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91352 Parasitology

6cp; 6hpw
Requisite(s): 91314 General Microbiology

This subject covers the following topics: parasitism; biology of parasitic worms including nematodes, trematodes and cestodes; biology of parasitic protozoa including the sporozoans, flagellates, amoeba and ciliates; arthropods as vectors of disease; clinical parasitology; molecular biology of parasites; immunity and vaccine development; and antiparasitic therapy.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus


Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2010 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $531
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2010 should consult the student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.

2010 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2688

Note: Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the annual fees schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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