Biological sciences major - Bachelor of Parasitology

Parasites are widespread throughout the living world, and no organism is spared from viral, bacterial, or eukaryotic parasites (fungi, protozoa, and metazoans). They colonize all ecosystems—aquatic (marine or freshwater), terrestrial, and aerial—and contribute significantly to biodiversity. Parasitic protozoa and metazoans cause human, animal, and plant diseases, with a considerable socio-economic impact. They affect more than one billion people worldwide, causing millions of deaths annually, particularly in Africa (e.g., malaria), and lead to reduced productivity or even mortality in livestock, as well as decreased yields in major crops. Other parasitic groups (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) are also highly diverse, ubiquitous, and responsible for diseases in all living organisms.