MRes Parasite Control
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Parasitism is the most successful lifestyle on the planet and leads to diverse and highly-damaging infectious diseases of agricultural, veterinary and biomedical significance. Therefore, a greater understanding of the parasite species responsible for these conditions and the means by which they are controlled remain a priority for scientists, health care professionals and farmers in the 21 st century. The development of novel, creative and integrated control strategies are urgently needed to combat the growing threat of changing parasite distributions due to climate change, human migration, animal transportation and farming practices.
This MRes course will provide you with a range of vocational skills and prepare you for professional employment or further postgraduate PhD studies in Parasitology or related disciplines (such as infectious diseases, public health and epidemiology). The MRes Parasite Control has a substantial component of independent supervised research (120 of 180 credits) and structured learning opportunities via 60 credits of taught modules, through which you will gain in-depth knowledge and an understanding of current issues of parasite control. The further development of generic attributes of decision-making, independent learning and communicating effectively to a range of audiences and in a variety of media will be developed in all modules.
Key highlights
- 120 of 180 credits devoted to independent supervised research
- 60 credits of taught modules on current parasite control issues
- Covers agricultural, veterinary and biomedical parasitic diseases
- Explores control strategies for parasites spread by climate change
- Develops communication skills for varied audiences and media
- Prepares for PhD study in parasitology, epidemiology or public health
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Parasitologist
- Research scientist
- Research technician
- Epidemiologist
- Public health scientist
- Veterinary or agricultural disease control specialist
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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