MSc Medical Parasitology

By the end of this programme students should be able to demonstrate:

demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the biology, life cycles, pathogenesis, diagnosis of parasitic infections in humans and their relevance for human health and strategies for control
demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the biology and strategies for control of the vectors and intermediate hosts of human parasites
carry out practical laboratory identification of the various parasite stages both free and in tissues and diagnose infections
demonstrate specialised skills acquired through taking modules on: advanced diagnostic, molecular, immunological, genetic, chemotherapeutic, ecological and/or control aspects of the subject
demonstrate the ability to design a laboratory or field based research project, apply relevant research skills, critically analyse and interpret data, and work with minimal supervision
prepare a written report including a critical literature review of relevant scientific publications; and show competence in communicating scientific information and findings.

Graduates from this programme enter global health fields ranging from diagnostics through to applied basic research and operational control to higher degree studies and academic/teaching-related positions.

Below you will find just a few of the positions and organisations that our graduates from this course have entered after graduating:

Applied Research Analyst
Assistant Professor
Clinical Pharmacist
Clinical Researcher
Data Manager
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Research Scientist
Research Technician
Scientific Officer
Veterinary Parasitologist Housing Officer
Vector Biologist

The normal minimum entrance qualification for registration at the School on a Master's programme is at least one of the following:

a second-class honours degree of a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a subject appropriate to that of the course of study to be followed
a registrable qualification appropriate to the course of study to be followed, in medicine, dentistry or veterinary studies