Medical Virology

Code1887
SchoolSchool of Public Health
DepartmentDepartment of Medical Virology
DegreeM.Sc. (Master of Science)
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Program Description:

Due to the importance and role of viruses in human and animal diseases and the increasing development of diagnostic techniques and the emergence of emerging and re-emerging viral diseases as a threat to human health, it is necessary to periodically review the field of virology. Accordingly, the program review team will review its content and welcome the opinions of experts in future reviews.

Definition

Medical Virology is a branch of basic medical sciences in which students learn characteristics of viruses, laboratory diagnosis of viruses and viral diseases, methods to control and prevent them during the course to gain the ability to perform research and diagnostic activities and related services.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Admission Requirements

General Requirement: To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill a number of requirements, which can be found in the Graduate Admission Requirements.

Specific Requiremetns: Having a bachelor's degree in microbiology, medical parasitology, biochemistry, immunology, laboratory sciences, medical entomology, veterinary laboratory sciences, Microbiology, Biology (all majors) and General Doctor (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy), Professional Veterinary Doctor and Professional Doctor of Laboratory Sciences  , received in Iran or abroad

The eligible candidate should have successfully completed an approved related Degree program and should be proficient in English or Persian.

Admission Deadline

Tehran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.

However, the deadline for the September intake is June 31.

Education Fees and Yearly Expenses

For complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses, please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses section.

Duration: 2.5 years

 

Courses and number of credits:

Compulsory (core) credits:         18 credits

Optional (Non-core):                    6 credits

Thesis:                                           8 credits

Total:                                            32 credits

Program Curriculum

For more information, please download theProgram Curriculum of Medical Virology

Contact Information:

In case of any inquiries, you can contact the Office of International representative of the Department of Medical Virology Tehran University of Medical Sciences through the following:

Contact Person :  Parastoo Yazdani

Tel.:  (+98 21)  88953055

Email  : online_edu@tums.ac.ir

Address: No.25, Hojatdoost St.,Felestin St.,Keshavarz Blvd., Tehran 1416634793,Iran

To contact the Office of International Admissions, please use the following information:

Tel.: (+98 21) 8890 2090-93, Ext.: 166

Email: admission@tums.ac.ir

Address: No. 21, Dameshgh St., Vali-e Asr Ave., Tehran 1416753955, Iran

 

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