School

Faculty of Medicine

Department

Medical Parasitology and Mycology

Name of Program

Medical Parasitology (MSc)

Description (500 characters)

Medical Parasitology is the branch of medical sciences about parasites that live temporarily or permanently, on or within the human body (host). It discusses the parasitic diseases transmitted from humans to humans, as well as from animals to humans (zoonotic diseases).

At the end of the theory and practical courses, students are expected to:

1.      Express the general concepts and common definitions in parasitology

2.      State the shape and scientific names of parasites microscopically and macroscopically with an emphasis on parasites common in Iran.

3.      Provide a summary of the cycle of life, infection source, and reservoirs and fully explain about common parasites of the country.

4.      Explain the method of transmission for parasitic diseases.

5.      Express the geographical distribution of common parasitic diseases in the country.

6.      Name the main clinical symptoms of the mentioned diseases.

7.      Name the treatment methods and selected medications for current diseases in the country.

8.      Explain about preventive methods for the mentioned diseases.

9.      Be able to search the internet and gather information from scientific books according to the time and location of referrals to eliminate the problems in detecting and treating parasitic diseases.

Keyword (3 Words)

Medical Parasitology, Parasites, Zoonotic Diseases

Complete Description

In this course, Medical Parasitology is discussed as follows:

·         Theory course: three credits, presented in the form of three sections;

1.      Protozoology, 11 sessions discussing general concepts and the study of protozoa including Sarcodina, ciliates, flagellates, and apicomplexan

2.      Helminthology, 9 sessions, discussing general concepts, trematodes, cestodes, and intestinal, blood, and tissue nematodes

3.      Arthropods, 5 sessions, including general concepts, insects (Anoplura, Hemiptera, Dictyoptera, Siphonaptera, Diptera), and arachnids (ticks and mites)

Practical course is as mentioned above for all parasites.

Program coordinator

Phone: +985138002404

Fax : +985138002401

Mobile :+989155315705

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Address: Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Azadi Square, Mashhad, Iran

Contact Person Name: Dr. Ali Naseri

Length of Training

6 semesters

Language Requirement

English

Admission Requirement

Having a valid Bachelor’s degree from universities approved by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education or the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology in the fields of Parasitology, Medical Entomology (Biology and Control of Disease Vectors), Medical Immunology, Microbiology, Biology (General, Cellular and Molecular, Zoology, and Microbiology), Public Health, and Medical or Veterinary Laboratory sciences.

Tuition Fee *

Fixed tuition: 500$

Theory unit: 50$

Practical unit: 100$

Thesis: 200$