|
Program Title |
Master of Parasitology |
Definition/ Overview
This program has been designed to prepare students to understand the
basic structure and function of different parasites. Advanced classes deal
specifically with selected aspects of helminthology, protozoology and
entomology. The program offers a professional training in environmental and
molecular parasitology.
Basic information
College
|
Veterinary Medicine |
Department |
Microbiology
|
Program Title |
Master of Parasitology |
Degree |
Master |
Duration |
2 years |
Credit hours |
30 credit hours |
Study plan |
Courses& Thesis |
Language
|
English |
Conditions of admission
Applicants should
1.
Comply to the unified regulations of
postgraduate studies in Saudi Universities.
2.
Have a bachelor's degree in veterinary
medicine, pharmacy, medicine, biological or biomedical sciences from KFU or any
other equivalent degree from other universities recognized by Ministry of
Education.
3.
Pass a personal interview
4.
Applicants who received their
bachelor's degree in undergraduate program with instruction language other than
English should score at least 5.0 in IELTS or any other equivalent English test
recognized by Ministry of Education.
Study Plan
Semester |
Courses titles
|
Credit hours |
1st
|
Biostatistics (R) |
3 |
Concepts and
methodology of research (R) |
1 |
Protozoology (R) |
2 |
Entomology
(R) |
2 |
Advanced
Parasitology (E) |
2 |
Total
|
10 |
2nd
|
Helminthology (R) |
3 |
Molecular
Parasitology (R) |
2 |
Environmental Parasitology (R) |
2 |
Clinical
Parasitology (E) |
2 |
Total
|
9 |
3rd
|
Immunology of
Parasitic Infections (R) |
2 |
Seminar (R) |
1 |
Advanced
Immunology (E) |
2 |
Total |
5 |
4th
|
Thesis (R) |
6 |
Total |
6 |
