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PostgraduateMasters in Research (MRes)

Parasite Control

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the Masters Parasite Control at Aberystwyth University. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Parasite Control course at Aberystwyth University leads to an internationally recognised MRes qualification that will provide training in transferable skills essential for those wishing to pursue a PhD or commercial or industrial research opportunities. Specifically focusing on parasites and the diseases that they cause, you will gain expert knowledge in the detection, prevention and control of protozoan as well as metazoan animal and human pathogens. You will be trained in specialisms including biochemistry, molecular biology, whole organism/cell culture and manipulation, bioinformatic... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Parasite Molecular Biology and Genomics
Advanced Parasitology and Disease Mechanisms
Drug Discovery and Vaccine Development
Epidemiology and Vector Biology
Proteomics and Functional Analysis
Research Methods and Bioinformatics
MRes Research Project in Parasite Control
Professional Development and Research Skills
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Funding Funding opportunities may be available, please check the funding calculator for details. A list of available projects and supervisors will be advertised closer to the start of each academic year. pursue PhD studies work in industry, charities or funding bodies improve animal and human health influence governmental policies

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£26,000
3 years£16,000£21,000£25,500
5 years£21,500£27,000£31,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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