Program Overview
The Tropical Medicine at Tulane University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Tropical Medicine programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 32,382 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New Orleans, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Tropical Medicine programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF DISEASE
- MEDICAL HELMINTHOLOGY
- MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
- MEDICAL PROTOZOOLOGY
- MEDICAL PROTOZOOLOGY LABORATORY
- PARASITOLOGY
- HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS
- IMMUNOLOGY
- MOLECULAR BIOLOGY METHODS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
- The SPHTM core curriculum: 18 credit hours
- The TRMD program requirements: 18 credit hours
- Elective courses: 6 credit hours (independent study and courses offered within the department, school, or university
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All students must meet the school\'s requirements to be considered for admission. A baccalaureate degree is required for admission to the MSPH degree program. There are no specific educational prerequisites and an ideal educational preparation or background would include study in the natural, social, and biological sciences.
Minimum admission requirements include:
- A 3.0 or better undergraduate school GPA
- Strong quantitative and verbal scores on a standardized admission test (e.g., the GRE). MCAT scores may be substituted for the GRE.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 32,382 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 32,382 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tulane University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Tulane University
Tulane University
New Orleans, United States
The Tulane University of Louisiana is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Founded as the Medical College of Louisiana in 1834 by a cohort of medical doctors, it...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months