Keele University Prospectus Postgraduate | 2016 | Page 63
Overview
This course has been running for
over 25 years and is one of only
three in the country. The two
contributing universities of Keele
and Salford have considerable
complementary research
experience in the biology of
parasites and the insect vectors
that transmit them. This has led to
the development of this unique,
joint MSc degree between the
two institutions, focusing on the
ecology and molecular biology
of parasitism, immunology
of infection, treatment of
infection, the ecology and
molecular biology of insect
vectors and the control of their
natural populations. Teaching is
undertaken by staff from both
institutions and is mostly based
at Salford with a specialised
laboratory session at Keele.
You will be able to carry out an
extensive research project in the
laboratories of one of the two
universities. You will be taught by
leading experts in their field and
will have a unique opportunity
to set a foot in the real world
of current scientific research
in Parasitology and Medical
Entomology.
Additional information
The strong focus on the molecular
aspects of parasitic infections,
vector biology, and vector
control, will appeal to recent
graduates wishing to further their
training before embarking upon
a research career in Entomology,
Parasitology, Molecular Biology or
Immunology; to those considering
a career in Biotechnology; and
to overseas students seeking
specialist training before
entering a career in managing
parasitological or vector-related
research and control appropriate
to their own country.
Module titles
The following is a list of
indicative modules:
• Parasitology and Immunology
• Vector Biology and Control
• Research Skills in Parasitology
• Molecular Biology of Parasites
• Research Project (four months)
Key Information
Course type
MSc, postgraduate
diploma, postgraduate
certificate
NATURAL SCIENCES
Molecular
Parasitology and
Vector Biology
Mode of study
Full-time or part-time
Entry
requirements
Applicants should possess
at least the equivalent of
a second-class honours
degree (2.2) in Biological,
Medical or Veterinary
Science, Microbiology,
Biochemistry, Biomedical
Pharmacology, Zoology,
Biomolecular Science,
Biotechnology or
Biomedical Lab
Technology.
Overseas applicants
must provide evidence
of English proficiency
– IELTS 6.0 overall with
no individual band score
below 5.5 or a score of
TOEFL at 550 or above
(76 and above internet
based test).
All applications are
processed by Salford
University
Contact email
[email protected]
Good to know
www.keele.ac.uk/lifesci/applicants/postgraduate
“The four month
project period at the
end of the course
gave me a real
flavour of what was
to come in a PhD
and confirmed my
choice of career”
Vicky Carter,
Postdoctoral
Assistant
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