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Parasitology – (M.Sc.)
University of Copenhagen
Faculty of Life Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | EU/EEA: April 1; Non-EU/EEA: January 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free ≈ € 14,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Copenhagen / Denmark / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The MSc programme in parasitology focuses on the study of parasites living on animals and humans and the problems they create, especially in many developing countries. The Faculty of Life Sciences has extensive expertise in the research of parasites and is the only university faculty in Scandinavia to offer an MSc degree in parasitology.
When you study parasitology, you study
- the biology, occurrence and detection of various parasites.
- illnesses caused by parasites, for example malaria and schistosomiasis.
- parasites in connection with the organic livestock production.
- the social significance for the health of animals and humans.
- the dynamics and interaction found in parasite populations.
Graduates are employed within research and education at universities and government research institutions or as consultants within the food sector and the environmental field. Job opportunities also exist within biotechnological research in Denmark and abroad, for example within the pharmaceutical industry.
International job possibilities include working as a consultant with DANIDA, WHO and the UN´s food and agriculture organisation, the FAO.
Contents
The MSc programme is a 2-year programme equivalent to 120 ECTS credits. The programme is taught in English.
The four compulsory courses in Basic Parasitology, Human Parasitology, Parasite Zoonoses and Animal Parasitology are designed to give you a basic knowledge about parasitology.
Elective courses
You are free to choose the optional courses among the faculty´s courses as well as those at other universities in Denmark and abroad. The optional courses help you to create your academic profile and specialisation.
Thesis
The MSc is often based on experimental work and gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a specific subject. For example, you can specialise within tropical parasites, medical parasitology, parasites in foods, parasites in livestock production, parasite zoonoses, and the population biology of parasites.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
The BSc Programme in Nature Resources ( Natural Resources ) with the core module of Animal Science ( Animal Science ) qualifies graduates directly for admission to the MSc Programme in Parasitology .
Students holding on of the following BSc degrees are admitted provided that their examinatin includes specified courses within :
- BSc in Biology - Biotechnology ( Biology - Biotechnology )
- BSc in Nature Resources ( Natural Resources) (all core modules )
- BSc in Veterinary Medicine ( Veterinary Medicine )
- BSc in Natural Sciences ( Faculty )
- zoology
- physiology and anatomy
- biochemistry and statistics
Bachelors from other Faculties in the University of Copenhagen or from other national and international universities must have equivalent qualifications and their admission will be assessed on an individual basis.
Applicants with English as a second language must pass one of the following English tests:
1) IELTS Test
International English Language Testing System, with a minimum score of 6.0.
2) TOEFL® Test
Test of English as a Foreign LanguageTM, passed with a minimum score of 83 in the internetbased test (IBT) or minimum 560 in the paper based test. The computer based TOEFL test is not accepted at LIFE
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 560 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 83 |
Accreditation
The programmes of University of Copenhagen are being accredited by national accreditation agency ACE Denmark.
THE-QS ranking: University of Copenhagen is the highest ranked Nordic university on the list of the world´s best universities according to the 2009 edition of Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings. This year, University of Copenhagen is ranked number 51 worldwide and number 15 in Europe.
Funding details
EU/EEA-citizens do not pay tuition fees in Denmark. However, all students applying for an MSc programme with citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay an annual tuition fee of Euro 14,000. All non-EU/EUA applicants applying for admission to an MSc degree programme are automatically considered for a limited number of scholarships and tuition fee waivers. Priority is given to students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance.
Non-EU/EEA students can also find funding opportunities in Denmark through the PLOTEUS portal: http://ec.europa.eu/ploteus/resultdisplay.jsp?docType=14&type=EG&language=en&mode=&ors=375&lc=196&r=389
Non-EU/EEA students from Danida (Danish International Development Assistance) programme countries can apply for a fellowship through Danida's fellowship programme. Applications must be submitted to Danida through the Danish embassy in your home country. For more information, please see www.dfcentre.comContact
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