Overview

Vector Biology and Control of Diseases from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), considering the epidemiological change of vector-borne diseases and the existence of emerging and re-emerging diseases as well as the exposure to serious risks of these diseases, knowledge of vector-borne diseases, their prevention, and control are of particular importance in public health. In this direction, the Master’s course in Vector Biology and Control (VBC) was established/introduced to help train skilled personnel in the field of vector biology and the control of these diseases to serve in educational, research, and executive positions to improve the general level of public health.

Key facts

Identification and diagnosis of ectoparasites, and disease vectors
Determining the biology, habits, and ecology of disease vectors
Prevention, control, and elimination of vector-borne diseases
Prevention of the spread of vector-borne diseases

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics and Analysis of Health Data
Research Methodology in Public Health
Arbovirology
Epidemiology of Vector-Borne Diseases
Advanced Leishmaniasis
Advanced Malariology
Insect Ecology
Molecular Entomology
Principles of Biological Control
Biochemistry of Pesticides

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00 , International

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Iranian applicants need to take the Nationwide Entrance Exam, also known as Konkoor, in order to enter TUMS.

Language

English

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Isfahan, Iran

Disciplines

Biology Public Health View 7 other Masters in Biology in Iran

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Holding a bachelor’s degree (BSc) in one of the fields of Medical Entomology (ME), Vector Biology and Control (VBC), Public Health, Medical Parasitology, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Microbiology, Medicine, Pharmacy, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory Sciences, Zoology, Biology, Plant Pathology, Applied Biology, Biological Sciences.
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A high-quality analysis of the main pages of your passport

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