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| Location: | Bristol / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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Location of University of Bristol
This programme is subject to approval
This programme will equip biological or veterinary sciences graduates with the practical skills and knowledge to develop careers as professional parasitologists, enhance their practical skills as a step to specialist status or prepare them for further postgraduate study leading to a career in research.
On completion, you will be able to demonstrate:
* knowledge and understanding of the biology and ecology of the main parasites of veterinary importance;
* laboratory skills in the collection, preparation and examination of a range of parasites of veterinary importance;
* knowledge of the key morphological and physiological features of parasites of veterinary importance and their identification;
* understanding of current approaches to parasite control;
* broad knowledge of current issues in veterinary parasitology and an ability to critically appraise published work;
* ability to design, undertake and interpret a research project and present it as a scientific research paper.
Contents
In weeks 1 to 25 you will take mandatory units in:
* Control of Parasites of Veterinary Importance
* Ectoparasites of Veterinary Importance
* Endoparasites of Veterinary Importance
* Numerical Skills for Veterinary Parasitology
In the second half of the year you will undertake:
* Research Proposal in Veterinary Parasitology
* Research project
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Entry requirements
A good Honours degree (or international equivalent) in biological science or veterinary science. Other qualifications with a strong biological content, or extensive practical/field experience, will also be considered for non-standard entry.
Language requirements
An IELTS score of 6.5. We also accept other language tests; please see our website for details.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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