One Health: Parasitology and Infection Biology with Innovation Year in Industry MSc

The MSc programme in One Health: Parasitology and Infection Biology is designed for students seeking training in parasite-borne infectious diseases that severely undermine: human health in the developing world and tropics; agri-food production systems globally (including plant health and animal health and welfare). Students taking the course will develop expertise directly applicable to human, plant and animal health and welfare, food security and the future sustainability of food production, particularly within livestock and plant/crop production systems. The course will be run entirely by research active and will offer students the opportunity to gain experience in internationally competitive laboratories.

As an ‘Innovation Year in Industry’ programme, this course offers an opportunity to apply the skills and theories learnt during the first year to a real-world problem in industry, charities, or government. Students will have the opportunity to undertake a 40-week placement that will give them real-life experience of addressing a specific problem through the application of knowledge, expertise, and technical skills that have been developed as part of the first year of their course. This will equip graduates with in-demand skills and experience that will provide a strong trajectory for their international employability.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 31st July 2026 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal. Notifications to this effect will appear on the Direct Application Portal against the programme application page.

Please note a deposit may be required to guarantee a place on the course. Due to high demand, applications may not be considered if the course has reached its maximum class size and will be placed on a waiting list. Please see deposit terms and conditions for more details.