MSc (Research) Parasitology

Course Overview This course offers a comprehensive research portfolio in parasitology, exploring everything from molecular mechanisms to population-level dynamics of parasitic diseases. Students will undertake an individual research project, gaining expertise in a diverse range of laboratory and field techniques to understand and combat globally significant pathogens. The program is supported by the UK's largest group of parasitologists and the world-class resources of the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology. Key Program Highlights Research a wide range of parasites, from tropical diseases like malaria and leishmaniasis to endemic UK pathogens and livestock infections. Gain training in cutting-edge techniques including molecular biology, polyomics, cell imaging, epidemiology, and mathematical modelling. Join the largest UK academic parasitology group with access to the renowned Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology. Pursue interdisciplinary projects that can combine lab-based work with potential fieldwork opportunities in the UK or overseas. Apply research to real-world problems, aiming to develop new diagnostics, drugs, and vaccines for disease control.