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E-learning in Medical Sciences (Online)

Code1166
SchoolSchool of Medicine
DepartmentDepartment of e-Learning
DegreePh.D.
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Program Description:

E-learning in medical sciences is an interdisciplinary field that combine various academic disciplines including educational sciences, medical sciences and e-learning. This program mainly focusses on educational planning for e-learning paying critical attention to medical and health related area including clinical and laboratory practice. In addition, capabilities such as leadership, theory development in e-learning systems and applied research are considered in this program.

Mode of Delivery

Asynchronous and synchronous classes and academic activities through related software (there is no need to travel to Iran).

Note: Online enrollment does not contradict with studying other disciplines, i.e.  the student can simultaneously study another major in Tehran University of Medical Sciences or other Universities.

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 Requirements: the applicant must have one of the following prerequisite degrees:

  • Doctorate in Medicine (MD), Dentistry (DDS), Pharmacy (Pharm.D) or the equivalent degrees
  • M.Sc. in e-learning in medical sciences, medical education, educational technology in medical sciences

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

 4 to 8 years, including minimum of 3 semesters for courses and then conducting PhD dissertation

Courses and number of credits:

Core Courses                                   17 credits

Non-core Courses (Electives)             5 credits

Dissertation:                                    20 credits

Total:                                              42 credits

Compensatory*:                                10 credits

* Students should study some or all of these courses according to their background degree(s).

Program Curriculum

For more information, please download the Program Curriculum of E-Learning in Medical Sciences .

Contact Information:

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Department of e-Learning in Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

Contact Person: Dr. Rita Mojtahedzadeh

Tel.:  (+98 21) 42036001

Email: e_learning@sina.tums.ac.ir   –   r_mojtahedzadeh@tums.ac.ir  

Address: No. 2, Dolatshahi Alley., Naderi St., Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran   

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

Tel.: (+98 21) 8890 2090-93, Ext.: 168

Email: admission@tums.ac.ir

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

 

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