Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya

The Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya is managed by 24 staff members including 13 academic lecturers. The core functions of the Department are: teaching, research and diagnostic service. The Department is responsible for the teaching of Medical Parasitology to the students of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor in Pharmacy, Bachelor of Nursing Sciences, Master of Pathology (MPath), Master of Public Health (MPH) and University elective course. The Department has to date produced hundreds of Master and PhD students, including international students.The Department also serves as a reference centre for parasitic diseases for government and private hospitals. Teaching and research are continuously being improved and upgraded in order to meet the needs and demands of the clients. Diagnostic tests in the Department are benchmarked against international standards.The Department regularly organizes workshops for scientists and the public to disseminate information and knowledge on parasites. Inter-university quiz on Parasitology has also been organised in order to stimulate students’ interest in the field of Parasitology. The Department held discussions with over 20 institutions of higher learning on the standardization of Parasitology curriculum.The Department’s effort is to promote Parasitology not just as a teaching subject but also to create awareness among the public at large on the ill effects of parasitic infections.

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