School of Biosciences Morgan E. Williams MRes Scholarship in Helminthology (2017)
The Cardiff Parasitology Group invites you to apply for a seven month research project in helminth parasitology as part of the Masters of Research in Biosciences.
A wide range of research projects are available in both applied and fundamental research using a diversity of host-parasite systems, including invertebrates, fish and mammals. Please find a list of potential projects below:
- Can microparasites alter the spread and severity of epidemic infection?
The group offers a friendly, exciting and supportive research environment to develop your research skills.
The Master of Research (MRes) in Biosciences is a one-year programme designed to provide a valuable postgraduate qualification that enables individuals who wish to improve their research skills to undertake a research project in the laboratory of an internationally renowned scientist. The programme would be ideal for someone thinking of undertaking a PhD but wishing to learn more about research. It also offers the award of a postgraduate certificate thus maximising accessibility to individuals working in industry or higher education, both at home or abroad.
| Tuition fee support | Other |
|---|---|
| The scholarship offers a reduction of £2,500 off the tuition fees. | |
| Maintenance stipend | No stipend included. |
Residency
Open to all UK/EU students without further restrictions
Academic criteria
The equivalent of a undergraduate degree at level 2:2 (or higher) in a relevant biological, biomedical or bio-molecular science subject.
Applications will also be considered from candidates who have a minimum of 5 years relevant commercial experience who only wish to undertake Stage 1 of the Programme (Postgraduate Certificate).
Applicants whose first language is not English must either have obtained an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each element, or have a recognised English qualification.
To APPLY click "Further official information" below.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding-and-fees/view/school-of-biosciences-morgan-e.-williams-mres-scholarship-in-helminthology-2017