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Parasitology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 69 Parasitology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
A PhD in Parasitology offers an exciting opportunity to delve into the intricate world of parasites and their interactions with their hosts. If you have a passion for understanding the complexities of parasitic organisms and their impact on human and animal health, then pursuing a PhD in Parasitology could be the perfect path for you.
What's it like to study a PhD in Parasitology?
Studying a PhD in Parasitology allows you to explore the fascinating world of parasites and their biology in great detail. You will have the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research, investigating various aspects of parasitic organisms, such as their life cycles, host-parasite interactions, and the mechanisms of disease transmission.
As a PhD student in Parasitology, you will work closely with experienced researchers and experts in the field. You will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment, enabling you to conduct experiments and analyses to further our understanding of parasites and develop potential strategies for their control and prevention.
Entry requirements for a PhD in Parasitology
To pursue a PhD in Parasitology, you will typically need a strong academic background in Biological Sciences or a related field. Most universities require a minimum of a 2.1 Honours degree, although some may consider applicants with a 2.2 and relevant research experience. Additionally, having a Masters degree in a related subject can enhance your chances of being accepted into a PhD program.
PhD in Parasitology funding options
Funding for PhDs in Parasitology may be available from various sources, including governments, universities and charities, business or industry. See our full guides to PhD funding for more information.
PhD in Parasitology careers
A PhD in Parasitology opens up a wide range of career opportunities. Graduates can pursue careers in academia, working as researchers and lecturers in universities and research institutions. They can also find employment in the pharmaceutical industry, where they can contribute to the development of new drugs and treatments for parasitic diseases.
Furthermore, graduates can work in public health organizations, government agencies, or non-profit organizations, focusing on the control and prevention of parasitic diseases. With the increasing global concern about emerging infectious diseases, there is a growing demand for experts in parasitology who can contribute to public health initiatives and policy-making.
Overall, a PhD in Parasitology equips you with the knowledge and skills to make a significant impact in the field of biological sciences and contribute to the understanding and control of parasitic diseases. It is a rewarding and fulfilling journey that allows you to contribute to the betterment of human and animal health.
EASTBIO: Chemical biology approaches to facilitate drug target identification in Cryptosporidium
Cryptosporidiosis is a zoonotic disease that affects both human and cattle. Cryptosporidium parasites infect the epithelium of the gastro intestinal tract and cause severe diarrheao. Read more
EASTBIO: Imaging of parasite immunomodulators to reveal functional localisation and potential for use as vaccines.
Parasitic helminths (worms) are effective manipulators of the host immune response, through the release of immunomodulatory proteins. Read more
Dissecting the deciders of division in malaria parasites
TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE. Malaria parasites proliferate within red blood cells through a remarkable and unique process of cell division known as schizogony. Read more
EastBio - Invasive mammals, island biogeography, and the ecological epidemiology of a One Health pathogen
Funding. This 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by EastBio BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership. This opportunity is open to UK and International students and provides funding to cover tuition fees at the UK rate, plus a stipend to support living costs. Read more
EastBio - Landscape genetics and vector incrimination of the snail intermediate hosts that transmit endemic and invasive Fasciola liver fluke in South African rural environments
Funding. This 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by EastBio BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership. This opportunity is open to UK and International students and provides funding to cover tuition fees at the UK rate, plus a stipend to support living costs. Read more
EastBio - Using Bark Compounds to Mitigate Anthelmintic Resistance in Ruminants
Funding. This 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by EastBio BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership. This opportunity is open to UK and International students and provides funding to cover tuition fees at the UK rate, plus a stipend to support living costs. Read more
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MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: The Biting-Edge of AI – Predicting Mosquito Vector Competence for Viruses
Mosquito-borne viruses (arboviruses) pose major global threats to animal and human health, and food security. They are disproportionately prominent in global emerging infectious diseases, currently threaten the UK (e.g., West Nile and Usutu viruses), and will likely continue to increase in their global importance. Read more
Paediatric schistosomiasis: investigating the impact and mechanism of a novel strategy to optimise the benefits of paediatric praziquantel treatment.
Research Group:
Institute of Immunology & Infection Research
On the African continent, schistosomiasis is the second most important parasitic disease of public health concern affecting ~120 million people, predominantly children. Read more
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EastBio: Dynamics of mitochondrial genome complexity in trypanosomes
Research Group:
Institute of Immunology & Infection Research
Human and livestock diseases caused by trypanosomatid parasites threaten health and livelihood of millions of people in Africa, South America and Asia. Read more
How do ubiquitin writers control malaria transmission?
Research Group:
Institute of Immunology & Infection Research
Protein ubiquitination is a key regulatory process that controls many aspects of eukaryotic life. Both free living and pathogenic organisms employ ubiquitination mediated protein networks to adapt to their environment. Read more
EastBio - Impact of the soil ecosystem on gastrointestinal nematodes of grazing sheep
Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) parasites of sheep have a profound impact on animal health and welfare and the sustainability of the industry. Read more
EastBio - Meloidogyne naasi, a “naasty” problem for Scotland’s cereal sector
Root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne sp.) are globally the most damaging plant-parasitic nematodes causing devastating loss of yield by parasitising the roots of their host plant. Read more
EastBio - Furthering sustainable control of gastrointestinal nematodes and anthelmintic resistance in sheep flocks through mathematical modelling
Gastro-intestinal nematode (GIN) infections have serious negative consequences on the health and welfare of livestock worldwide and threaten the economic viability of livestock production. Read more
Understanding heterogeneity of eukaryotic chaperonin complex
Research Group:
Institute of Immunology & Infection Research
Protein folding is an important cellular process, and malfunction of protein folding often leads to range of developmental phenotypes, and even diseases. Read more
Hidden Risks: Identifying and Understanding High-Risk Human Behaviours for Zoonotic Disease Transmission
. Overview. Annually, in the UK, approximately 40 known zoonotic diseases infect 300,000 people. At a broad scale we collect data on exposure risks to these zoonoses using ‘extended surveillance data’, collated by public health bodies. Read more