What can you do with a PHD in parasitology?

Career Opportunities

• Medical Parasitology.
• Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Veterinary Parasitology.
• Wildlife and Fisheries Parasitology.
• Ecological and Systematic Parasitology.
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Parasites.
• Immunoparasitology.
• Parasitology Educators.

Where can I study parasitology?

Schools with Parasitology Graduate Programs

College/University	Location	Degrees Offered
University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Doctorate
Johns Hopkins University	Baltimore, Maryland	Doctorate
New York University	New York, New York	Master’s, doctorate
Tulane University	New Orleans, Louisiana	Master’s, doctorate

What education do you need to be a parasitologist?

Educational Requirements for a Parasitologist The minimum educational level required for a research parasitologist is a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and/or chemistry and consider continued Master’s level or Ph. D. work.

Can you major in parasitology?

Although there are multiple options, students at the undergraduate level most commonly pursue coursework in parasitology through a major in microbiology. This degree also prepares students for master’s or doctorate-level programs devoted solely to parasite-host interaction.

Where can a parasitologist work in Nigeria?

There are other fields as well – veterinary parasitology, tropical parasitology, etc….The top pharma companies in Nigeria are;

• Neros Pharmaceutical.
• New Height Pharamceuticals.
• Zolon Healthcare.
• Olex Pharmaceuticals.
• Chemiron International.
• Mopson Pharmaceuticals.
• May & Baker Nig Limited.
• GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria.

What is the work of a parasitology?

Parasitologists study the life cycle of parasites, the parasite-host relationship, and how parasites adapt to different environments. They may investigate the outbreak and control of parasitic diseases such as malaria.

Where can a Parasitologist work in Nigeria?

Why we are studying parasitology?

Why is it important? It’s estimated that at least half of all known species are parasitic, so understanding the life cycle and interaction of these organisms with their hosts is often key to understanding the dynamics of ecosystems generally. There are even parasites of these ant parasites, known as hyperparasites.

How much do Parasitologist make?

Salary Recap The average pay for a Parasitologist is $110,889 a year and $53 an hour in the United States. The average salary range for a Parasitologist is between $77,726 and $137,741. On average, a Master’s Degree is the highest level of education for a Parasitologist.