Doctorate of Philosophy

Mission Statement

The mission of the PhD in Parasitology is to provide an advanced – doctoral-level – academic degree in research, research methods and research training in Parasitology and Tropical Medicine.

Program Description

This program is designed for the individual whose career is oriented to the diagnostic or research laboratory, or to field studies in tropical disease.

Program Competencies

Upon completion of the PhD in Tropical Medicine, the graduate will be able to:

1. Plan and carry out research projects on various aspects of tropical diseases in the community.  BIOS 6030, BIOS 6040; BIOS 7080, EPID 6030, EPID 7120, TRMD 6050, TRMD 6060, TRMD 6070, TRMD 6080, TRMD 6090, TRMD 6780, TRMD 7800, TRMD 7820, TRMD 7990,  lab rotations, dissertation research.
2. Plan, implement, and monitor programs for the control of tropical diseases in endemic areas.  BIOS 6030, BIOS 6040; BIOS 7080, INHL 6240, EPID 6030, EPID 7120, TRMD 7990, dissertation research.
3. Analyze the results of their own research, as well as the research of others as reported in the literature.  BIOS 6030, BIOS 6040; BIOS 7080, EPID 6030, EPID 7120, dissertation research.
4. Communicate effectively in written and oral format the results and implications of research outcomes.  TRMD 7000, TRMD 7020, TRMD 7800, TRMD 7820, INHL 6370, SPHL 9900, journal club, departmental and other invited seminars dissertation manuscripts.
5. Direct an infectious disease diagnostic laboratory in a hospital, clinic or local, regional or national governmental health agency.  TRMD 6050, TRMD 6060, TRMD 6070, TRMD 6080, TRMD 6090, TRMD 6170, TRMD 6230, TRMD 6240, TRMD 6340, TRMD 6420, TRMD 6800, TRMD 7180, lab rotations.
6. Train laboratory personnel in the detection and identification of parasites in clinical specimens, the diagnosis of other tropical infectious diseases and the methodology employed.  TRMD 6050, TRMD 6060, TRMD 6070, TRMD 6080, TRMD 6090, TRMD 6230, TRMD 6240, TRMD 6340, TRMD 7990, lab rotations, dissertation research.
7. Train field workers in the techniques used for research projects and control programs. TRMD 6050, TRMD 6060, TRMD 6070, TRMD 6080, TRMD 6090, TRMD 6230, TRMD 6240, TRMD 6340, lab rotations.
8. Teach learned expertise, in both academic and professional meeting settings, to advanced students and peers.  TRMD 7000, TRMD 7020, TRMD 7800, TRMD 7820, journal club, departmental and other invited seminars.

Degree Requirements

Model Course Schedule