Overview

Medical Parasitology program of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences provides an opportunity for the graduates to learn more about life cycle of parasites, the diseases they produce and the epidemiology, transmission routs, pathogenesis, signs and symptoms and, diagnosis of such diseases, and the prevention and other control measures.

This will be achieved through a matrix of skills acquired from theoretical and practical courses with emphasis on laboratory activities. The history of parasitology goes back to about 1000 years ago when Avicenna described some protozoan disease with special symptoms.

Careers

The main mission of the Medical Parasitology program of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences is to train Medical Parasitologists who can work in such areas as diagnosing the agent of parasitic-infectious diseases, control strategies, research, and education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Parasitology & Entomology

Analysis & Design of Research Studies

Malaria: from Science to Policy and Practice

Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA Techniques

Advanced Diagnostic Parasitology

Vector Sampling, Identification & Incrimination

Immunology of Parasitic Infection

Molecular Research in Infectious Diseases

Vector Biology and Vector-Parasite Interactions

Anitmicrobial Chemotherapy

Cell Biology of Host-Pathogen Interactions

Integrated Vector Management

Pathogen Genomics

Neglected Tropical Diseases

Vaccine Immunology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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72

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IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shiraz, Iran

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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72

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must obtain a record of transcripts from the institution they have attended. There is no minimum required GPA to secure admission to a graduate program. However, competitive applicants have the GPA of 3.00 or above.

B.Sc. and secondary school or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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5000 USD / year

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Citizens or residents

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year

Living costs

Shiraz

Iran

7338875 - 11101515 IRR / month

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Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Shiraz

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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