This course is designed to meet the requirements of students interested in careers in nursing.

"Microbiology and Parasitology" course is a one-semester course that emphasizes the interaction of microorganisms with humans and the diseases they cause. This will enable students to understand disease-causing representatives of different groups of microorganisms and how these are transmitted, diagnosed and controlled. They also learn how to avoid the spread of infectious microorganisms in the hospital environment and community, basic concepts of immunity, microbial genetics, standard precautions and waste disposal.