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DEPARTMENT OF PARASITOLOGY
INTRODUCTION:
Department of Parasitology was established in 1923 with the aim to disseminate and generate scientific
knowledge relating to Parasitology. Parasites are common in humans and animals. The department is
striving to generate awareness about the risks and losses associated with them. Department is playing a
key role in this regard through education and research. Master (M.Sc.) degree program was started in
1978 and so far 200 students have secured their M.Sc. (Hons.) / M. Phil degrees. Whereas Ph.D. degree
program was initiated in 1998 and 20 Students have completed their Ph.D. Graduates of this
department are serving in various national & international organizations. Presently 50 students are
pursuing their M. Phil and Ph.D. degrees in the department. Numbers of students are being sponsored
by various provincial governments. There are three HEC approved supervisors in the department and 01
HEC scholar is pursuing his Ph. D degree.