Vector Biology and Parasitology, MS

 

Overview

This MS degree program provides a broad didactic and introductory research experience in Vector Biology and Medical Parasitology through a combination of foundational course work and thesis. Specific goal for this MS degree program is to substantively address scientific and analytic approaches to discovery and translation of vector biology and medical parasitology knowledge in the context of military public health and preventive medicine framework, with the overall objective to provide training and experience necessary for operational careers and to provide research assistance in vector biology or medical parasitology within the DoD and Public Health Services. Within the MS program, an individualized course of study is designed for each graduate student to meet their specific needs through direction and consultation with their academic and research committee members. Students complete coursework that provides instruction in the foundational vector biology and medical parasitology knowledge at an appropriate level of complexity. This instruction may be delivered through online, in-person or blended methodologies that meet requirements in defined content areas. Through a combination of vector biology/medical parasitology coursework and independent research, students in the MS Vector Biology and Parasitology track programs will gain knowledge and understanding of arthropod vector and zoonotic reservoir biology, arthropod-borne and zoonotic diseases, disease transmission and epidemiology; medical and veterinary impact of arthropod vectors, zoonotic reservoirs, and the diseases they transmit on public and global health; all necessary to assist in arthropod-borne and zoonotic disease risk assessment efforts and the strategic planning, coordination and implementation of vector surveillance and control operations and disease prevention.

Degree Requirements

Complete the following:

PMO 540	Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Health	3
PMO 610	General Entomology	0.75
PMO 680	Introduction to Public Health	0.75
PMO 503	Biostatistics I	3
PMO 511	Introduction to Epidemiology	3
PMO 565	Vector Biology	1.5
PMO 567	Medical Entomology	3
PMO 577	Introduction to Biogeography in Public Health	2.5
PMO 564	Epidemiology and Control of Arboviruses	1.5
PMO 504	Biostatistics II	3
PMO 566	Vector Physiology	3
PMO 571	Biosystematics of Disease Vectors	1.5
PMO 569	Malaria Epidemiology and Control	2.25
PMO 561	Medical Parasitology	2.25
PMO 661	Current Topics in Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics	0.75
PMO 964	Research in Vector Biology and/or Parasitology	1-9
PMO 964	Research in Vector Biology and/or Parasitology	1-9
PMO 964	Research in Vector Biology and/or Parasitology	1-9
PMO 964	Research in Vector Biology and/or Parasitology	1-9
PMO 810	Integrated Pest & Vector Management	1.5
	Electives
Total Credit Hours:		72

Students must complete a minimum of 72 credit hours which includes required elective and research courses not shown above.