About the course

Our portfolio covers many aspects of parasitology research from molecules to cells and whole organisms to populations. Research activities are based around skills in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, epidemiology, population genetics and mathematical modelling and involve both laboratory-based projects and fieldwork. Parasites are fascinating organisms, because of their capacity to live and replicate within the host environment. How parasites adapt and survive is the focus of much study with the potential to generate new and important discoveries that can impact upon control. Most organisms harbor parasites and much of our research is aimed at understanding how parasites cause disease and how best to control disease in both humans and animals. Improving upon existing treatments and understanding mechanisms of drug resistance are important aspects of this work. In addition, the epidemiology, ecology and population genetics of parasitic pathogens are important areas of research that significantly impact upon transmission and control.

　　Our research portfolio covers a range of tropical parasites that cause important diseases, including Plasmodium ssp (malaria), Trypanosoma ssp (sleeping sickness), Leishmania ssp (leishmaniasis) and Theileria (East coast fever/theileriosis), along with filarial worms, the cause of elephantiasis. We also study parasites that are endemic in the UK such as Toxoplasma gondii and important gastro-intestinal parasites of livestock that cause significant economic loss to the agricultural industry and are important for global food security. Many important parasites are transmitted by vectors, and we have growing strengths in vector biology, most notably mosquitoes and ticks. We aim to apply our findings to informing control programmes and to translate our findings into better diagnostics, drugs and vaccines. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£27,930

Intake	Location
Open intake available throughout 2023	Glasgow
Open intake available throughout 2024	Glasgow
Open intake available throughout 2025	Glasgow
Open intake available throughout 2026	Glasgow

　　

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Entry requirements for University of Glasgow

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent. IELTS - 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.TOEFL (ib, my best or athome) - 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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