MSC PARASITOLOGY AND PATHOGEN BIOLOGY

Queen's University

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By definition, parasites are harmful to their hosts and just like bacteria, they can develop drug resistance, therefore it is important to understand the interplay between health and disease at the dynamic interface between humans, animals and environment.

The MSc programme in Parasitology and Pathogen 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).

I came to Queen’s to study this course because there isn’t another one like this in the UK that focuses on current pathology and parasitology problems.

Alumni, PGT Parasitology and Pathogen Biology

Parasitology and Pathogen Biology

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.

Student Experience

Students will undertake a research project working in research active laboratories (academic or industrial), or in the field eg. the economic impact of parasites on agriculture, the role of vectors in emerging diseases, the pathology of infection, parasite immunomodulation of the host.

Career Opportunities

The transferable skill set and knowledge base acquired from the programme will equip students with a highly desirable qualification that is suited to those wishing to pursue careers in human health/infectious disease, animal health, veterinary medicine, animal/plant biology, pharmaceutical sciences and food security.

Why Choose Queen's

Top 170 in the world for graduate prospects

(QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022)

World-class university

‘One of the world’s most beautiful universities’ (Huffington Post), Queen’s is the 9th oldest university in the UK, established in 1845 with over 170 years of teaching excellence.

The UK's Best Value Student City

Belfast has the lowest cost of living in the UK (Mercer Cost of Living City Ranking 2023)

Employment potential

Queen's offers opportunities for work placements, industry-led programmes and ground breaking research projects. 92% of Queen’s graduates were in employment and/or further study 15 months after completing their course

State-of-the-art facilities

Be taught by world-leading researchers and experts in their field in state-of-the-art facilities. 19 Queen’s subjects in the top 200 in the world (QS World Rankings by subject 2024)

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