Vector Biology and Control of Diseases
| Code | 9012 |
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| School | School of Public Health |
| Department | Department of Vector Biology and Control of Diseases |
| Degree | Ph.D. |
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Program Description
A Ph.D. degree in Vector Biology and Control (VBC) is the highest level of education and is an old field dealing with vector-borne diseases, mostly in close contact with humans and transmitting infectious diseases which are dangerous to human health and life. Some species of insects/arthropods themselves are the cause of diseases in humans and do not transmit pathogens. In this course, vector control and prevention of the spread of these dangerous diseases will be discussed.
Objectives
The aims of the program are:
Training of applicants with scientific and practical competence in identifying and controlling vector-borne diseases
Participation in assessing the status of arthropod-borne diseases in the country and the world
Prevention, control and elimination of diseases transmitted by arthropods
Timely notification to health executive officials for relevant decisions
Reducing the burden of diseases and thus reducing the cost of medical services
Admission Requirements
General Requirement: To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill the requirements, found in the Graduate Admission Requirements.
Specific Requirements: Holding a master's degree (MSc) in one of the fields of Medical Entomology, Vector Biology and Control, Medical Parasitology, Laboratory Sciences, Medical Microbiology, Medicine, Pharmacy, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Zoology, Biology.
The eligible candidate should have completed an approved related degree program and should be proficient in English.
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
Please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses section for complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses.
Duration: 4 years
Courses and Number of Credits:
The number of study credits in this field is 42 credits as follows:
- Core courses: 14 credits
- Elective courses: 8 credits
- Prerequisite courses (For applicants with MSc degrees other than VBC: Maximum 14 credits)
- Thesis: 20 credits
- Total: 42 credits (maximum 56 credits for applicants with MSc degrees other than VBC)
For more information, please download the Program Curriculum of Vector Biology and Control of Diseases
Contact Information:
For further inquiries, you can contact the Department of Medical Entomology & Vector Control, Tehran University of Medical Sciences as follows:
Contact Person: Prof. Ahmad Ali Hanafi-Bojd
Tel.: (+98 21) 42933167
Email: aahanafibojd@tums.ac.ir; aahanafibojd@yahoo.com
Address: Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health (SPH), Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Pour Sina St., Tehran, 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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In case you are ready to apply, please refer to TUMS Online Application Form below.
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