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).

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 active and will offer students the opportunity to gain experience in internationally competitive laboratories.

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or above in a relevant area of science or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Applicants with qualifications below 2.2 Honours degree standard (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) will be considered on a case-by-case basis, if they can demonstrate appropriate experience, acceptable to the School.

Intercalating Medical or Veterinary Applicants:

External medical or veterinary students wishing to intercalate must have successfully completed the third year of their course and be ranked in the top half of their year cohort to have their application considered. Applicants must have passed all relevant assessments for the year in which they are applying.

Intercalating medical students from within Queen's University Belfast will also be considered if they have successfully completed the third year of their course at first attempt and achieved at least a lower second class honours standard.

Intercalating applicants from Queen's University Belfast should also ensure they have permission to intercalate from their Director for Medical Education.