Master's Degree in Research and Diagnosis of Tropical Diseases

Competencies

Competencies are the set of knowledge, skills and attitudes to be acquired by students throughout the degree, aimed at preparing them for the exercise of professional activities.

Basic Competencies

CB6 – Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity for originality in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context

CB7 – That students know how to apply the acquired knowledge and their problem-solving skills in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study.

CB8 – That students are able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of formulating judgments based on information that, although incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.

CB9 – Students should be able to communicate their conclusions and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that support them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous manner.

CB10 – Students will have the learning skills to enable them to continue studying in a manner that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.

General Competencies

CG1 – Apply reagents, methods and analytical techniques related to the diagnosis and research of Tropical Diseases.

CG2 – Effectively analyze information related to Tropical Diseases

CG3 – Communicate and inform correctly about tropical diseases, both orally and in writing

CG4 – Contribute to work in multidisciplinary teams and with other healthcare professionals.

CG5 – Know the ethical and deontological principles, understanding the ethical implications of health in a changing social context.

CG6 – Find and manage sources of information necessary for diagnosis, prevention, innovation and research in Tropical Diseases.

CG1A – Define and evaluate reagents, methods and analytical techniques related to the diagnosis and research of Tropical Diseases.

Specific Competencies

CE1 – Know and apply useful tools for the diagnosis of Tropical Diseases adapted to the health circumstances of the countries

CE2 – Develop diagnostic protocols for Tropical Diseases adapted to the health circumstances of the countries

CE3 – Apply epidemiological research methodologies applicable to health problems.

CE4 – Know the main infectious agents that cause tropical diseases, as well as their clinical features, diagnosis and treatment.

CE5 – Know the particularities of the clinic, diagnosis and treatment of infectious and parasitic pathologies in the pediatric population

CE6 – Know the main dermatological and sexually transmitted diseases present in tropical countries, as well as their clinical symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and treatment.

CE7 – Intervene in health promotion activities, prevention and diagnosis of Tropical Diseases, at the individual, family and community levels with a comprehensive and multi-professional vision of the health-disease process

CE8 – Know the ecological factors that influence the global distribution and emergence of infectious tropical diseases

CE9 – Participate in the development of therapy protocols for Tropical Diseases.

CE10 – Apply knowledge to solve health problems in tropical environments

CE11 – Analyze health problems in social and political environments of poverty.

CE12 – Communicate to society about health problems and their relationship with poverty, their causes and possible solutions.

CE13 – Develop hygienic-sanitary protocols related to the transmission of agents that cause tropical diseases

CE14 – Understand the prospects for future treatments applicable to Tropical Diseases.