The Level 6 Diploma in Parasitology examines parasites, their hosts, and how they interact. Every species carries its own unique parasites, including humans. Understanding these relationships is key to improving global health and preventing disease. This UK Public College course takes a clear and structured look at modern parasitology. You’ll study parasite biology, diagnosis, and control. The course helps you build practical skills for disease prevention and better public health outcomes. By completing the Level 6 Diploma in Parasitology, you gain the knowledge to work in research, consultancy, or healthcare. Graduates often build careers in medical institutions, research centres, NGOs, consultancy firms, and universities. This accredited qualification is flexible, affordable, and built to advance your career in health sciences and parasitology.

This level 6 course in Parasitology will explain the structure and classification of parasites, the mechanisms of parasitic diseases, specific human and animal parasites and the diseases they cause. This  teaches participants the basic properties of pathogens, the pathogenesis of the diseases they cause, host defences, and epidemiology are highlighted. It also places more emphasis on host parasite interactions, identification of new drug targets, development and application of modern diagnostic procedures, planning, implementation, supervision and evaluation of parasitic disease control programmes at national and international level.

Course Fee: The Fee for this course is £187, this covers everything you need to complete this course . There are no other charges.

Certification
Students will be awarded the Level 6 Diploma in Parasitology. The Certificate is Internationally recognised and will open unlimited opportunities to the learners.

Accreditation
This Course is accredited by UK Education Bridge (UEB) . It is an independent awarding body based in the UK.

Course Credits: This Course Carries 120 Credits. It Will Be Mentioned On Your Transcripts.

Course Duration
4 -7 Months depending on how quickly the students can submit their assignments.

Course benefits

At the end of this course, you will be awarded a Level 6 Diploma in Parasitology, and will also be able to:

• Isolate and maintain cultures of parasites in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature and nutrition.
• Study growth, structure, development and general characteristics of parasites to understand their relationship to human, plant and animal life.
• Examine physiological, morphological and cultural characteristics using microscopes and other laboratory tools
• Maintain and calibrate microscopes and other laboratory equipment used in the study of parasites
• Develop working knowledge of specialized equipment such as electron microscopes, gas and liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers and others.

Who is this course for?

The Level 6 Diploma in Parasitology is open individuals who already have experience in the related field. This course is open to College-going individuals and Graduates interested in building a career in the field of Parasitology.

Course Assessment
This course does not involve any written exams. students need to answer assignment questions to complete the course, the answers will be in the form of essays. Once the answers are submitted, the tutor will check and assess the work. 

Course Mode
This is a self-study course, students have 100% freedom to complete the course, there is no time restriction on this course.

Learning Materials
Students will be provided all the learning text materials to assist them in completing the course.

4 – 7 Months, depending on your lifestyle, we have no problems with how fast or slow you want to complete the course. The course is valid for 12 months, so you can submit your assignments any time during the 12 months period.

Requirements

Learners should be 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
Good understanding of English language is required to attend this course.

This training leads you to build a career in Medical Parasitology, Veterinary Parasitology, Wildlife and Fisheries Parasitology, Ecological and Systematic Parasitology, Immunoparasitology, and so on. Also, skills in Parasitology are of great value for progression in higher studies.

This is a self-study course, students have 100% freedom to complete the course, there is no time restriction on this course.

There is a number of options you can pay your fees. We accept bank transfer, Paypal payment, Sterling Cheques, Sterling Bank drafts, Master Card and Debit Card payments.

Once a student is registered we will allocate a UK-Based tutor to guide the student throughout his/her studies. The tutor will be available via email and via Virtual Learning Environment. The tutor will guide and support the students till the given assignments are complete and submitted