The Cardiff Parasitology Group invites applicants to apply for a seven month research project in helminth parasitology as part of the Masters of Research in Biosciences. Scholarships awarded to exceptional UK/EU students to work in the field of helminthology, decided by the awarding committee according to merit. One scholarship offering a reduction of £2,500 off the tuition fees for MRes Biosciences. Applicants should submit a CV and covering letter via email by 29-May-2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded for research project in helminth parasitology as part of the Masters of Research in Bio sciences at Cardiff School of Bio sciences.
Course Level: Scholarship is offered for pursuing Master of Research (MRes) programme at Cardiff School of Bio sciences in UK.
Scholarship Provider: Cardiff School of Bio sciences
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
 -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)
-Scholarships awarded to exceptional UK/EU students to work in the field of helminthology, decided by the awarding committee according to merit.
-If English is not your first language we require one of the following English language qualifications:
-IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each element
-TOEFL Paper Based Test = 580
-TOEFL Computer Based Test = 250
-TOEFL Internet Based Test = 92
-GCSE/GCSE grade C or above
-If you have a different English qualification please contact us. If you do not have the required score you may wish to consider an English Language Course at Cardiff University.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Scholarship is open to UK, EU students.
Scholarship Description: 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. 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. Project Description: 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.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.
Number of award(s): The number of awards scholarship offers is one.
Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for 1 year.
What does it cover? There is one scholarship offering a reduction of £2,500 off the tuition fees for MRes Biosciences.
Selection criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: In the first instance applicants should submit a CV and Covering Letter to Rachel Patterson, PatersonRJ-at-cardiff.ac.uk.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 29-may-2015.
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