Doctor of Public Health (Parasitology)

The Doctor of Public Health program with specialization in Parasitology is designed for outstanding students with a strong commitment to careers in public health parasitology and entomology. The goal of the program is to develop professionals who will occupy key positions in research, teaching, administration, and practice in public health. Graduates of the program are expected to apply their knowledge and skills to develop and implement effective public health parasitology and entomology programs. The program provides a broad didactic and research experience in medical parasitology and entomology. By combining advanced knowledge on current public health issues with practical skills, graduates are confident to create healthier communities at the local, national, and global levels.

October 26, 1978 (Institution of DrPH program in the Institute of Public Health)
August 27, 1998 (Revision of the DrPH in Parasitology)

December 21, 2000 (Approved by the UP Manila Council on July 21, 2000)

Graduates of the Doctor of Public Health (Parasitology) program are expected to:

1. demonstrate the use of scientific methods and tools of inquiry to study various health and related issues given the socio-economic, political, and cultural dynamics of a particular situation and utilize such findings;
2. demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and document a research and development project;
3. demonstrate the ability to advocate desirable health policy development activities and effectively influence decision-making; and
4. demonstrate the ability to apply theories and strategies of behavioral and structure changes within one’s organization.

1. Master of Public Health (MPH)/Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) degree or any equivalent preparation relevant to the field of concentration from a recognized institution of higher learning. Those with master’s degrees other than MPH/MSPH must have at least 2 years of experience in public health.
2. Excellent performance in the master’s program, with emphasis on courses in the field of specialization
3. Must have demonstrated evidence of competence in the area of specialization, through written examination or interview administered by the DrPH Program Committee
4. Submission of an essay describing the applicant’s previous and current work and an explanation of how the DrPH program is relevant to his future career
5. Must be 45 years old and below except in meritorious cases

1. Residency of at least one full academic year immediately prior to granting of the degree
2. Completion of a minimum of 40 units
3. GWA of 2.00 or better in major courses and in all courses taken, provided there is no grade of 5.00 in any subject
4. Satisfactory completion and submission of 6 bound copies of a master’s thesis

Course Code: Biostat 301
Course Title: Biostatistics II
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Principles of data collection, data presentation and data processing, probability distributions, computer-aided elementary and advanced techniques in the analysis of biomedical data

Course Code: Epi 301
Course Title: Application of Epidemiologic Principles and Methods
Credit Units: 3.0 (48 hours lecture)
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: A review of principles and concepts, and critical appraisal of epidemiologic studies in terms of study design, analysis and interpretation of findings

Course Code: HPAD 301
Course Title: Advanced Course in Health Management
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: The course focuses on managerial work and competencies/ techniques in health organizations (service, teaching, research)

Course Code: PHPE 301
Course Title: Advanced Theories and Methods in Health Promotion and Education
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: An overview of the theories, methods and research relevant to health promotion and education

Course Code: PH 301
Course Title: Advances in the Biological and Physico-Chemical Foundations of Public Health
Credit Units: 2.0 (32 hours lecture)
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Advances in the biological and physico-chemical components of the environment that influence public health as the basis for the development of integrated strategies to prevent and control diseases

Course Code: Para 301
Course Title: Advances in Malariology
Credit Units: 2.0 (24 hours lecture, 16 hours laboratory)
Pre-requisites: Para 202, 204, and 207 or their equivalents
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Advances in the knowledge and understanding of the malarias parasite, the vector and host-parasite relationships and critical analysis of these as applied to the prevention and control of the parasitic infection

Course Code: Para 302
Course Title: Advances in the Study of Amoebiais and Other Enteric Protozoan Infections
Credit Units: 2.0 (24 hours lecture, 16 hours laboratory)
Pre-requisites: Para 202, 204, and 207 or their equivalents
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Advances in the knowledge and understanding of Entamoeba histolytica and other enteric protozoan parasites, their vectors and the respective host-parasite relationships, and critical analysis of these as applied to the prevention and control of these parasitic infections

Course Code: Para 303
Course Title: Advances in the Study of Schistosomiasis and Other Trematode Infections
Credit Units: 2.0 (24 hours lecture, 16 hours laboratory)
Pre-requisites: Para 203, 207, and 209, or their equivalents
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Advances in the knowledge and understanding of the schistosomes and other trematode parasites, the vectors and the respective host-parasite relationships, and critical analysis of these as applied to the prevention and control of these parasitic infections

Course Code: Para 304
Course Title: Advances in Filariology
Credit Units: 2.0 (24 hours lecture, 16 hours laboratory)
Pre-requisites: Para 203, 204, and 207, or their equivalents
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Advances in the knowledge and understanding of the filaria worms, the vectors and host-parasite relationships, and critical analysis of these as applied to the prevention and control of the parasitic infection

Course Code: Para 306
Course Title: Advances in the Study of Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis
Credit Units: 2.0 (24 hours lecture, 16 hours laboratory)
Pre-requisites: Para 203 and 207, or their equivalents
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Species of soil-transmitted helminthes and the respective hostparasite relationships, and critical analysis of these as applied to the prevention and control of these parasitic infections

Course Code: Para 308
Course Title: Advances in the Control of Arthropod and Snail Vectors
Credit Units: 2.0 (32 hours lecture)
Pre-requisites: Para 204, 209, or their equivalents
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Advances in the principles, concepts and strategies of control of arthropod and snail vectors of diseases

Course Code: Para 397.1
Course Title: Seminars in Parasitology I
Credit Units: 1.0 (16 hours)
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Oral and written report on advances in Parasitology

Course Code: Para 397.2
Course Title: Seminars in Parasitology II
Credit Units: 1.0 (16 hours)
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Oral and written report on advances in Parasitology

Course Code: Para 305
Course Title: Molecular Systematics of Protozoans, Helminths and Molluscs
Credit Units: 2.0 (24 hours lecture, 16 hours laboratory)
Pre-requisite: H2M or Para 201
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Taxonomic classification and genetic analysis of protozoan and helminthic parasites and molluscan vectors

Course Code: Para 307
Course Title: Immunologic, Biochemical and Molecular Parasitology
Credit Units: 3.0 (32 hours lecture, 32 hours laboratory)
Pre-requisite: H2M or Para 201
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Advances in immuno-parasitology, biochemical and molecular parasitology

Course Code: Para 309
Course Title: Molecular Medical Entomology
Credit Units: 2.0 (24 hours lecture, 16 hours laboratory)
Pre-requisite: H2M or Para 201
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Molecular basis and techniques employed in the study of vector-borne diseases. Vector identification, incrimination, manipulation and control.

Course Code: Para 399
Course Title: Special Studies and Research in Parasitology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisites: 300-level parasitology courses as approved by the special studies adviser
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Research on a problem in parasitology

Course Code: Para 400
Course Title: Dissertation
Credit Units: 12.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Dissertation