Tropical diseases proliferate in a globalized world. Immerse yourself in this Master's Degree and gain the most advanced and current knowledge in this area”

The movement of people around the world and global warming has resulted in the proliferation of insects such as mosquitoes and ticks as they have been able to adapt to the different seasons and climates. In recent years, there have also been outbreaks of Dengue or Nile fever in Western countries that had previously rarely seen any cases of this type of tropical disease.

The increase in infections, as well as the coronavirus pandemic, have put the international spotlight on the relevance of research and safety og health in these situations. This Master's Degree was created to provide medical professionals with the latest knowledge in this area. Students who enroll in the program will benefit from the support of a specialized teaching team with extensive experience in the approach to and study of Advances in Tropical Diseases..

A program that uses innovative multimedia teaching material to help professionals delve into the most recent advances in microbiology, genetics and immunology of Advances in Tropical Diseases; or the future challenges in the prevention, diagnosis and therapy of coronavirus infections. Furthermore, the program will update students’ knowledge on Giardiasis and other intestinal protozoan infections in the tropics and on the challenge posed to health care providers in the face of Advances in Tropical Diseases.

Medical personnel are offered an advanced yet flexible university education that allows them to update their knowledge without neglecting other professional and personal responsibilities. Students only need a device with an Internet connection to access the complete syllabus at any time. Specialists will conveniently be able to keep up with the latest developments in Advances in Tropical Diseases.

A specialized team will guide you for 12 months and provide you with the most up-to-date knowledge of the approach to patients with Advances in Tropical Diseases”

This Master's Degree in Advances in Tropical Diseases contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include:  

• Practical cases presented by experts in Advances in Tropical Diseases
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Advances in Tropical Diseases
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

The proliferation of diseases such as the Zika virus, Dengue or coronaviruses has put the scientific community on alert. In this program, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the latest advances in this field”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive specialization programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be supported by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

With this Master's Degree, you will have access to the most rigorous content on parasitic diseases and the development of vaccines to counter them"

Update your knowledge whenever and wherever you want. This is a flexible program that does not require you to adhere to fixed class schedules"

The content of this Master's Degree has been created and developed by establishing an exhaustive review of each and every one of the essential topics in this field, in order to for students to become familiar with the advances and challenges posed by Advances in Tropical Diseases. Following a well-organized syllabus, students will learn about the general aspects of tropical medicine and international health, delving into diseases such as Malaria, Leishmaniasis, Dengue or Zika. The Relearning system will aid this up-to-date learning process, reducing the amount of study time that is so common in other academic methods.

A university education oriented to show you the latest advances in international health and traveling patient care”

Module 1. Tropical Pathology and International Health 

1.1. Tropical Medicine Today 
1.2. OneHealth: Importance and Impact on Tropical Diseases 
1.3. Conditioning Factors in Tropical Diseases 
1.4. Emerging, Re-Emerging, and Imported Diseases: Concept and Implications 
1.5. Epidemiological Strategies for Tropical Disease Control 
1.6. Vector Control: Concept and Implications 
1.7. Global Programs for the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Tropical Diseases 
1.8. Epidemiological Surveillance of Tropical Diseases: Information Sources 
1.9. International Health Determinants: Health Indicators 
1.10. Applying the Epidemiological Method to the Study of Tropical Diseases 

Module 2. Microbiology, Genetics and Immunology of Tropical Diseases

2.1. The Microbiology Laboratory in the Diagnosis of Tropical Diseases 
2.2. Molecular Biology in the Diagnosis of Tropical Diseases 
2.3. Rapid Diagnostic Methods in Tropical Diseases 
2.4. Genomics in Tropical Diseases 
2.5. Host Genetic Factors and their Influence on the Severity of Imported Diseases
2.6. Immune Response to Tropical Diseases 
2.7. Immunosuppression and its Implication in Tropical Diseases 
2.8. Vaccines: Basic Concepts. Immunopreventable Diseases. Impact of Vaccination Programs 
2.9. The Study of Antimicrobial Resistance in Tropical Diseases 
2.10. The Role of Microbiology in Countries with Low Health Resources 

Module 3. Tropical Viral Diseases I

3.1. Vector-Borne Viral Infections and their Global Spread  
3.2. Hemorrhagic Fevers I: Ebola and Marburg Virus Disease 
3.3. Hemorrhagic Fevers II: Lassa Disease 
3.4. Hemorrhagic Fevers III: Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever 
3.5. Dengue Virus Disease  
3.6. Zika Virus Disease 
3.7. Chikungunya Virus Disease and Other Viral Diseases with Joint Involvement 
3.8. Yellow Fever 
3.9. Rift Valley Fever, Japanese E, West Nile 
3.10. Nipah and Henipah Virus 

Module 4. Tropical Viral Diseases II

4.1. Monkeypox and Other Exanthematous Viral Diseases 
4.2. Coronavirus Infections 
4.3. Hantavirus Infections 
4.4. HIV and other Retroviruses in the Tropics 
4.5. Rabies Virus Disease 
4.6. Poliomyelitis and Other Polioviruses 
4.7. Viral Hepatitis 
4.8. Other Emerging Viruses and Disease X 
4.9. Prevention of Viral Diseases: General Measures and Available Vaccines 
4.10. Pharmacological Treatment of Tropical Viral Diseases

Module 5. Bacterial Tropical Diseases

5.1. Typhoid Fever. Bacterial Diarrhea: Cholera, Shigella, and Campylobacter 
5.2. Relapsing Fever (Borreliosis), Melioidosis, Bartholenolosis 
5.3. Leptospirosis
5.4. Bacterial Meningitis in the Tropics 
5.5. Rickettsiosis 
5.6. Endemic Treponematosis 
5.7. Tuberculosis and Buruli Ulcer 
5.8. Plague: Historical Overview and Current Situation 
5.9. Leprosy: Historical Overview and Current Situation 
5.10. Sexually Transmitted Infections in the Tropics 

Module 6. Tropical Fungal Diseases

6.1. Mycology in Tropical Regions 
6.2. Superficial Mycoses: Dermatophytosis and Tinea Pedis 
6.3. Mycetoma 
6.4. Sporotrichomycosis and Chromoblastomycosis 
6.5. Histoplasmosis 
6.6. Paracoccidioidomycosis and Coccidioidomycosis 
6.7. Blastomycosis and Zygomycosis 
6.8. Cryptococcosis 
6.9. Candidiasis: Relevance of Resistance to Antifungal Agents 
6.10. Aspergillosis 

Module 7. Parasitic Diseases

7.1. Update on Parasitic Tropical Diseases 
7.2. Parasites: Classification and General Concepts 
7.3. Epidemiology of Parasitic Diseases 
7.4. Parasitic Disease Control 
7.5. Neglected Tropical Diseases: Concept and Classification 
7.6. Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs): Global Initiatives in NTD Control 
7.7. Antiparasitics I 
7.8. Antiparasitics II 
7.9. Antiparasitic Drug Resistance: Management of Resistant Malaria  
7.10. Vaccines in Development against Parasites 

Module 8. Vector-Transmitted Parasitic Diseases

8.1. Malaria 
8.2. Babesiosis
8.3. Leishmaniasis 
8.4. American Trypanosomiasis: Chagas Disease 
8.5. African Trypanosomiasis: Sleeping Sickness 
8.6. Loasis 
8.7. Onchocerciasis 
8.8. Mansonellosis and Lymphatic Filariasis 
8.9. Miscellaneous I: Skin Diseases: Pediculosis, Scabies, and Myiasis 
8.10. Miscellaneous II: Bites and Stings 

Module 9. Non-Vector Parasitic Diseases

9.1. Schistosomiasis 
9.2. Amoebiasis 
9.3. Giardiasis 
9.4. Geohelminthiasis 
9.5. Taeniasis 
9.6. Fascioliasis 
9.7. Echinococcosis 
9.8. Dracunculiasis 
9.9. Toxocariasis 
9.10. Trichinosis 

Module 10. Travel Medicine and International Health 

10.1. Travel and Health: International Health Regulations 
10.2. Travel Advice: General Recommendations 
10.3. Vaccination and Antimalarial Prophylaxis 
10.4. Travelers with Special Conditions 
10.5. General Assessment upon Return from International Travel 
10.6. Febrile Syndrome upon Return from International Travel 
10.7. Diarrheal Syndrome upon Return from International Travel 
10.8. Skin Lesions upon Return from International Travel 
10.9. Eosinophilia upon Return from International Travel 
10.10. Other Common Diseases upon Return from International Travel

A program designed in such a way that you can keep up with the challenges of the present and future in the field of Advances in Tropical Diseases”