title: Teaching of parasitology to students of veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences.
abstract: The teaching of an applied parasitology course suitable for both veterinary and biomedical students is described. A common lecture course is given complemented by separate and specific practical, research and problem-based learning components designed for veterinary and biomedical students. For veterinary and biomedical students, teaching of parasitology during the full course comprises a total of 46 lectures; 13 practical classes for veterinary students and five for biomedical students who also undertake an independent research project.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001315:Australia; D001690:Biological Science Disciplines / Q000193:education*; D004520:Education, Veterinary; D006801:Humans; D010274:Parasitology / Q000193:education*; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D012582:Schools, Veterinary; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*