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parasitology

ESCO reuse: sector-specific

The microbiology field that study parasites, their formation, and their hosts.

parasitology — the microbiology field that study parasites, their formation, and their hosts. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › biology Also known as: the study of parasitic organisms, the study of parasites, parasite studies

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Frequently asked questions

What is parasitology?

The microbiology field that study parasites, their formation, and their hosts.

What category of skill is parasitology?

ESCO classifies parasitology under the knowledge category, specifically in the biology subcategory.

How transferable is parasitology between industries?

ESCO tags parasitology as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is parasitology the same as the study of parasitic organisms?

Yes — parasitology is also known as the study of parasitic organisms, the study of parasites, or parasite studies. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn parasitology?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands parasitology and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.