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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.
Students in the Parasitology programme of the University of Glasgow undertake individual research projects in the area of expertise of their supervisor(s), although many projects on offer are interdisciplinary.
Your choice of projects is diverse, reflecting the range of expertise of potential supervisors. The University of Glasgow provides an excellent environment for parasitology research, housing the largest group of parasitologists in the UK, studying all aspects of parasitic disease from gene to population.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

molecular basis of sexual development in Plasmodium

metabolism of P. falciparum

genetics and biology of the interactions between P. falciparum and the mosquito vector

ecology and behaviour of malaria vectors

cellular remodelling of trypanosomes and Leishmania during their life cycles

cell division in trypanosomes

homologous recombination, DNA repair pathways and antigenic variation in T. brucei

african trypanosomes and their interactions with their hosts

neuropathology of African trypanosomiasis

invasion of the host cell by T. gondii

biogenesis of the mitochondrion and apicoplast in T. gondii

control of host cell division and parasite differentiation in Theileria

immune regulation in vivo in relation to parasitic infection

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

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On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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59

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6.5

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General requirements

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent

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33210 GBP / year

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5238 GBP / year

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Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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