Graduates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of (i) ecological factors associated with parasitic diseases of man, domestic and wild animals, (ii) methods for diagnosis and control of parasitic diseases of man, domestic and wild animals and (iii) research methods in parasitology.
ABOUT PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Summary of courses in MSc Parasitology programme and the distribution of hours.
YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1
|
CORE COURSES |
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|
ANTE |
COURSE TITLE |
L* |
T* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
|
|
VM 621 |
Research methods |
40 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
|
|
VM 622 |
Statistics and Data Management |
35 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
20 |
10 |
|
|
EPI 623 |
Practical research design, management and presentation |
40 |
20 |
10 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
|
|
MTP 606 |
Experimental Parasitology |
30 |
20 |
40 |
10 |
20 |
12 |
|
|
MBB 603 |
Immunobiology |
30 |
10 |
10 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
|
|
|
TOTAL |
175 |
70 |
95 |
55 |
85 |
48 |
|
ELECTIVE COURSES |
|
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|
ANTE |
COURSE TITLE |
L* |
T* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
|
|
MTP 601 |
Helminthology |
30 |
10 |
60 |
10 |
10 |
12 |
|
|
MTP 610 |
Freshwater Malacology |
30 |
20 |
40 |
10 |
20 |
12 |
|
|
MBB 604 |
Techniques in Molecular and Cellular Biology |
40 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
|
|
|
TOTAL |
100 |
40 |
120 |
30 |
50 |
34 |
|
L*= Lecture, T* =Tutorial, P*= Practical, AS* =assignment, IS*= independent studies
SEMESTER 1
|
CORE COURSES |
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|
ANTE |
COURSE TITLE |
L* |
T* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
|
VM700 |
Proposal Development |
|
60 |
|
|
90 |
15 |
|
|
TOTAL |
|
60 |
|
|
90 |
15 |
L*= Lecture, T* =Tutorial, P*= Practical, AS* =assignment, IS*= independent studies,
SEMESTER 2
|
ANTE |
CORE COURSE TITLE |
L* |
T* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
|
|
MTP 604 |
Applied Parasitology |
30 |
20 |
40 |
20 |
10 |
12 |
|
|
MTP 605 |
Parasite ecology and epidemiology |
30 |
20 |
40 |
20 |
10 |
12 |
|
|
MTP 609 |
Emerging, re-emerging and neglected parasitic diseases |
30 |
40 |
20 |
20 |
10 |
12 |
|
|
IPM 600 |
Research Innovations Management and Commercialization |
40 |
0 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
10 |
|
|
|
TOTAL |
130 |
80 |
120 |
80 |
50 |
46 |
|
|
ELECTIVE COURSES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
ANTE |
COURSE TITLE |
L* |
T* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
|
|
MTP 602 |
Protozoology |
30 |
10 |
50 |
20 |
10 |
12 |
|
|
MTP 603 |
Entomology |
30 |
10 |
50 |
20 |
10 |
12 |
|
|
MTP 607 |
Parasitic zoonoses |
30 |
20 |
40 |
20 |
10 |
12 |
|
|
MBB 614 |
Immunology of infectious diseases |
40 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
|
|
|
TOTAL |
130 |
50 |
160 |
70 |
50 |
46 |
|
L*= Lecture, T* =Tutorial, P*= Practical, AS* =Assignment, IS*= independent studies
YEAR 2
|
CORE COURSES |
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|
ANTE |
COURSE TITLE |
L* |
T* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits* |
|
VM700 |
Master Dissertation |
|
|
300 |
|
150 |
45 |
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
300 |
|
150 |
45 |
L*= Lecture, T* =Tutorial, P*= Practical, AS* =assignment, IS*= Independent study
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES AND ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The minimum time for full time student to complete MSc Parasitology shall be four semesters. Assessment criteria for various components of examinations shall be as stipulated in the Sokoine University of Agriculture regulations and guidelines. A candidate who decides to end studies for some reasons but after accumulating a minimum of 120 credits shall be awarded Postgraduate Diploma in Parasitology (level 9).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
Sokoine University of Agriculture admission criteria for higher degrees shall apply. A candidate shall be eligible for admission to the Masters degree in Parasitology if he/she has:
- University Degree in Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Science/Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences from SUA or from a recognized institution with at least a credit in Parasitology;
- Degree in Medicine, Dental or Nursing studies from a recognized institution with at least a credit in Parasitology;
- Candidates with BSc Wildlife Management or BSc Animal science or BSc Range Management from SUA or from recognized university with Distinction or Credit in Parasitology;
- Candidates with BSc Zoology/ Biology degree with at least a credit in Parasitology and previous substantial work experience in veterinary/medical Parasitology.
See also: General Minimum Admission Qualifications for Postgraduate Studies
FEES
HOW TO APPLY
CONTACT
For further information, please contact
The Director,
Directorate of Postgraduate studies, Research, Technology Transfer and Consultancy
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3151, Chuo Kikuu,
Morogoro, Tanzania.
Telephone:+255 023-2640013,
Fax: +255 023 2640013
E-mail: postgraduate.students@suanet.ac.tz
Website: http://www.dprtc.sua.ac.tz/
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