Parasites are organisms that live on or in other organisms (animals or plants) from which they get their nutrients.
Parasites are the cause of many different types of illnesses, just like bacteria. Most countries spend a lot of money to combat the serious illnesses caused by parasites, such as malaria.
In the Parasitology programme, you will get the scientific qualifications to analyse these illnesses and be involved in the development of new methods to limit them.
You will study the various forms of parasites and their associated illnesses in subjects such as:
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Parasite Systematics, which focuses on the different groups of parasites and how they are labelled systematically
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Parasitic Zoonoses, where you learn about the different illnesses, which parasites can transfer to animals and humans
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Parasitological Methods, where you learn about the various methods to combat illnesses
Through elective courses, you can specialise within a specific branch in parasitology. It can be tropical parasites, parasites in food and parasites in livestock production.
Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.
If you choose to complete the master degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).