Master of Science (Medical Parasitology)
Master of Science (Medical Parasitology) by Research Mode is a graduate program designed for students who wish to focus on the study of parasitic diseases that affect humans. This program emphasizes research in medical parasitology, covering a wide range of parasitic infections, their transmission, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and the development of therapeutic and preventive strategies.
Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of research topics in Medical Parasitology, such as:
- Helminthology: Researching parasitic worms, including roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes, and their role in human diseases such as schistosomiasis, malaria, ascariasis, and hookworm infections.
- Protozoology: Investigating protozoan parasites such as Plasmodium (malaria), Leishmania (leishmaniasis), Trypanosoma (sleeping sickness), and Entamoeba histolytica (amoebiasis).
- Parasitic Infections in Immunocompromised Hosts: Studying how parasitic infections affect immunocompromised individuals, including those with HIV/AIDS or cancer.
- Epidemiology of Parasitic Diseases: Analyzing the distribution, determinants, and transmission dynamics of parasitic infections across different populations and regions.
- Vector-borne Parasitic Diseases: Focusing on diseases transmitted by vectors like mosquitoes (e.g., malaria, dengue) or sandflies (e.g., leishmaniasis).
- Molecular Parasitology: Using molecular biology techniques such as PCR, genomic sequencing, and bioinformatics to study the genetics, resistance mechanisms, and evolutionary relationships of parasitic organisms.
- Parasitic Immunology: Investigating the immune responses of humans and animals to parasitic infections, and understanding how parasites evade or manipulate host immunity.
- Parasitic Diagnostics: Developing new diagnostic tools for detecting parasitic infections, including molecular and immunological techniques, as well as improving traditional methods like microscopy and serology.
- Control and Treatment of Parasitic Infections: Researching the development of antiparasitic drugs, vaccines, and other strategies to control or eliminate parasitic diseases.
- Global Health and Public Health: Studying the impact of parasitic diseases on global health, including the socio-economic factors influencing their transmission and control.
Expertise available in the following School:
School of Medical Sciences
https://medic.usm.my/
Applicants should possess the following:
A MBBS/MD or equivalent degree, BSc in Medical Sciences/Biotechnology/Biology/ Chemistry/Physics or other related fields from a recognised university.
A) CGPA of at least 2.75/4.00; or
B) CGPA of 2.50 - 2.74/4.00 with; or
- Research experience – 1 year; or
- Professional experience in related field- 1 year; or
- One(1) academic publication in related field; or
- Grade B for major/ elective courses; or
- Grade B+ for final year project.
C) CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49/4.00 (Honours degree) with; or
- Research experience - 5 years; or
- Professional experience in related field - 5 years, AND
- One (1) academic publications in related field; or
- Grade B for major/elective courses; or
- Grade B+ for final year project.
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
- A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
- A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
- A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online; or
- A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
- A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
- A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
Exemption CAN BE CONSIDERED to candidate if:
- English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
- Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
- Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
- Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters
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** Fees are subject to change
** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)
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** Fees are subject to change