Course title: Molecular Parasitology and Vector Biology
Institution: University of Salford
Faculty: College of Science and Technology
Department: School of Environment and Life Sciences
Level: Postgraduate
Study mode: Part time, Full time

Course content:
Research, teaching, and scientific laboratory management; studies in parasitology, diagnostic centres, and overseas field centres; explores in detail the biology of parasitic diseases, and how such diseases are spread by vectors; Training in modern research techniques provided.

University of Salford
The School of Environment & Life Sciences

The School of Environment & Life Sciences is housed in the majestic Peel Building at the heart of the campus, adjacent to the main Library, Students’ Union and Sports Centre (complete with climbing wall and swimming pool).

We have more than 40 academic staff, many of whom are nationally - and internationally - known for their research expertise, which helps keep our course content up to date.

Lecture theatres and teaching rooms have been upgraded, including fully networked computer suites and widespread wi-fi, and we also have recently-refurbished laboratories and well-equipped field sites.

We offer taught courses (a number are accredited by professional bodies) and research opportunities in the areas of:

• Bioscience
• Environmental Health
• Environmental Studies
• Geographical Information Systems & Remote Sensing
• Health & Safety
• Housing & Regeneration
• Wildlife 

Types of courses: Full-time, part-time, distance learning

We have a strong postgraduate taught offering in all areas. 

• Bioscience
  MSc Analytical Bioscience & Drug Design
  MSc Biotechnology
  MSc Molecular Parasitology & Vector Biology
• Geography
  MSc Applied GIS & Remote Sensing
  MSc Geographical Information Systems
• Environmental Studies
  MSc Environmental Protection
• Environmental Health
  MSc Environmental & Public Health
  MSc Occupational Safety & Health
  MSc Safety, Health & Environment
• Housing & Regeneration
  MSc Housing Practice
• Wildlife
  MA Wildlife Documentary Production
  MSc Wildlife Ecology 

Research
The School is home to internationally known groups that span the various research disciplines our staff are engaged in. 

There are brand new postgraduate work and social areas, and also recently refurbished research laboratories, which contain state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation purchased with over £2 million pounds of government Science Research Infrastructure Funds (SRIF). 

Staff in the School are involved with the work of the following Research Institutes:

• Built and Human Environment Research Institute (6* rated)
• Biomedical Sciences Research Institute
• Institute for Social, Cultural and Policy Research

The active promotion of research within the school is reflected in excellence in teaching, and successful links with business in the form of academic enterprise activity.

Further information
School of Environment & Life Sciences
Peel Building
Salford Crescent
Manchester M5 4WT 

T: +44 (0)161 295 4545
E: international-enquiries@salford.ac.uk
W: www.els.salford.ac.uk 

If you wish to put forward a research project for the School, please contact Ashley Hopps at a.hopps@salford.ac.uk