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Vector Biology and Control of Diseases Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS)

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Tuition fee
3000 USD / year
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Tuition fee
3000 USD / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Campus location
Isfahan, Iran
Campus location
Isfahan, Iran
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Vector Biology and Control of Diseases from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), the spread of vector-borne diseases, including dengue, malaria, leishmaniasis, Zika, chikungunya, lymphatic filariasis, and yellow fever, is of global concern.

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

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

Language

English
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69
IELTS
5.5

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Isfahan, Iran

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
69
IELTS
5.5

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Other requirements

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. 
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A passport-size photograph
  • A high-quality analysis of the main pages of your passport

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Tuition Fees

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    Non-residents
    3000 USD / year
    ≈ 3000 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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Various benefits
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Various benefits
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
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Salvado Law
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
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Leopold Figl Foundation
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1500 USD
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
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Various benefits
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European Commission
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965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
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Various benefits
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