99 17615Email: [email protected]

Country Germany

Homepage Institute general http://www.international-health.uni-muenchen.de/index.html

Homepage regarding tropEd courses http://www.international-health.uni-muenchen.de/index.html

General course venue/s info provided upon registration

Local Student Representative not applicable (only advanced modules offered)

Wheelchair access y/n info provided upon registration, need for barrier free access should be announced initially by applicant

Further special needs, please contact tropEd coordinator

Registrations

Contact for registration [email protected]

Required documents Registration form, CV, proof of tropEd status

Registration deadline check CIH homepage

Selection first-come-first-serve after submission of complete application


Note

Course Structure

Please note courses within one institute may have different structures !




variable across different courses

Lecturers variable across different courses




variable across different courses

Example general course structure: 1 week, Mo-Fri, 9am- 6pm, 60h SIT (including self-study beyond face-to-face course), 2 ECTS

Note

Course Fee

Course fee (general) tropEd student check CIH homepage

Payment: bank, credit card, cheque, cash Usually by PayPal

Cancellation Fees apply? Yes

Note


Outside of campus / city / country variable across different courses

Scholarships


Certificates

tropEd Grade Report signed by: Course coordinator






Accommodation:

Arranged?! Self ?! On campus?! Accommodation needs to be arranged by participants themselves.

Note Early booking recommended, as Munich is a tourist town


Accommodation 100 EUR per night - in middle class hotel60 EUR per night - at private guest houses or

lower class hotel


Travel Information

Country Germany

Currency Euro



Location of institute South of Germany,

Nearest airport / standard airport Munich Airport

Travel to venue Public transport system



Applicants have to dispose of a valid health insurance.

Visa requirements




Generally required information Variable across different countries of origin

Homepage Foreign Affairs http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/Laenderinformationen/02-WebseitenAV/Uebersicht.html

Average time for application Variable across different countries of origin

Note Requirements vary greatly between country offices! Some German embassies accept scanned invitation letters, other require an original







Computers available for course work No. Each participant is required to bring a personal laptop for course work.

Internet access Lecture rooms with internet, see above

Wireless LAN access Possible on diverse locations on campus, including course venue. Login will be provided.

On campus

Facilities on campus Bank, small bookshop, copy shop (in venue vicinity)

Food on campus Student Cafeteria (so called Campus Card needed, students get it on the first day against a deposit); Cafes, bakery, small supermarket, small restaurants

Registration with university directly Not necessary, nor possible

Library access: y/n Small library in Institute with lending possibility; Access to University Library

Note



Centre for International Health, University of Bergen

Institute

Status Institute Full member

tropEd Coordinator Ms. Linda Forshaw

Contact University of BergenAtt: Centre for International HealthPostbox 7804, N-5020 BergenVisiting address: Overlege Danielsens Building; Årstadveien 21Mail to: [email protected]

Country Norway

Homepage Institute general http://www.uib.no/cih/en

Homepage regarding tropEd courses http://www.uib.no/cih/en/education/education-at-cih

General course venue/s Overlege Danielsens Building, 2 floor



Further special needs, please contact http://www.uib.no/en/ua/48887/services-students-disabilities

Registrations


Required documents Completed information in online application form about tropEd representative at own home institution. CIH will contact this person for verification of papers.

Registration deadline 1 October for spring modules (Jan-June)

Selection Selection based on first come – first served in addition to the longest period of stay

No. of places for tropEd students Varies depending on numbers of seats available after selecting students from own institution.

Note All courses part of Master in International Health, thus limited seat availability. Admission letters will usually be sent out mid November.



http://www.uib.no/cih/en/education/education-at-cih

http://www.uib.no/cih/en/education/education-at-cih

http://www.uib.no/cih/en





Full / part time Full


40 - 45 hours per week, of which 50 - 60 % is contact hours, the remaining 40 - 50% is group work or individual studies

Lecturers Usually a mixture of institutional staff and external lecturers (NGOs, GO’s ,…- , other partly intern. universities, intern. consultants, etc.

Participants tropEd students, Master and PhD students at UiB (international group with diverse backgrounds), individual participants often send by their employers or other Norwegian Universities. Group composition varies between courses

Example general course structure: 2 weeks, Mo-Fri, 9am- 4pm, 90h SIT, 3 ECTS

Note In general, there will be no class on Public Holidays

Course Fee

Course fee (general) tropEd student Appr. 50 EUR per course. In addition semester fee can be charged (appr. 60 EUR)


Bank

Cancellation fees apply y/n Yes

Note Course fee not refunded after 15 December.


Outside of campus / city / country? No

Scholarships

Available? No

Certificates

tropEd Grade Report signed by University registra at Division of Student Affairs

GR given / send out usually At the end of the semester when course has been taken. Two copies are sent to home institution of the student.

Certificate of Attendance No

Other /Note Student can request GR themselves after completion of course through Student web.



Accommodation:

Arranged?! Self?! On campus?! Accommodation needs to be arranged by participants themselves. Information on different kinds of accommodation with contact details is sent out to students with admission letter and also found on the web.On campus accommodation may be possible but has to be organised through the Student Welfare Organisation directly (www.sib.no or e-mail: [email protected])

Contact See above.

Note The University of Bergen cannot guarantee accommodation for students staying less then one semester.


Accommodation 3000 NOK per month in student hostels.Hotel or hostel prices are around 700 – 1500 NOK per night

Food 1000 - 1500 NOK per week

Travel Information

Country Norway

Currency Norwegian Kroner (NOK)

Language in country Norwegian

Location of institute Bergen

Nearest airport / standard airport Flesland, Bergen

Travel to venue First airport bus to city centre, then Bus no 2 to campus

Electricity


TB test required for students from some countries if staying more than 3 months, see http://www.uib.no/education/practical-information/health-information

Visa requirements





http://www.uib.no/education/practical-information/health-information

http://www.uib.no/education/practical-information/health-information


http://www.sib.no/


Generally required information Please see http://www.uib.no/education/practical-information/residence-permit#studentvisa


http://www.udi.no/Norwegian-Directorate-of-Immigration/Central-topics/Visa/

Average time of application 3 months


Computers available for course work Some modules use computers, and computers will then be available during lectures for all admitted students. Otherwise there is a computer room open with access to 34 computers.

Internet access Yes

Wireless LAN access? Yes, when registered as a student at UiB and when student account is opened.

Note It is very important that students attend the first hour of lectures in order to get instructions on how to open an internet account and access to the UiB systems.

On campus

Facilities on campus

Food on campus Yes, there are several canteens and two of them are in walking distance from CIH, see http://www.uib.no/education/practical-information/on-campus/the-student-welfare-organisation-sib


Library access: y/n Yes, http://www.uib.no/ub/en


http://www.uib.no/ub/en

http://www.uib.no/education/practical-information/on-campus/the-student-welfare-organisation-sib





http://www.uib.no/education/practical-information/residence-permit#studentvisa

http://www.uib.no/education/practical-information/residence-permit#studentvisa


Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, Universidade Nova de Lisboa

- information to be provided-Institute


tropEd Coordinator Maria Rosário Oliveira Martins

Contact R.Jungueira 96, 1349-008 Lisboa, PortugalPhone: 351 21 3652684Fax: 351 21 3632105Email: [email protected]

Country Portugal

Homepage Institute general http://www.ihmt.unl.pt/index.asp


General course venue/s Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical




Registrations



Registration deadline

Selection


Note

Course Structure


Language of courses

Full / part time


Lecturers




Example general course structure:

Note

Course Fee

Course fee (general) tropEd student

Payment: bank, credit card, cheque, cash Usually by bank transfer (preferred);

Cancellation Fees apply?

Note


Outside of campus / city / country

Scholarships


Certificates

tropEd Grade Report signed by:






Accommodation:


Note


Accommodation EUR per night - in middle class hotelEUR per night - at private guest houses or lower class hotel


Travel Information

Country Portugal

Currency Euro

Language in country



Nearest airport / standard airport

Travel to venue



Visa requirements




Generally required information

Homepage Foreign Affairs

Average time for application

Note Requirements vary greatly between country offices !


Computers available for course work

Internet access Computer rooms with internet, see above

Wireless LAN access Possible on diverse locations on campus, including



course venue. Login will be provided.

On campus


Food on campus


Library access: y/n

Note



ISGlobal- Barcelona Institute for Global HealthHospital Clínic – Universitat de Barcelona

- information to be provided-Institute


tropEd Coordinator Dr. Nuria Casamitjana

Contact Carrer Rosselló 132E-08036 Barcelona, Spain Tel. +34932271806

Email: [email protected]

Country Spain

Homepage Institute general http://www.isglobal.org/






Registrations




Selection


Note

Course Structure


Language of courses

Full / part time


Lecturers





Note

Course Fee




Note



Scholarships


Certificates







Accommodation:


Note


Accommodation EUR per night - in middle class hotelEUR per night - at private guest houses or lower class hotel


Travel Information

Country Spain

Currency Euro

Language in country

Time Zone



Travel to venue



Visa requirements















On campus


Food on campus


Library access: y/n

Note



Department of Women’s and Children’s HealthInternational Maternal and Child Health, IMCH

Institute


tropEd Coordinator Mats Målqvist

Contact Department of Women’s and Children’s HealthInternational Maternal and Child Health, IMCH Uppsala UniversityAkademiska sjukhusetSE-751 85 Uppsala, SwedenE-mail: [email protected]

Country Sweden

Homepage Institute general http://www.kbh.uu.se/IMCH/Education/

Homepage regarding tropEd courses http://www.uu.se/en/node698?aKod=IHA&lasar=10%2F11

General course venue/s Lecture hall, Drottninggatan 4, Uppsala

Local Student Representative -



Registrations

Contact for registration Mats Målqvist, contact details as above

Required documents BSc diploma, application form, CV, proof of tropEd status

Registration deadline For Masters programme January 15 each year. For single subject courses August 15 and April 15, respectively

Selection Grades and working experience within the field


Note All courses part of Uppsala University MScIH, thus limited seat availability






1/1,5


http://www.uu.se/en/node698?aKod=IHA&lasar=10%2F11

http://www.kbh.uu.se/IMCH/Education/


Lecturers Usually a mixture of institutional staff and external lecturers (NGOs, GO’s - GTZ; WHO,…- , other partly intern. universities, intern. consultants, etc.)

Participants tropEd students, MScIH students, individual participants

Example general course structure: Lectures during mornings, group work and self studies during afternoons

Course Fee

Course fee (general) tropEd student For non-EU students 2250 SEK/ECTS, i.e. 22500 SEK for most courses (10 ECTS). For EU students no fee


Credit card or bank transfer

Cancellation fees apply y/n No

Note Course fees only for non-EU students


Outside of campus / city / country? No

Scholarships

Available? A few avaliable see Institutes home page

Certificates

tropEd Grade Report signed by tropEd coordinator (or course coordinator)

GR given / send out usually If possible at the end of the course, usually within 4 weeks after the course (exceptions may apply)


Accommodation:

Arranged?! Self?! On campus?! Accommodation needs to be arranged by participants themselves.

Contact /

Note Early booking recommended as housing situation in Uppsala is difficult


Accommodation 4500 SEK/month for a student room. 700-1000 SEK/night in middle class hotel 400-700 SEK/night at privat guest houses or lower class hotel

Food 2100 SEK/month or 150 to 300 SEK per day

Note Student rooms are often non-furnished



Travel Information

Country Sweden

Currency SEK (Swedish crowns)

Language in country Swedish (but almost everybody speaks English)

Location of institute Uppsala 70 km north of Stockholm

Nearest airport / standard airport Arlanda 30 km south of Uppsala (20 min by train, 45 min by bus)

Travel to venue In town usually by bike

Electricity 220 V, 50 cycles (Hz)


/

Visa requirements




Generally required information Acceptance letter from Uppsala University, proof of own bank account with sufficient funds, receipt of paid application fee (if applicable).


See www.migrationsverket.se

Average time of application 12 weeks


Computers available for course work Yes in computer room at the department

Internet access Yes

Wireless LAN access? In part of the premises

On campus

Facilities on campus Micro oven, water kettles available at the department. Restaurants and shops available nearby

Food on campus No


Yes

Library access: y/n Yes


http://www.migrationsverket.se/


Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, CH

Institute


tropEd Coordinator Axel Hoffmann ([email protected])Bernadette Peterhans ([email protected])

Contact Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute Socinstrasse 57 ;P.O. Box, 4002 Basel – CHPhone : +41 61 284 82 34 ; Fax : +41 61 284 81 [email protected]

Country Switzerland

Homepage Institute general http://www.swisstph.ch/

Homepage regarding tropEd courses https://www.swisstph.ch/de/education-and-training/postgraduate/courses-offered/

General course venue/s At the Institute in Basel: Matterhorn, Lhotse and Kilimanjaro

Local Student Representative Carmen Sant


Further special needs, please contact tropEd representatives or Course Secretariat

Registrations

Contact for registration [email protected] above

Required documents Course application form, CV and tropEd confirmation form the home Institute, details are given in the course brochure of the tropEd courses

Registration deadline Check on the application form normally 2 – 3 months before course starts

Selection Depending on the requirements for the course, the applications go through a selection process

No. of places for tropEd students No limit except seat capacity of the course

Note E-mail applications are normally not accepted



http://www.swisstph.ch/








Full / part time Full time courses


Depending on the course in general ca 65% direct contact time (including facilitated group work) ca 25% self-directed learning. There are a few blended learning courses with an e-learning component before and after the course. In general problem oriented learning

Lecturers Well experienced lectures mostly from the Institute

Participants (tropEd students, MIH students, individual participants, other specific groups)

tropEd students, MIH students Basel (international group with diverse backgrounds), individual participants often send by their employers. Group composition varies between courses

Example general course structure: 1 week, Mo-Fri, 8.45am - 4.45 pm, 45h SIT, 1.5 ECTS2 weeks, Mo-Fri, 8.45am - 4.45 pm, 90h SIT, 3 ECTS3 weeks, Mo-Fri, 8.45am - 4.45 pm, 135h SIT, 4.5 ECTS

Course Fee

Course fee (general) tropEd student Depends on the length and place of the courseDetails please find in the course leaflet

Payment: bank, credit card, cheque, cash Bill – bank transfer

Cancellation fees apply y/n Yes, information in course brochure


Outside of campus / city / country? Tanzanian Training Centre for International Health Ifakara / TanzaniaLaos National Institute of Public Health

Note Applications go through the course secretariat in Basel

Scholarships

Available? Very few for the core course for MIH students from Basel coming from resource poor countries

Certificates

tropEd Grade Report signed by Axel Hoffmann or Bernadette Peterhans

GR given / send out usually As soon as possible latest approx. 4 weeks after the course

Certificate of Attendance As soon as possible latest approx. 4 weeks after the



course

Accommodation:

Arranged?! Self?! On campus?! Accommodation needs to be arranged by participants themselves. Information on different kinds of accommodation with contact details is send out on demand by the course secretariat

Contact /


Accommodation Depending on individual requirement

Food Depending on individual requirement

Travel Information

Country Switzerland

Currency Swiss Franc

Language in country German in Basel in certain part of CH French, Italian and Romanics

Location of institute North- West in Switzerland bordering France and Germany

Nearest airport / standard airport Basel Euroairport or Zürich airport (1 hour by train)

Travel to venue Institute is very close to the main railway station and the airport, public transport with Bus and Tram

Electricity 220 - 230V 50Hz


None

Visa requirements






http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/de/home/reps.html

Average time of application Approx. 3 Months


Computers available for course work Yes (24 hours access to the room and the computers)

Internet access Yes in the course venue


http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/de/home/reps.html


Wireless LAN access? Yes in the course venue

On campus

Facilities on campus

Food on campus yes to reduced prices


No (only for the core course and as Master student from Basel)

Library access: y/n yes



Geneva Centre for education and research in humanitarian action, A joint Centre of Université de Genève / The Graduate Institute (IHEID), Geneva -

information to be provided-Institute

Status Institute Collaborating Member

tropEd Coordinator Veronica Foubert

Contact 22 rue Rothschild 1202 GenevaSwitzerlandPhone: +41 22 908 44 53Info: [email protected]

Country Switzerland

Homepage Institute general www.cerahgeneve.ch






Registrations




Selection


Note

Course Structure


Language of courses

Full / part time


Lecturers





Note

Course Fee




Note



Scholarships


Certificates







Accommodation:


Note


Accommodation CHF per night - in middle class hotelCHF per night - at private guest houses or lower class hotel

Food CHF ~ 15 – 30 per day

Travel Information

Country Switzerland

Currency CHF

Language in country

Time Zone



Travel to venue



Visa requirements















On campus


Food on campus


Library access: y/n

Note



Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)

Institute


tropEd Coordinator Fernando Maldonado

Contact Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)KIT Development, Policy & PracticeArea Education Mauritskade 63 [1092 AD]P.O. Box 95001, 1090 HA AmsterdamThe NetherlandsT +31 (0)20 568 8218; F +31 (0)20 568 8677Email: [email protected]

Country Netherlands

Homepage Institute general www.kit.nl

Homepage regarding tropEd courses www.kit.nl under ‘training’ and ‘health and development

General course venue/s Linneausstraat 35 F1093 EE Amsterdam, 3rd floor

Local Student Representative /


Further special needs, please contact [email protected]

Registrations


Required documents Registration form, proof of tropEd status, CV

Registration deadline Early registration (at least 2 moths prior) recommended and preferred, as first come, first serve, but no strict deadline as such, registrations possible as long as seats are available, but students should be aware of the time they need for their travel and visa arrangements.

No. of places for tropEd students For most courses no limit except general seat capacity. HSR&F is an exception

Selection criteria Registered tropEd students are eligible for all current courses; For some courses specific experience is recommended, but not mandatory.No selection date. If seats are available, tropEd students are accepted immediately.


http://www.kit.nl/

https://webmail.kit.nl/owa/redir.aspx?C=f62937aadf1d4e3dbf07fbd4abc3ce14&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kit.nl%2F


Note Several courses part of KIT MIH and MPH/ICHD, thus limited seat availability






Approximately ~50% contact / 50% self study time

Lecturers A mixture of KIT staff and external lecturers (NGOs, GO’s from other (partly intern.) universities, intern. Consultants, etc.

Participants tropEd students, MIH, MPH/ICHD students Royal Tropical Institute, individual participants. Group composition varies between courses

Example general course structure: 2 weeks, 09:00-16:00 hrs, 3 ECTS

Course Fee

Course fee (general) Differs per advanced module


Usually by bank transfer (preferred);


Outside of campus / city / country? Most courses given in institute. GIS course takes partly place in Enschede, The Netherlands

Scholarships

Available? KIT does not give scholarships. We refer to our webpage: www.kit.nl/fellowships

Contact /

Certificates

Grade Report Signed by: Course coordinator or tropEd coordinator

GR Given / Send out usually If possible at the end of the course, usually within 4 weeks after the course if possible.

Certificate Usually given at the end of the course, stating duration and content, signed by course coordinatorCertificate ‘has completed’ given to students who pass exams. Certificate ‘has attended’ given to students who have not passed the exam or while awaiting the results.



Accommodation:

Arranged, self, etc, on campus? Accommodation needs to be arranged by participants themselves. We try to assist however.Information on different kinds of accommodation with contact details is send to students whose registration is complete.

Contact /

Estimated Living Cost

Accommodation Between 420 and 550 Euro per month

Food

Travel Information

Country The Netherlands

Currency Euro

Language in country Dutch

Location of institute Amsterdam, near city centre

Nearest airport / standard airport Schiphol Airport

Travel to venue From airport to institute by train, tram



Students who stay for a long time, thus needing a residence permit, will be requested to undergo a TB test when submitting the residence permit application

Visa requirements


Schengen Visa, applicable y/n Yes, for short courses. To be requested by students.


Generally required information For Schengen visa: Return flight, confirmation/invitation letter from KIT, health insurance for The Netherlands Please note: some Dutch embassies accept scanned invitation letters, other require an original letter


For Schengen visa: visit Dutch Embassy of your home country. For more general info visit:http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/how-to-prepare/visas-and-permits

Time for application Varies greatly depending on Embassy or kind of visa! From 1 to several weeks!




Computers available for course work Computer room with internet, can be booked for course work or used on individual basis, except when booked by other groups; Students receive personal account information upon arrival.

Internet access Computer room with internet, see above

Wireless LAN access? yes

On campus

Facilities in institute Library, computer room, Restaurant, reduction for students with student card which is given to students upon arrival.

Food on campus Yes, and kitchen for self cooking


Master students Yes; short course students, No,

Library access: how? Yes, possible



Institute for International Health & DevelopmentQueen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Institute


tropEd Coordinator Carola Eyber

Contact Institute for International Health & DevelopmentQueen Margaret University, EdinburghQueen Margaret University Drive Musselburgh, East Lothian EH21 6UU, UKTel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 Fax: +44 (0)131 474 0001Email: [email protected]

Country United Kingdom

Homepage Institute general http://www.qmu.ac.uk/iihd/default.htm

Homepage regarding tropEd courses http://www.qmu.ac.uk/iihd/troped%20&%20erasmus%20mundus.htm

General course venue/s Campus of Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Local Student Representative Via tropEd representative


Further special needs, please contact tropEd representative (see above) or disability coordinator.

Registrations


Required documents Course application form – please apply online via http://www.qmu.ac.uk/courses/PGCourse.cfm?c_id=182

Registration deadline There is no deadline, but normally 2-3 months before course starts.

Selection Depending on the requirements for the course, the applications go through a selection process via the admissions tutor.

No. of places for tropEd students No limit except seat capacity of the course

Note If an applicant cannot apply online, we can send an application form (Word Document). Please contact [email protected]



http://www.qmu.ac.uk/courses/PGCourse.cfm?c_id=182


http://www.qmu.ac.uk/iihd/troped%20&%20erasmus%20mundus.htm

http://www.qmu.ac.uk/iihd/troped%20&%20erasmus%20mundus.htm

http://www.qmu.ac.uk/iihd/default.htm





Full / part time Full and part-time


Depending on the course, but in general 150 hours SIT per module, made up of 30-35 contact hours, 10-15 hours group work, 100-110 hours self study (including reading for classes and assessment preparation)

Lecturers Well experienced lecturers mostly from the Institute, but also guest lecturers.

Participants tropEd students, Masters students in IIHD (full time / part time), individual participants who take a short course as CPD course, some groups sent by their employers.

Example general course structure: 5 weeks with 2 classes a weeke.g. Mon & Wed: 9.15-12.15There may be additional tutorial classes.

Course Fee

Course fee (general) tropEd student In academic year 2011-2012Home / EU student: £640 per 15 SCOTCAT credit moduleInternational student: £1155 per 15 SCOTCAT credit module


Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, cheque, cash

Cancellation fees apply Yes. Any cancellation after a student has matriculated will be £250


Outside of campus / city / country No

Scholarships

Available? Not available for a short course

Certificates

tropEd Grade Report signed by Carola Eyber

GR given / send out usually As soon as possible once the marks have been approved at the Board of Examiners (either in June or September)

Certificate of Attendance This is normally issued only for students who audited the modules and requested -one.



Accommodation:

Arranged?! Self?! On campus?! Accommodation needs to be arranged by participants themselves. Information on student accommodation at QMU can be found at http://www.qmu.ac.uk/services/student_accommodation.htm

Contact Accommodation Office ([email protected])

Note Accommodation off campus – try http://edinburgh.gumtree.com/


Accommodation Depending on the type of accommodation and individual preference.

Food Depending on the individual requirement/preference

Travel Information

Country UK

Currency Pound Sterling

Language in country English

Location of institute South east Scotland

Nearest airport / standard airport Edinburgh airport

Travel to venue It is about 30 minutes by taxi from Edinburgh Airport to the QMU campus (estimated cost about £30-40). A regular Airport Bus service to the city centre is available from Edinburgh Airport at a more reasonable fare. Public transport (bus, train) is from the city centre of Edinburgh to the QMU campus which is located next to Musselburgh Train Station (on the North Berwick line from Waverley train station).



None

Visa requirements


Schengen Visa, applicable y/n NO, UK does not give the Schengen visa.

Generally required information If the duration of the course is less than 6 months, participants can apply for a student visitor visa and enter the United Kingdom as a student visitor. If a participant is a 'non-visa national', he/she will not normally need a visa to come to the UK as a student


http://edinburgh.gumtree.com/

http://www.qmu.ac.uk/services/student_accommodation.htm

http://www.qmu.ac.uk/services/student_accommodation.htm


visitor. However, please check with your local British Council, British Embassy or the British High Commission if you require a visa to enter into the UK.

Homepage Foreign Affairs (or other homepage where students can get the respective information)

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/student-visitors/

Average time of application Depending on your local British Embassy / the British High Commissions.


Computers available for course work Yes. 24 hours access to the Learning Resource Centre and the computers.

Internet access Yes, in the campus.

Wireless LAN access? Yes, in the campus.

Note Participants can also access to QMU system remotely.

On campus

Facilities on campus Sports Centre in QMU offer a range of facilities to staff – sports gym, various fitness classes, etc.

Food on campus Cafeteria, shop, vending machines, pub in Student Union


Yes. Participants need to be registered as an associate student in Queen Margaret University.

Library access: y/n Yes.





Institute for Global Health, UCL

Institute


tropEd Coordinator Dr Rodney Reynolds

Contact Email: [email protected]; Telephone: +44 (0)20 7905 2626

Country United Kingdom (UK)

Homepage Institute general http://www.ucl.ac.uk/igh/

Homepage regarding tropEd courses http://www.ucl.ac.uk/igh/study/masters/globalhealthanddevelopment-tropedhttp://www.ucl.ac.uk/igh/study/masters/troped-optionalmodules

General course venue/s UCL, London

Local Student Representative Changes year to year

Wheelchair access y/n Yes to local buildings and teaching rooms but not to ICH library.

Further special needs, please contact Registrations administrator (as below)

Registrations

Contact for registration Alison GilryEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0)20 7905 2707

Required documents TropEd application form, confirmation from home TropEd institution, copy of passport, English language test certificate if English is not your first language and up-to-date CV (optional).

Registration deadline Early registration (at least 2 months prior) recommended and preferred, as first come, first serve, but no strict deadline as such; registrations possible as long as seats are available, but students should be aware of the time they need for their travel and visa arrangements.

Selection Registered tropEd students are eligible for all current courses. For some courses specific experiences are recommended, but not mandatory.No selection date. If seats are available, tropEd students are accepted following approval of their application and


http://www.ucl.ac.uk/igh/study/masters/troped-optionalmodules


http://www.ucl.ac.uk/igh/study/masters/globalhealthanddevelopment-troped

http://www.ucl.ac.uk/igh/study/masters/globalhealthanddevelopment-troped

http://www.ucl.ac.uk/igh/



payment for course fees.

No. of places for tropEd students Normally there are several places available on each optional module. However, this can change from year to year, partly depending on the number of degree students and partly depending on when the tropEd student applies.




Full / part time Full/part-time (see course webpages for further information)


25% contact/ 75% self-study (varies according to module)

Lecturers UCL staff (professors, readers, senior lecturers, lecturers, teaching fellows), as well as a wide range of guest speakers from health, policy and NGO fields.

Participants Students registered for MSc programmes (MSc in Global Health and Development, MSc Global Health and Development: tropEd programme, and other MSc courses), tropEd students completing optional modules, taster students and short course students.Group composition varies between courses (normally includes a range of professions, backgrounds and geographical origin).

Example general course structure: Most optional modules are 3 weeks long, at least 3 days a week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays in the first two weeks and independent study (e.g. group work and assessment preparation) in the third week.

Course Fee

Course fee (general) tropEd student £850 (academic year 2017-18)


Credit/debit card on UCL OnLine Store once place on course confirmed.

Cancellation fees apply y/n Yes, as stated on application guidelines document.


Outside of campus / city / country None

Scholarships

Available? Students registering at UCL to complete the MSc Global Health and Development: tropEd programme at UCL may be eligible for a bursary (see contact below).No UCL scholarships are available for tropEd students from other institutions attending UCL for tropEd accredited optional modules.



Contact http://www.ucl.ac.uk/igh/study/fees-funding

Deadlines See http://www.ucl.ac.uk/igh/study/masters/troped-optionalmodules for current information

Requirements As above.

Certificates

tropEd Grade Report signed by Dr Rodney Reynolds (tropEd Coordinator)

GR given / send out usually Grade reports are sent at the end of the academic year (Sept) once results have been ratified by the Board of Examiners

Certificate of Attendance No

Accommodation:

Arranged?! Self?! On campus?! Self: students make own arrangements and pay for their accommodation independently.

Contact http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/accommodation/residences/private-providers


Accommodation £30 per night approx for hostel or short-term room rental in flat; local hotels from £60 per night.https://housing.london.ac.uk/

Food £20 per day (includes travel)http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/life/accommodation-costs/living-costs

Travel Information

Country United Kingdom (UK)

Currency Pound Sterling (GBP)


Location of institute London, Southern part of England

Nearest airport / standard airport Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, London Luton, London City (also, Eurostar high-speed train from France and Belgium arrive at London St Pancras International station, near UCL)

Travel to venue From Heathrow; direct underground line to Russell SquareFrom Gatwick/Stansted/Luton; direct trains into Central London, then tube journey to Russell SquareFurther information: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/life/london

Electricity /

Immunisation requirements /

Note Further useful websites:




http://www.ucl.ac.uk/igh/study/fees-funding


http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/international/before-you-arrive

http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/international/when-you-arrive

Visa requirements

Please note that requirements vary between country offices and may change over time. The below is only a short, most likely incomplete, indication of the generally required information. Students have to check for the details of requirements themselves.

Schengen Visa, applicable y/n No

Generally required information http://www.ucl.ac.uk/iss/immigration-visa

Homepage Foreign Affairs (or other homepage where students can get information)

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/visiting/student

Average time of application 4 – 6 weeks


Computers available for course work Yes

Internet access Yes

Wireless LAN access? Yes

On campus

Facilities on campus Cafeteria serving breakfast and lunch – hot meals, sandwiches, salads, cakes, hot and cold drinks; Coffee bar.ICH Library houses Global Health and Development collection and computers. ICH Wolfson Centre houses computer rooms and small student common room.

Food on campus Yes – as above


No, for tropEd optional modules.Yes, for UCL degree programmes.

Library access: y/n Yes. Reference (public) access for students doing optional modules, borrowing rights for students on UCL degree programmes. Currently, visiting tropEd students only have on campus access to library e-resources e.g. journal databases (no virtual access to library e-resources).




http://www.ucl.ac.uk/iss/immigration-visa






London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Institute


tropEd Coordinator Craig Higgins

Contact Craig Higgins Taught Course DirectorFaculty of Epidemiology and Population Health London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineKeppel Street, LONDON WC1E 7HT Tel: 020-7927-2244. Fax: 020-7436-4239.E-Mail: [email protected]

Country UK

Homepage Institute general http://www.lshtm.ac.uk

Homepage regarding tropEd courses http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/edu/qualityassurance/collabprovision.html

General course venue/s In various School buildings

Local Student Representative Changes every year, please contact tropEd coordinator for current details if needed


Further special needs, please contact Student adviser (welfare and disabilities)

Registrations


Required documents Completed Short Course (SC) module application form, available at http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/short/shortcourseunits.html

CV, proof of tropEd status

Registration deadline Early registration (at least 2 months prior) recommended and preferred, as first come, first served, but no strict deadline as such; registrations possible as long as seats are available, but students should be aware of the time they need for their travel and visa arrangements.

Selection Registered tropEd students are eligible for all advanced modules for which tropEd accreditation has been obtained. For some modules specific pre-requisites are required. See module specification for details.Selection is at the discretion of the module organiser.

No. of places for tropEd students No limit beyond classroom, laboratory or computer capacity


http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/short/shortcourseunits.html


http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/edu/qualityassurance/

http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/


Note All modules are part of London-based MSc programmes, for which student numbers vary; there may be limited capacity

Course Structure





Most modules involve a total of 150 Notional Learning Hours; proportion of contact time varies

Lecturers Usually a mixture of institutional staff and external lecturers (NGOs, GOs, WHO, other experts) Others include GTAs (graduate teaching assistants) lecturers at other universities, international consultants, etc.

Participants tropEd students, students taking London-based MSc programmes (international group with diverse backgrounds), Some students taking London School MScs by Distance Learning. Group composition varies between courses

Example general course structure: 5 weeks, Mon-Wed am 9.30am- 5pm or5 weeks, Wed pm –Fri 9.30am- 5pm

Note There are no classes on Public Holidays

Course Fee

Course fee (general) tropEd student GBP 1,850 per module, except General Immunology, Introduction to Disease Agents & Their Control, and Parasitology & Entomology

Payment: bank, credit card, cheque, cash Usually by bank transfer (preferred); check payment possible; in exceptions by cash. No credit card transfer possible.

Cancellation Fees apply? Yes, information on registration form and invoice

Note Course reader included


Outside of campus / city / country? None available

Scholarships

Available? None available

Certificates

tropEd Grade Report signed by: Short Courses Officer (Registry)

Grade Report Given/Sent out Usually within 4 weeks (exceptions may apply)



Certificate of Attendance Usually given at the end of the module, stating duration and content, signed by module organiser

Accommodation:

Arranged?! Self ?! On campus?! Accommodation needs to be arranged by participants themselves. Access to detailed information about the different kinds of accommodation available, with contact details, is provided on the website. Details are given in the email from Registry confirming the offer of a place on a module.Companies who arrange accommodation can be found on the list. The School has no student accommodation of its own.

Contact n/a

Note Early booking is recommended, as student accommodation in London is in short supply and sometimes takes some time to arrange.


Accommodation Varies. For detailed guidance see http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/tfslc.html

Food GBP 15 – 30 per day

Travel Information

Country UK

Currency GBP


Time Zone GMT

Location of Institute Bloomsbury, central London

Nearest airport / standard airport London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, London City, London St Pancras

Travel to venue Details of how to get from the airport are provided on the School’s website


Immunisation requirements or health issues

No special requirements

Visa requirements

Please note that requirements vary between country offices and may change over time! The below is only a short, most likely incomplete, indication of the generally required information. Students have to check for the details of requirements themselves




http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/tfslc.html


Generally required information For detailed guidance on student visas to the UK seehttp://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/applicants/prereg_msc_res/immigration/visa_faq.htmlReturn flight, accommodation confirmation, confirmation/invitation letter from School for entry to UK. E111 card for access to National Health Service

Homepage Foreign Affairs For current guidance from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office see http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/

Average time for application Varies. Allow several weeks

Note Requirements may vary between offices in different countries


Computers available for course work A small computer room with internet access is available at the main School building. A number of Student Computer rooms are available for students to work on their modules when not in use for teaching.


Wireless LAN access Possible at a number of locations on the campus

Note Some modules are run at the Tavistock Place Annex which is some ten minutes walk from the main building

On campus

Facilities on campus Computer room; access to all facilities including Banks, bookshops, copy shops, cafes, restaurants and supermarkets available nearby

Food on campus Refectory on site, including separate cafe area, on main site. Tavistock Place campus has its own cafe

Registration with university directly Not necessary for students coming to London. Students taking distance learning modules register with the University of London International Programme.

Library access: y/n? Large library in School with lending facility; Access to University Library at Senate House, books available for copying, but not for taking out

Note If you have a student ID, bring it with you. Some reductions may be possible.


http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/

http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/applicants/prereg_msc_res/immigration/visa_faq.html

http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/applicants/prereg_msc_res/immigration/visa_faq.html


Middle – and Latin America



Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública

Institute


tropEd Coordinator Laura Magaña Valladares/Bruma Palacios

Contact Instituto Nacional de Salud PúblicaAv. Universidad 655, Col. Santa María Ahuacatitlán. Cuernavaca, Morelos. C.P. 62100. México.Tel: 00 (52) 7777 3 293000 ext. 1301.Fax: 00 (52) 777 3 112218E-Mail: Laura Magaña: [email protected] Palacios: [email protected]

Country Mexico

Homepage Institute general http://www.insp.mx

Homepage regarding tropEd courses http://www.inspvirtual.mx/Section and Route: INSP en Red/INSP en el Mundo/ Acreditaciones / Unidades Didácticas Acreditadas

General course venue/s Instituto Nacional de Salud PúblicaAv. Universidad 655, Col. Santa María Ahuacatitlán. Cuernavaca, Morelos. C.P. 62100. México.

Local Student Representative Changes every year, please contact Bruma Palacios ([email protected] ) for current details if needed.


Further special needs, please contact Carlos Linares ([email protected])

Registrations

Contact for registration Carlos Linares ([email protected])

Required documents Registration Form, CV, proof of Spanish language advance knowledge and proof of tropED status.

Registration deadline Early registration (at least 2 month before the course begins) through the contact to consult availability. Students should be aware for the time needed for their travel arrangements.

Selection Registered tropED students are eligible for all current courses, if they prove language advance knowledge (Spanish).

No. of places for tropEd students The limit of places depends on each year capacity.





http://www.inspvirtual.mx/

http://www.insp.mx/




The availability must be consulted previously with the registration contact.



Language of courses Spanish



70% contact time, 30% self study time.

Lecturers Usually there are collaborations of staff, external teachers, consultants, etc.

Participants Group composition depends in the course. If the course belongs to an INSP program, students are from INSP programs (Master in Public Health, Master of Health Sciences, Doctorate in Health Sciences and Doctorate in Public Health). If the course belongs to a Summer Program, group composition includes students from INSP programs, teachers, researchers and alumni.

Example general course structure: Each course has a different structure, intensity and format. For details for each course please contact Raquel Sanchez ([email protected]).

Course Fee

Course fee (general) tropEd student Between 300 € – 600 €

Payment: bank, credit card, cheque, cash Payment is done by bank transfer or deposit to a bank account in US dollars or can be done when they arrive to Mexico in a bank account in pesos. Check payment or credit card transfer are NOT possible. For details please contact tropEd coordinator.

Cancellation fees apply y/n INSP does not apply cancellation fees. Nevertheless the fee’s refund to students is only possible if they inform INSP before the course begins. After the course begins INSP cannot refund any fee.


Outside of campus / city / country? Yes. Two of them (Microbiology in Vector-Borne Diseases and Field and laboratory techniques for Malaria Vector Control) are offered in the Tapachula Campus. This campus is located in Chiapas, in south Mexico.




Scholarships

Available? Not at the moment.

Certificates

tropEd Grade Report signed by Course coordinator.

GR given / send out usually If possible at the end of the course. If not usually within 3 weeks after the course. (Original to home institute and copy to the participant)

Certificate of Attendance If requested it can be given within 3 days after the end of the course stating duration of the course signed by the course coordinator.

Accommodation:

Arranged?! Self?! On campus?! Accommodation should be self arranged by participants.Information of the different options of accommodations near the campus can be consulted with Carlos Linares ([email protected]) as well as orientation about prices and special recommendations for foreign students. Early contact is recommended.

Contact Carlos Linares ([email protected])


Accommodation EUR-30-50 per night in middle class hotel.EUR-15-25 per night in lower class hotel or private guest houses.There are some accommodations near Cuernavaca Campus that can be found in lower prices if they are requested by month (for at least a 3 months stay).

Food EUR-15-20 per day.

Note If accommodation is far from the Campus, students must be aware of transport expenses.

Travel Information

Country Mexico

Currency Mexican Pesos

Language in country Spanish

Location of institute INSP main campus is located in Cuernavaca, one hour from Mexico City, the capital city of Mexico.

Nearest airport / standard airport The nearest international airport is located in Mexico City (Benito Juarez International Airport), 2 hours





from Cuernavaca.

Cuernavaca has a small international airport (Mariano Matamoros Airport), 40 minutes near its main Campus.

Travel to venue From Mexico City: bus, shuttle bus or shuttle service by certified taxi.From International Airport in Mexico- there are buses travelling to Cuernavaca every half hour.From Mariano Matamoros International airport in Cuernavaca; shuttle bus or certified taxis. In Cuernavaca, is highly recommended to take certified taxis called Taxis de Sitio, usually available at all bus stations or airports.

Electricity 120-220V- 60hz


There are no vaccines requested to international students before come in to the country. Nevertheless foreigners usually get stomach illness for drinking bad water so it is recommended to eat in secure restaurants and drink bottled water.

Note The student ID is useful in Mexico for some reductions (bus transport, cultural events, etc) so it is recommended to bring it with you.

Visa requirements


Schengen Visa, applicable y/n Not applicable.

Generally required information African students must apply for Mexican visas in the Mexico Embassy for admission. (European students do not require visas to travel in Mexico.) Students need a letter of acceptance from the INSP to assist them in obtaining a visa.All necessary registration, requirements and credits must have been completed. The embassy usually requires proofs which certify that students have sufficient financial resources to cover their stay.Embassies require original documents outlining return-flight information, proof of accommodations, and a letter of admissions confirmation from INSP.


http://www.sre.gob.mx/index.php/tramites-y-servicios/visas-para-extranjeros

Average time of application Two weeks






Computers available for course work In Cuernavaca Campus there is available a computer laboratory for students use. It is open all the days of the year (can be use also Saturday and Sunday with previous notification).

Internet access All computers in the computer laboratory have internet access.

Wireless LAN access? All Cuernavaca Campus has access to wireless internet connection. All accredited students can access to wireless connection in their personal computers with a special service in the Informatics’ Department.

On campus

Facilities on campus Computer Laboratory, Small cafeteria, and Dining Room, copy equipment and Library.

Food on campus There are 2 small cafeterias, one of them especially for students. Also students can eat with a special fee in the Dining Room open from 12:00 to 16:00 p.m.


Not necessary, nor possible

Library access: y/n Yes. The Access to university library is possible from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 20:00 hrs, and in Saturdays from 8:00 to 13:00 hrs.Books available for copying but not taking out (this service only applies to students registered at the INSP).Students can also have access to the electronic journals from their internet connection at the campus through their personal computers of in the computer laboratory.


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