Faculty of Tropical Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Tropical Medicine

Programme Structure

Study plans Academic Years 2018 - 2022

Plan 1 & Plan 2 in 4 years

Plan Total credits &time frame Learning maps or steps Credits
Plan 1 48 credits in 4 years Plan 2a 48 credits in 4 years Dissertation 48
1. Advanced knowledge in Tropical Medicine and seminar 8
2. Special topics in 12-specialized concentrations in Tropical Medicine 4
3. Dissertation 36

Plan 2b in 5 years

Plan Total credits &time frame Learning maps or steps Credits
Plan 2b 78 credits in 5 years 1. Fundamental knowledge and principles in Tropical Medicine 6
2. Fundamental knowledge and principles in Tropical Medicine 5
3. Knowledge application through field practicum in Tropical Medicine 1
4. Knowledge application through field practicum in Tropical Medicine 6
5. Advanced knowledge in Tropical Medicine and seminar 8
6. Special topics in 12-specialized concentrations in Tropical Medicine 4
7. Dissertation 40

For upcoming Academic Years 2023 -2027

Plan 1, Plan 2.1 and Plan 2.2

Plan total credits & time frame Learning maps or steps Credits
Plan 1 48 credits in 3.5 years Dissertation 48
Plan 2.1 49 credits in 3.5 years 1. Epidemiology and research methods in Tropical Medicine 3
2. Advanced knowledge in Tropical Medicine and seminar 4
3. Capstone-based research project in Tropical Medicine (research preparation) 2
4. Basic techniques and tools in specialized clusters in Tropical Medicine 1) Pathogen and Vector Studies; 2) Non-Communicable Diseases and Environment; 3) Social and Community Health 2
5. Advanced techniques and technologies in in specialized clusters in Tropical Medicine 1) Pathogen and Vector Studies; 2) Non-Communicable Diseases and Environment; 3) Social and Community Health 2
6. Dissertation 36
Plan 2.2 74 credits in 4.5 years 1. Fundamental knowledge and principles in Tropical Medicine 9
2. Epidemiology, basic knowledge and tools for research 5
3. Knowledge application through field practicum in Tropical Medicine 2
4. Research idea & question development through Special Problems in Tropical Medical Medicine 2
5. Basic techniques and tools in specialized clusters in Tropical Medicine 1) Pathogen and Vector Studies; 2) Non-Communicable Diseases and Environment; 3) Social and Community Health 2
6. Advanced techniques and technologies in in specialized clusters in Tropical Medicine 1) Pathogen and Vector Studies; Non-Communicable Diseases and Environment; 3) Social and Community Health 2
7. Advanced knowledge in Tropical Medicine and seminar 4
8. Capstone-based research project in Tropical Medicine (Thesis research preparation) 2
9. Dissertation 48