Parasitology (Thesis) (M.Sc.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Parasitology (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences)
Degree: Master of Science
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The M.Sc. in Parasitology focuses on the phenomenon of parasitism in humans, livestock, and other animals, and the control of parasitic diseases, including the interface of parasitism/immunity/nutrition in the context of the host-parasite. The research thesis is under the direction of a supervisor.
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Thesis Courses (35 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PARA 687 | Thesis Research 1. | 11 |
Thesis Research 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor. | ||
| PARA 688 | Thesis Research 2. | 11 |
Thesis Research 2. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor. | ||
| PARA 689 | Thesis Research 3. | 13 |
Thesis Research 3. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor. | ||
Required Courses (10 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PARA 606 | Parasitology Seminar. | 2 |
Parasitology Seminar. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 A seminar series in which students present seminars covering topics in parasitology, in areas relevant to their research interests. Students register for the course in their second term of residency. Attendance and participation are compulsory for M.Sc. students. | ||
| PARA 607 | Parasitology Research Seminar. | 2 |
Parasitology Research Seminar. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 This is a required course for M.Sc. students. A seminar course in which students registered at the Institute of Parasitology present seminars on the results of their thesis research. Students register for the course in the final term prior to thesis submission. | ||
| PARA 635 | Cell Biology and Infection. | 3 |
Cell Biology and Infection. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Research articles will be the primary source of information. This course will cover new principles in cell biology. In particular, the mechanisms by which gene expression is regulated through signal transduction pathways initiated at the cell surface will be presented. | ||
| PARA 655 | Host-Parasite Interactions. | 3 |
Host-Parasite Interactions. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Lectures, tutorials and laboratory demonstrations of the principal factors which affect levels of parasite infection and treatment of infections in humans and animals. The integration and management of the host-parasite relationship in terms of transmission, population dynamics, environmental management, behaviour, immune responses, pathology, and pharmacology to decrease parasitic disease. | ||
Other course work in related subjects may be required, depending upon the candidate's background and research orientation.