Programme Specifications

Parasite Control


1 : Awarding Institution / Body
Aberystwyth University

2a : Teaching Institution / University
Aberystwyth University

2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)


Information provided by Department of Life Sciences:

N/A



3a : Programme accredited by
Aberystwyth University

3b : Programme approved by
Aberystwyth University

4 : Final Award
Master of Research

5 : Programme title
Parasite Control

6 : UCAS code
C111

7 : QAA Subject Benchmark


Information provided by Department of Life Sciences:

N/A



8 : Date of publication


Information provided by Department of Life Sciences:

August 2017



9 : Educational aims of the programme


Information provided by Department of Life Sciences:

Educational Aims of the Scheme Subject knowledge - To produce proficient graduates with a firm understanding of parasitology and how it relates to other areas of biological sciences. Subject specific skills - To produce graduates competent to apply their theoretical knowledge of parasitology and understanding of current control techniques through the design, implementation, analysis of experiments and the critical synthesis of information from a variety of sources. Generic and graduate skills - To produce graduates able to critically assess information, form reasoned opinions and generate testable hypotheses. For those graduates to be competent in collecting, analyzing, interpreting and communicating data accurately in a range of situations.

10 : Intended learning outcomes


Information provided by Department of Life Sciences:

Overall aim of the scheme

To produce graduates who are able to establish research careers in a range of fields relating to parasite control, who can operate efficiently and safely in the laboratory, are able to communicate and understand data and concepts, are able to utilise specific applied skills and are able to direct their own research and learning.


10.1 : Knowledge and understanding


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10.2 : Skills and other attributes


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10.3 : Transferable/Key skills


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11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards



MRES Parasite Control [C111]

Academic Year: 2023/2024 scheme - available from 2018/2019

Duration (studying Full-Time): 1 years

Part 1 Rules

Year 1 Core (60 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
BRM1620

Infection and Immunity

BRM6400

Research Methods in the Biosciences

Semester 2
BRM0920

Hot Topics in Parasite Control

BRM6420

Research Methods in the Biosciences

Part 2 Rules

Year 1 Core (120 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 3
BRM6060

MRes Dissertation (A)

BRM6160

MRes Dissertation (B)


12 : Support for students and their learning
Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor. Personal Tutors have an important role within the overall framework for supporting students and their personal development at the University. The role is crucial in helping students to identify where they might find support, how and where to seek advice and how to approach support to maximise their student experience. Further support for students and their learning is provided by Information Services and Student Support and Careers Services.

13 : Entry Requirements
Details of entry requirements for the scheme can be found at http://courses.aber.ac.uk

14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.

15 : Regulation of Assessment
Academic Regulations are published as Appendix 2 of the Academic Quality Handbook: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aqro/handbook/app-2/.

15.1 : External Examiners
External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by Faculties and Academic Board at university level.

16 : Indicators of quality and standards
The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered successfully.