Veterinary Parasitology

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
VETS 3004
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Course ID
202694
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Campus
Roseworthy Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Veterinary and Animal Sciences
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will cover the scientific discipline of veterinary parasitology and the relationship between parasites and disease at the tissue and animal level in various animal hosts and body systems. The course will provide students with the theoretical and practical skills required in veterinary parasitology, including the diagnosis, control and treatment of common parasite diseases, including zoonoses.

Course learning outcomes

  • Knowledge of the terminology, basic principles and application of veterinary parasitology
  • Competency in the core components of diagnostic parasitology
  • Competency in practical laboratory skills
  • Knowledge and application of parasite control and treatment methodologies

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed ANIM3012 Parasitology III OR must not have completed VETSC3515RW Veterinary Parasitology at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)