Can a virtual microbiology simulation be as effective as the traditional Wetlab for pharmacy student education?

BMC Medical Education

Table 1 Overview of participant demographics

Variable	Values	Number	Percent
Gender	Male	41	33
Gender	Female	83	67
Age	< 25 years	103	83
Age	≥25 years	21	17
GPA	< 4.0	8	6
	4.0–6.0	97	79
	> 6.0	19	15
Previous microbiology course experience	Yes	114	92
Previous microbiology course experience	No	10	8
Hours spent in a laboratory	< 5 h	27	22
	5–10 h	48	39
	11–20 h	35	28
	> 20 h	14	11

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