Master of Science Program in Medical Parasitology – Parasitology MDCU

Master of Science Program in Medical Parasitology

Program Title:
Master of Science Program in Medical Parasitology
Degree Title:
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Field of Study as Stated in the Transcript:
Medical Parasitology

Course specifics

Course Philosophy

This program integrates academic knowledge in parasitology and medical sciences, aiming to produce scholars and researchers who possess both theoretical and practical expertise. Graduates are expected to contribute to the advancement of new knowledge or the creation of innovations in the field, while upholding integrity, ethical conduct, and professional ethics.

Course Objectives

– To produce graduates with knowledge specialization in the field of medical parasitology.

– To produce graduates who are skilled in creating new knowledge from quality research processes and apply contemporary technology properly.

– To produce graduates with skills that support professions, maturity, morality, self-responsibility and social responsibility. Able to work with other people, even from different cultures.

Management system and course requirement

About our Program

The Department of Parasitology offers semester system programs. Student are expected to graduate within 2 year for the M.Sc. program (with 4-year time limited)
Total of 36 credits: core 2 Program

Program 1 : Thesis  36 credits

Program 2 : Thesis  36 credits
Courses 18 credits(elective courses 7 credits), M.Sc.

Research fields

  1. Vector-Borne Diseases
  2. Immunodiagnosis of Gnathostomiasis
  3. Parasitic Opportunistic Infection (Cryptosporidiosis, Microsporidiosis, PCP)
  4. Molecular Virulence of Amoebiasis
  5. Genetic Diversity of Malarial Parasites
  6. Development of Diagnostic Tools for Parasitic Infections (Strongyloidiasis, STHs)
  7. Genetic Diversity and Nanodiagnosis of Filariasis
  8. Molecular Diagnosis and Drug Sensitivity of Leishmaniasis
  9. Efficacy of Anthelmintic Drugs Against Soil-Transmitted Helminths
  10. Drug resistance in STHs
  11. Liver fluke infection situation after promoting sustainable control program

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Academic Positions of Faculty Members

– Professors: 4
– Associate Professors: 3
– Assistant Professors: 2
– Lecturers: 1

Career Path

– Medical technician
– Scientist
– Professional Degree
– Research Degree
– Researcher
– Create innovations in parasitology

Admission Requirement for Applicants

01: Program A1

– B.Sc. in health science, Medical Science.
– Experience working for at least 2 years or have research on parasitology or related research.
– Publication in at least one national or international academic journal.

02: Program A2

– B.Sc. in Health science, Medical Science.
– GPA ≥ 2.5

03: CU-TEP Examination Score

– Score ≥ 40