MSc in One Health: Parasitology & Infection Biology
Belfast, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 25,800 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU and international student
Introduction
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 and will offer students the opportunity to gain experience in internationally competitive laboratories.
Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 31st July 2023 for courses which commence in late September. If any program 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 the deposit terms and conditions for more details.
One Health: Parasitology and Infection Biology highlights
- Career Development
- Student Experience
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We offer prestigious, competitive scholarships of up to 50% off tuition fees to new international students. You must have an offer to study a full-time course with us in 2024 to apply for a scholarship.
Curriculum
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. In addition, students may also acquire knowledge of bioinformatics or mass spectrometry methods and applications by availing of one of the optional modules offered.
Students undertaking this MSc course will study the following modules:
Core Modules:
- Key Skills in Parasitology and Infectious Disease Research (40 CATS)
- One Health: Emerging and Re-emerging Infection (30 CATS)
- Emerging Tools and Technologies in Parasitology and Infection Biology (30CATS)
- Research Project (60 CATS)
Assessment
Assessments associated with the course are outlined below:
- The award of the MSc in One Health: Parasitology and Infection Biology is based on continuous assessment of coursework, examinations and assessment modules based on submitted work related to private, individual study.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The skills set and knowledge acquired will equip you with a comprehensive academic and methodological repertoire to undertake careers in agriculture, plant science, animal and human health, pharmaceutical, academia and food security.
Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award for extra-curricular skills
In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised by a world-leading university, but you'll also have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this the Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.
Program delivery
Teaching Times
Teaching times will be across the morning and afternoon, at various times throughout the week.
Learning and Teaching
Learning opportunities associated with this course are outlined below:
At Queen’s, we deliver a high-quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practices in learning, teaching and student support to enable students to achieve their full academic potential.
In addition to laboratory teaching it is envisaged that participants will also acquire field experience in vector and parasite sampling and control methodologies.
Examples of the opportunities provided for learning on this course include; lectures, practical experiences, E-Learning technologies, self-directed study and added value qualifications to enhance employability.
Teaching times will be across morning and afternoon, at various times throughout the week.
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.