AAU Department of Parasitology and Pathology

AAU Department of Parasitology and Pathology – Check Belwo:

Overview of PaP

Program objective:
The general objective of the program is to produce highly skilled veterinary specialists in the area of veterinary parasitology and pathology who are equipped with sufficient theoretical knowledge, practical skills, latest scientific techniques and deep-rooted research caliber to deal with applied research issues, in parasites affecting animals as well as zoonotic pathogens affecting human health.
Specific Objectives
The following are the specific objectives of the program:

To offer specialized training that leads to an MSc Degree in Veterinary Pathology, MSc degree in Veterinary Parasitology and PhD in Veterinary Parasitology;
Provide veterinarians and related professionals with the latest knowledge and skills in applied pathology, parasitology and immunology of parasites, diagnosis and control;
Strengthen the teaching and research activities of the Department as well as those of the College and related academic and research institutions in Ethiopia and other African countries (with possible collaborations);
To become nationally, regionally as well as internationally competent academic and research program.

Programs and admission requirements of PaP

Program objectives:
The general objectives of the program is to produce a highly skilled veterinary specialists in the area of Veterinary Parasitology and pathology equipped with sufficient theoretical knowledge, practical skills, latest scientific techniques and deep rooted research caliber to deal with applied research issues, in parasites affecting animals as well as zoonotic pathogens affecting human health.
Specific Objectives

To offer specialized training that leads to an MSc Degree in Veterinary Pathology, MSc degree in Veterinary Parasitology and PhD in Veterinary Parasitology.
Provide veterinarians and related professionals with latest knowledge and skills in applied Pathology, Parasitology and immunology of parasites, diagnosis and control.
Strengthen the teaching and research activities of the department as well as the college, as well as related academic and research institutions in Ethiopia, and also that of African countries (with possible collaboration)
To become nationally, regionally as well as internationally competent academic and research program.

Courses:
Undergraduate courses:

Veterinary Parasitology I and II
Veterinary General Pathology
Veterinary Systemic Pathology
Poultry Diseases
Veterinary Clinical Pathology I and II

Graduate courses:
MSc in Tropical Veterinary Parasitology

Veterinary General Parasitology
Veterinary Helminthology
Veterinary Protozoology
Veterinary Entomology and Acarology
Laboratory Animal Science
Seminar on Current Veterinary Parasitology topics
Research Methods and Applied Statistics
Pedagogy

MSc in Tropical Veterinary Pathology

Veterinary General Pathology
Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology
Avian Pathology
Veterinary Special Pathology
Veterinary Pathophysiology
Laboratory Animal Science
Seminar on Current Veterinary Pathology topics
Research Methods and Applied Statistics
Pedagogy

PhD in Tropical Veterinary Parasitology

Parasitological and Molecular techniques in Parasitology
Advances in Entomology/Helminthology/Protozoology
Parasitic Immunology and Immunopathology
Seminar on Current Parasitology topics
Advanced Biostatistics and research Methods
Philosophy and Ethics in Science
Communication Skills and Pedagogy

Admission requirements:

For MSc in Tropical Veterinary Pathology and For MSc in Tropical Veterinary Parasitology

Recognized degree in Veterinary Medicine and related fields such as Human Medicine, BSc in VLT or BVSc
Preferably two years of work experience
A candidate submits a testimony of financial support

For PhD in Tropical Veterinary Parasitology

Recognized MSc/MVSc degree in Veterinary Sciences
Preferably two years of work experience
Priority will be given to candidates from teaching and research institutions
A candidate submits a testimony of financial support or letter of scholarship from sponsoring organization

Facilities for Academic purposes

Staff offices on Post graduate building

Veterinary Parasitology Laboratory
Veterinary Pathology Laboratory
Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory
Molecular Biology Laboratory (Core lab , Ethio-Belgian project)
Abattoir

Contacts of PaP

Current Head: Dr. Hagos Ashenafi, Associate Professor (DVM, MSc, PhD)

Mobile: + 251-911-405318

Email: hagos83@yahoo.com

Office location: Dean’s and Department Head’s building first floor, Bishoftu

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