MSc Medical Parasitology & Entomology at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Programme overview

The MSc Medical Parasitology & Entomology covers the biology, pathogenesis, immunology, epidemiology, diagnosis and control of human parasitic infections and their vectors, with extensive microscopy, molecular and field skills training. The programme is not running in 2027/28 and is being replaced by the MSc Infection Biology for Global Health.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time (in-person, London) | Intake: September 2026 (last intake; not running in 2027/28) | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Term 1 compulsory modules are Analysis & Design of Research Studies and Parasitology & Entomology. Terms 2 and 3 options include Vector Sampling, Identification & Incrimination, Advanced Diagnostic Parasitology, Malaria: From Science to Policy and Practice, Immunology of Parasitic Infection, Vector Biology and Vector-Parasite Interactions, Integrated Vector Management and Neglected Tropical Diseases, plus a compulsory one-week residential field course and a summer research project.

Career pathways

Graduates enter diagnostics, applied research, operational parasite and vector control, PhD study and academic posts, with roles such as Research Scientist, Vector Biologist and Clinical Researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Second Class Honours (2:2) degree in biological or biomedical sciences or zoology (other life sciences such as medicine, ecology, public health or pharmacy considered with relevant evidence), a GMC-recognised medical degree, an equivalent qualification, or relevant professional experience judged equivalent; an interest in parasites of public health importance is preferred. English language: LSHTM Band B.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,650 a year (2026/27). Home, full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 33,480 a year (2026/27). EU/Overseas, full-time; field trip fee of £900 additional; overseas projects may need up to £1,500 additional funding Source

Intake: September 2026 (last intake; not running in 2027/28)

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/how-apply

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