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Tropical Disease Biology

Program information

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Program overview

The MSc programme Tropical Disease Biology provides advanced and research-informed contemporary learning in parasitology microbiology host-pathogen interactions and the study of disease vectors and the pathogens they transmit in tropical and or resource-limited regions of the world Delivered by an internationally diverse team of research-active experts in their disciplines the broad scope of the programme ranges across the biology biochemistry immunology ecology and population biology of the organisms of importance to public health in predominantly tropical regions of limited resource and their associated epidemiology The programme will give students the opportunity to develop employer-relevant transferable skills producing independent and collaborative team workers critical thinkers adaptable problem-solvers and as confident communicators in a range of environments Experience in essential laboratory field and computing-based research techniques as well as significant theoretical and applied practical knowledge in all important and topical areas of the field is further provided within core taught elements Participants further demonstrate and apply their comprehensive understanding and critical awareness through completion of a research-based dissertation with opportunities either overseas or in Liverpool

Duration: 10

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