Vector Biology and Parasitology, MSPH

Overview

The Master of Science Public Health in Vector Biology and Parasitology is a two-year program with core coursework and a practicum. Specific goal for this MSPH 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 to provide assistance to public health personnel in vector biology or medical parasitology within the DoD and Public Health Services. MSPH students also complete coursework and other experiences, outside of the major paper or project, that substantively address scientific and analytic approaches to discovery and translation of vector biology and/or medical parasitology knowledge in the context of military public health and preventive medicine framework. The program provides instruction in the foundational vector biology/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. Students in the MSPH Vector Biology and  Parasitology program will gain knowledge and understanding of the core foundations of Public Health in addition to a broad understanding of the biology of arthropod vectors, medically important parasites and zoonotic reservoirs, arthropod-borne and zoonotic diseases, disease transmission and epidemiology;  medical and veterinary impact of vectors and parasites, zoonotic reservoirs, and the diseases they transmit on public and global health; all necessary to assist public health personnel in conducting vector-borne and zoonotic disease risk assessments and strategic planning, coordination, and implementation of vector surveillance and control operations and disease prevention.

Degree Requirements

Complete the following:

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 671	Introduction to MPH Project and Practicum	0.75
PMO 504	Biostatistics II	3
PMO 564	Epidemiology and Control of Arboviruses	1.5
PMO 569	Malaria Epidemiology and Control	2.25
PMO 661	Current Topics in Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics	0.75
PMO 670	Public Health Practicum	2.25
PMO 810	Integrated Pest & Vector Management	1.5
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
Total Credit Hours:		72

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