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Overview
Overview - Laboratory Diagnosis of Parasites
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The course runs from 23 to 27 June 2025.

This intensive course aims to give participants comprehensive training in the morphological diagnosis of parasites.

The highly practical course is comprised of extensive practicals and associated lectures and seminars and is delivered by expert staff from the LSHTM Diagnostic Parasitology Laboratory and UKHSA Malaria Reference Laboratory.

Course content

  • Morphological identification of faecal protozoa and helminths using microscopy, including examination of direct, formol-ether concentrate and stained preparations
  • Morphological identification of malaria from thin and thick blood films
  • Morphological identification of Haemoflagellates, Leishmania and Microfilariae
  • Laboratory diagnosis of Acanthamoeba spp
  • Other methods of diagnosis including rapid and molecular tests

The emphasis of the course is on the identification of intestinal parasites. Morphological diagnosis of malaria and other blood parasites is aimed at individuals who may find themselves having to identify malaria infection where it is not part of their routine work. The Laboratory Diagnosis of Malaria short course (June 18th -20th) provides more comprehensive instruction on malaria diagnosis.

Participants will receive a comprehensive laboratory manual and will be given, where possible, reference material to take back to their own laboratories.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for Microbiologists, Infectious Diseases clinicians, Clinical Scientists (including STP trainees), Biomedical Scientists and others involved in the laboratory identification of parasites. 

Testimonials
Testimonials - Laboratory Diagnosis of Parasites
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Comments by course participants

"Absolutely outstanding! I learned so much and truly enjoyed getting to know lecturers and other students. I had an amazing time and will recommend this to my colleagues!"

"Great tutors and a well-structured course with a good amount of information. It definitely lived up to the excellent reviews I had heard!"

"I really enjoyed the course. The timetable was quite intensive, but I found it both interesting and informative. I hope it will help me gain more confidence moving forward."

"All the staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. It was fascinating to see parasites that we don’t usually get to observe!"

"Amazing course! I feel much more confident now."

Fees
Fees - Laboratory Diagnosis of Parasites
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£1,050

How to apply
How to apply - Laboratory Diagnosis of Parasites
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Applying for this course

Applications for 2025 are now open and can be made via our online application form.

Please read LSHTM's Admissions policies prior to submitting your application.

The application deadline is Sunday 1 June 2025, 23:59 UK time.  We strongly advise that you apply early as courses may close earlier than the stated deadline if they become full.

Short courses - visas, accommodation, disclaimer
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Visas

The student is responsible for obtaining any visa or other permissions to attend the course, and is encouraged to start the application process as early as possible as obtaining a visa for the UK can sometimes take a long time. The Short Courses team can provide supporting documentation if requested.

Accommodation

A list of hotels located in the vicinity of LSHTM, along with further resources for short-term accommodation, can be found on our accommodation pages

Important information

Please note:

  • Students will be required to bring their own laptops. The Stata package will be available for the duration of the course.
  • If you have been offered a place on the course you will not be able to register without bringing a formal ID (Passport) and without having obtained the correct visa if required.
  • It is essential that you read the current visa requirements for short course students.
  • LSHTM may cancel courses two weeks before the first day of the course if numbers prove insufficient. In those circumstances, course fees will be refunded.
  • LSHTM cannot accept responsibility for accommodation, travel and other losses incurred as a result of the course being cancelled.