Master of Science [M.Sc] [Medical Parasitology] From London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

students fromÊ will gain specialised skills to enable them to pursue a career in research, control or teaching related to medical parasitology.

Objectives

By the end of this programme students should be able to demonstrate:

• detailed knowledge and understanding of the biology, life cycles, pathogenesis, and diagnosis of parasitic infections in humans and their relevance for human health and control

• detailed knowledge and understanding of the biology and strategies for control of the vectors and intermediate hosts of human parasites

• carry out practical laboratory identification of parasite stages both free and in tissues and diagnose infections

• specialised skills in: advanced diagnostic, molecular, immunological, genetic, chemotherapeutic, ecological and/or control aspects of the subject

• the ability to design a laboratory or field-based research project, and apply relevant research skills

• prepare a written report including a critical literature review of relevant scientific publications, and show competence in communicating scientific findings

Careers

Graduates from this programme enter global health fields ranging from diagnostics through to applied basic research and operational control to higher degree studies and academic/teaching-related positions.

Below you will find just a few of the positions and organisations that our graduates from this course have entered after graduating:

Job Titles

• Applied Research Analyst

• Assistant Professor

• Clinical Pharmacist

• Clinical Researcher

• Data Manager

• Microbiology Laboratory Technician

• Research Scientist

• Research Technician

• Scientific Officer

• Veterinary Parasitologist Housing Officer

• Vector Biologist

OpenÊDay 2019

At LSHTM, we attract students who have a real passion for what they do, which makes for a stimulating environment in which to study.ÊOur open day covers master's degrees, distance learning programmes, short courses as well as introductory talks, tours of the building, and the chance to meet with programme directors and current students.

ComeÊand see what studying at LSHTM is really like. Feb 13th, 1-5pm 2019. Register now: https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/events/open-day