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MSc - Master of Science
University of Glasgow
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Glasgow
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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Parasites cause a wide variety of human and livestock diseases worldwide, with severe consequences in both developing and developed countries. This specialism will help students to develop knowledge and understanding of parasitic behaviour as a stepping-stone to a career as a parasitologist.
Global health issues involve diseases like:
These diseases are caused by parasites, which also have major impacts on animal health. Glasgow has internationally leading research and teaching capability in Parasitology and students can learn about how parasites infect their hosts, how hosts respond to infection and what we can do to combat parasitic disease.
CAREER PROSPECTS
About half of our MSc students enter a research career, mainly by undertaking further postgraduate research studies towards a PhD, or by working in research laboratories in clinical or academic settings, including national government laboratories.
Other students go on to work in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic or biotechnological industries.
Many graduates from this programme also work in life sciences companies and in organisations providing support to the food and farming industries.
You should have a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in biomedical science or a relevant subject. Alternative qualifications, professional experience and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. You are required to provide two references and a full degree transcript with your application. Relevant subjects include but are not limited to biochemistry, biological science, biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, parasitology, pharmacology, vet biosciences, virology and zoology.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,130 per year
Students from Domestic
Additional fees applicable.
£28,260 per year
Students from EU
Additional fees applicable.
£28,260 per year
Students from International
Additional fees applicable.
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