Master of Science in Public Health (Medical Microbiology)

The Master of Science in Public Health (Medical Microbiology) program is intended to prepare students and professionals for various careers and opportunities in the different fields of microbiology. Candidates are free to choose any of the available areas of specialization in microbiology (Applied Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology and Immunology)

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Graduates of the Master of Science in Public Health (Medical Microbiology) are expected to:

1. acquire a good working knowledge on the principles and methods of Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, and Immunology;
2. plan, set up, and manage a microbiology laboratory;
3. conduct research projects related to any of the various areas of microbiology; and
4. apply the principles of microbiology and immunology in the promotion and maintenance of health and in the prevention, treatment, and control of communicable diseases.

1. Good scholastic record from any recognized institution of higher learning
2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree with adequate credits in the biological and physical sciences
3. Must have taken Epi 201 (Principles of Epidemiology) or pass a validating examination if they have taken a course equivalent to Epi 201. (Applicants who have not yet taken Epi 201 may still be admitted but they have to formally enroll in the course.)
4. At least 1 year work experience in the related field
5. Duly accomplished Application Form (downloadable through the NGOHS website: ngohs.upm.edu.ph)
6. Comply with the General requirements found on the 2nd page of the Application Form (UPM-NGS-OP-01F1)

1. Residency of at least 1 full academic year immediately prior to the granting of the degree
2. Completion of a minimum of 34 units of formal courses (11 units of core courses, 13 units of major courses, 10 units of electives)
3. GWA of 2.00 or better in major courses and all courses taken provided there is no grade of 5.00 in any of them
4. Satisfactory completion and submission of the required hard bound copies of thesis, and electronic copy of manuscript
5. Publication requirement as with other MSPH Programs
6. Certification of submission of paper for Publication

Course Code: Micro 202
Course Title: Immunology
Credit Units: 2
Pre-requisites: 3 units of Microbiology, 5 units of Biochemistry
Course Description: Immunochemical study of antigens, immunologic mediators and methods of investigating immune responses

Course Code: Micro 203
Course Title: Applied Bacteriology
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisites: 3 units of Microbiology, 5 units of Biochemistry
Course Description: Laboratory methods employed in the diagnosis of bacterial diseases

Course Code: Micro 205
Course Title: Virology
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisites: 3 units of Microbiology, 5 units of Biochemistry
Course Description: Physico-chemical properties and molecular biology of animal viruses including bacteriophages

Course Code: Micro 206
Course Title: Medical Mycology
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisites: 3 units of Microbiology, 5 units of Biochemistry
Course Description: The morphological, cultural and other characteristics of fungi pathogenic to man

Course Code: Micro 207
Course Title: Microbial Physiology
Credit Units: 3 units
Pre-requisites: 3 units of Microbiology, 5 units of Biochemistry
Course Description: Growth, metabolism, mutation and enzyme activities of bacteria and fungi

Course Code: Micro 208
Course Title: Immunology of Microbial Infections
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisite: 3 units of Microbiology
Course Description: Immunologic principles applied to specific problems in microbial diseases

Course Code: Micro 297.1
Course Title: Seminars in Microbiology
Credit Unit: 1 unit
Pre-requisite: 8 units of Microbiology
Course Description: Selected topics in Microbiology

Course Code: Micro 297.2
Course Title: Seminars in Microbiology
Credit Unit: 1 unit
Pre-requisite: 8 units in Microbiology
Course Description: Selected topics in Microbiology

Course Code: Biostat 201
Course Title: Fundamentals of Biostatistics I
Credit Units: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Course Description: Collection, presentation and elementary analysis of data

Course Code: Epi 201
Course Title: Principles of Epidemiology
Credit Units: 3 units
Pre-requisite: Biostat 201 or consent of instructor
Course Description: Ecology of human diseases and epidemiologic methods

Course Code: Biostat 206
Course Title: Research Methods I
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisite: Biostat 201 or Epi 201 or their equivalent
Course Description: Principles of field investigation; sampling methods in the study of health problems of human populations

Course Code: Micro 299
Course Title: Special Studies and Research
Prerequisites: Have taken all core, major, and minor courses
Credit Units: 2 units

Bacteriology Track

Course Code: Micro 210
Course Title: Microbial Zoonoses
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisite: 2 units of microbiology or consent of instructor
Course Description: Biology and immunology of selected bacterial, viral and fungal zoonoses

Course Code: Micro 212
Course Title: Microbial Pathogens in Food and Water
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisite: Micro 201 or consent of instructor
Course Description: Isolation and identification of microbial pathogens in water and foods

Virology Track

Course Code: Micro 209
Course Title: Applied Virology
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisite: 2 units of Microbiology
Course Description: Advanced techniques in virology and tissue culture

Course Code: Micro 211
Course Title: Preparation of Vaccines and Immune Serum
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisite: Micro 201 or consent of instructor
Course Description: Production and standardization of selected vaccines and immune serum

Mycology Track

Course Code: Micro 210
Course Title: Microbial Zoonoses
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisite: 2 units of microbiology or consent of instructor
Course Description: Biology and immunology of selected bacterial, viral and fungal zoonoses

Course Code: Micro 214
Course Title: Advanced Mycology
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisite: Micro 206
Course Description: Biotechnological methods used in research and development of health products and diagnostic reagents in medical mycology

Course Code: Biostat 202
Course Title: Fundamentals of Biostatistics II
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisite: Biostate 201 or consent of instructor
Course Description: Further treatment of frequency distributions and sampling variation; least squares, correlation, linear and curvilinear regression

Course Code: Para 204
Course Title: Medical Entomology
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisite: Para 201 or consent of instructor
Course Description: Arthropods of medical and public health importance in the Philippines

Course Code: Para 207
Course Title: Immunology of Parasitic INfections
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisite: Para 202, 203, and/or consent of instructor
Course Description: Immunologic principles and techniques applied to parasitic infections

Course Code: OH 201
Course Title: Principles and Methods of Occupational Health
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisite: none
Course Description: The place and scope of preventive medicine in industry; the relationship of occupation to disease and the place of physiological hygiene in public health

Course Code: OH 203
Course Title: Industrial Toxicology
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisite: OH 201
Course Description: Entry, action and elimination or detoxification of toxic substances. Design of toxicity experiments, dose and effect relationships. Toxicity of chemicals.

Course Code: OH 208
Course Title: Occupational Diseases
Credit Units: 2 units
Pre-requisite: OH 201
Course Description: Clinical manifestations, differential diagnosis, prevention and treatment

Course Code: Micro 300.1
Course Title: Thesis Proposal
Credit Units: 6 units
Pre-requisite: M299
Co-requisite: none
Course Description: Thesis proposal in medical microbiology

Course Code: Micro 300.2
Course Title: Thesis Implementation
Credit Units: 6 units
Pre-requisite: M299
Co-requisite: none
Course Description: Thesis implementation in medical microbiology