2021-2022 Academic Catalog

Vector Biology and Parasitology, PhD

Overview

This PhD degree program provides a broad didactic and research experience in Vector Biology and Parasitology.  Specific goals for this PhD degree program are to develop independent scholarship, originality, and competence in research, teaching, and professional service.  This program is designed for outstanding students with a strong commitment to careers in Vector Biology and/or Parasitology.  Within the PhD program, an individualized course of study is designed for each graduate student to meet his or her specific needs. Students will be individually directed with courses selected in consultation with their committee members, but students in the PhD in Vector Biology and Parasitology are generally classified into one of two tracks: Vector Biology track or Medical Parasitology track.  Tracks informally indicate emphasis of study area, with the overall goal to provide training and experience necessaries for research careers in Medical Parasitology or Vector Biology within the DoD and Public Health Services.

Degree Requirements

Complete the following:

PMO 540Introduction To Environmental And Occupational Health

3

PMO 503Biostatistics I

3

PMO 567Medical Entomology

3

PMO 511Introduction To Epidemiology

3

PMO 1030An Introduction To Data Management

0.75

IDO 704Scientific Ethics and the Responsible Conduct of Research

2

PMO 504Biostatistics II

3

PMO 512Epidemiologic Methods

3

PMO 569Malaria Epidemiology And Control

2.25

PMO 561Medical Parasitology

2.25

PMO 560Principles And Practice Of Tropical Medicine

4.5

PMO 564AEpidemiology And Control Of Arboviruses

1.5

PMO 941Environmental/Occupational Health Directed Research

1-12

PMO 530Social And Behavioral Sciences Applied To Public Health

3

PMO 680Introduction To Public Health

0.75

Electives

Total Credit Hours:108

Students must complete a minimum of 108 credit hours which includes required elective and research courses not shown above.