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- Infection Biology (Parasitology Specialism) MSc
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Glasgow
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
19-SEP-22
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Duration
12 months
Course summary
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:
- Malaria
- Sleeping sickness
- Bilharzia
- River Blindness
- Elephantiasis
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.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 23,950per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
23rd
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Campus address
University of Glasgow, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G12 8QQ, Scotland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
21st out of 100 11
3rd out of 35 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 240204 92%4th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10065.0 65%64th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.04 81%22nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 239233 94%3rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10097.0 97%32nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.15 83%6th
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