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Gain expert knowledge, practical skills, and a respected degree from Haramaya University to become a future practitioner, researcher and policy maker in the area of food and human health.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Degree<\/dt><dd>PhD in Food Safety and Zoonoses<\/dd>\n<dt>Modality<\/dt><dd>Regular<\/dd>\n<dt>Duration<\/dt><dd>4 Years, including PhD Dissertation<\/dd>\n<dt>Start Date<\/dt><dd>Every September<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<h2>Safety Food for Food Security and Public Health<\/h2>\n<p>Build an interdisciplinary, prestigious career in food safety, zoonoses, public health and infection control across all food stages, with the intention of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<main>\n<section>\n<h2>The Programme is Designed to Produce Problem-Solving Experts<\/h2>\n<p>Growing human populations demand safe, quality, sufficient and varied food. On the other hand, food production, handling and supply are interlinked and complex processes for different items. These foods are also challenged with infectious and non-infectious hazards coping with climate change and challenging human health. Thus, this program is designed to skill individuals in tackling those challenges. Candidates are supported with analytic theory of science, practice in relevant state-of-the-art labs, the use of artificial intelligence (AI), and the ability to communicate findings widely for global consumption and policy direction.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Why Study at Haramaya University?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><h3>Hands-On Learning<\/h3><p>Focused, One Health concept, timely demand-driven approach \u2014 theoretical, practical, cutting-edge research and scientific communication mode of qualifying experts.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><h3>Expert Staff<\/h3><p>Learn from skilled academic staff, international policy and direction, industry professionals, renowned researchers and updated technologies.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><h3>Career Support<\/h3><p>Dedicated career services, intensive and modern laboratory support, strong linkage with team spirit, and further collaboration.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><h3>State-of-the-Art Facilities<\/h3><p>Labs, studios, access to internet, and libraries.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><h3>Strong Alumni Network<\/h3><p>Connect with experts and professionals at top companies.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><h3>Flexible Format<\/h3><p>Students engage in lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory and class work and demonstrations, practice attachments (practicum), team training, dissertation work, conference attendance, and guided readings. Intensive reading with drawing key concepts for solving problems of the individual, nation and international levels.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>A Curriculum Designed for Success<\/h2>\n<p>The curriculum consists of coursework, a seminar on food safety and zoonoses, dissertation and associated activities. The coursework is designed into a one-year program broken down into two semesters. With even course distribution, the seminar in Semester I focuses on food safety while Semester II focuses on zoonoses. Two elective courses \u2014 Food Processing Technology and Ecosystem, and Food Animal Production and Health \u2014 are offered, with at least one elective course mandatory. The remaining years are devoted to the dissertation (doctoral research).<\/p>\n<h3>Year I \u00b7 Semester I<\/h3>\n<table><thead><tr><th>No<\/th><th>Course Code<\/th><th>Course Title<\/th><th>CrHr<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>FSZO 911<\/td><td>Advanced in Food Safety and Food Borne Diseases<\/td><td>3 (2+1)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>FSZO 921<\/td><td>Advanced Zoonoses<\/td><td>3 (2+1)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>MICR 911<\/td><td>Genomics and Bioinformatics<\/td><td>3 (1+2)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>STAT 911<\/td><td>Advanced Research Methodology and Biostatistics<\/td><td>3 (2+1)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>FSZO 931<\/td><td>Seminar I: Current Topics in Food Safety and Zoonoses<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Total<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<h3>Year I \u00b7 Semester II<\/h3>\n<table><thead><tr><th>No<\/th><th>Course Code<\/th><th>Course Title<\/th><th>CrHr<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>6<\/td><td>FSZO 912<\/td><td>Molecular Epidemiology of Zoonotic Pathogens<\/td><td>3 (3+0)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>FSZO 922<\/td><td>Food Safety Risk Analysis<\/td><td>2 (1.5+0.5)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>FSZO 932<\/td><td>Food Law and Global Trade<\/td><td>3 (3+0)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>FSZO 942<\/td><td>One Health Approach in Diseases<\/td><td>2 (2+0)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>FSZO 952<\/td><td>Seminar II: Current Topics in Food Safety and Zoonoses<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>FSZO 962<\/td><td>Food Processing Technology and Ecosystem (E)<\/td><td>2 (1.5+0.5)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>FSZO 972<\/td><td>Food Animal Production and Health (E)<\/td><td>2 (1.5+0.5)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Total<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Grand Total (Year I)<\/td><td>26<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>* Students are required to take at least one elective course<\/p>\n<h3>Year II & Above<\/h3>\n<table><thead><tr><th>No<\/th><th>Course Code<\/th><th>Course Title<\/th><th>CrHr<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>13<\/td><td>FSZO 1011<\/td><td>Doctoral Research<\/td><td>30 (30+0)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Grand Total<\/td><td>56<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Where This Degree Takes You<\/h2>\n<p>Graduates of the PhD in Food Safety and Zoonoses program are prepared for impactful careers in a wide range of fields, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Food production, processing, and supply sectors<\/li>\n<li>Roles in biological production, laboratories, animal facilities and the like<\/li>\n<li>Zoonotic disease control and prevention<\/li>\n<li>Serve as academicians in higher learning institutions<\/li>\n<li>Work as independent researchers and innovators in their fields of specialization<\/li>\n<li>Involve in policy advice and consultancy in their fields of specialization<\/li>\n<li>Develop, manage, and lead development projects<\/li>\n<li>Become entrepreneurs and manage 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Gain expert knowledge, practical skills, and a respected degree from Haramaya University to become a future practitioner, researcher and policy maker in the area of food and human health.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Degree<\/dt><dd>PhD in Food Safety and Zoonoses<\/dd>\n<dt>Modality<\/dt><dd>Regular<\/dd>\n<dt>Duration<\/dt><dd>4 Years, including PhD Dissertation<\/dd>\n<dt>Start Date<\/dt><dd>Every September<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<h2>Safety Food for Food Security and Public Health<\/h2>\n<p>Build an interdisciplinary, prestigious career in food safety, zoonoses, public health and infection control across all food stages, with the intention of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<main>\n<section>\n<h2>The Programme is Designed to Produce Problem-Solving Experts<\/h2>\n<p>Growing human populations demand safe, quality, sufficient and varied food. On the other hand, food production, handling and supply are interlinked and complex processes for different items. These foods are also challenged with infectious and non-infectious hazards coping with climate change and challenging human health. Thus, this program is designed to skill individuals in tackling those challenges. Candidates are supported with analytic theory of science, practice in relevant state-of-the-art labs, the use of artificial intelligence (AI), and the ability to communicate findings widely for global consumption and policy direction.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Why Study at Haramaya University?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><h3>Hands-On Learning<\/h3><p>Focused, One Health concept, timely demand-driven approach \u2014 theoretical, practical, cutting-edge research and scientific communication mode of qualifying experts.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><h3>Expert Staff<\/h3><p>Learn from skilled academic staff, international policy and direction, industry professionals, renowned researchers and updated technologies.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><h3>Career Support<\/h3><p>Dedicated career services, intensive and modern laboratory support, strong linkage with team spirit, and further collaboration.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><h3>State-of-the-Art Facilities<\/h3><p>Labs, studios, access to internet, and libraries.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><h3>Strong Alumni Network<\/h3><p>Connect with experts and professionals at top companies.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><h3>Flexible Format<\/h3><p>Students engage in lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory and class work and demonstrations, practice attachments (practicum), team training, dissertation work, conference attendance, and guided readings. Intensive reading with drawing key concepts for solving problems of the individual, nation and international levels.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>A Curriculum Designed for Success<\/h2>\n<p>The curriculum consists of coursework, a seminar on food safety and zoonoses, dissertation and associated activities. The coursework is designed into a one-year program broken down into two semesters. With even course distribution, the seminar in Semester I focuses on food safety while Semester II focuses on zoonoses. Two elective courses \u2014 Food Processing Technology and Ecosystem, and Food Animal Production and Health \u2014 are offered, with at least one elective course mandatory. The remaining years are devoted to the dissertation (doctoral research).<\/p>\n<h3>Year I \u00b7 Semester I<\/h3>\n<table><thead><tr><th>No<\/th><th>Course Code<\/th><th>Course Title<\/th><th>CrHr<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>FSZO 911<\/td><td>Advanced in Food Safety and Food Borne Diseases<\/td><td>3 (2+1)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>FSZO 921<\/td><td>Advanced Zoonoses<\/td><td>3 (2+1)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>MICR 911<\/td><td>Genomics and Bioinformatics<\/td><td>3 (1+2)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>STAT 911<\/td><td>Advanced Research Methodology and Biostatistics<\/td><td>3 (2+1)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>FSZO 931<\/td><td>Seminar I: Current Topics in Food Safety and Zoonoses<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Total<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<h3>Year I \u00b7 Semester II<\/h3>\n<table><thead><tr><th>No<\/th><th>Course Code<\/th><th>Course Title<\/th><th>CrHr<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>6<\/td><td>FSZO 912<\/td><td>Molecular Epidemiology of Zoonotic Pathogens<\/td><td>3 (3+0)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>FSZO 922<\/td><td>Food Safety Risk Analysis<\/td><td>2 (1.5+0.5)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>FSZO 932<\/td><td>Food Law and Global Trade<\/td><td>3 (3+0)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>FSZO 942<\/td><td>One Health Approach in Diseases<\/td><td>2 (2+0)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>FSZO 952<\/td><td>Seminar II: Current Topics in Food Safety and Zoonoses<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>FSZO 962<\/td><td>Food Processing Technology and Ecosystem (E)<\/td><td>2 (1.5+0.5)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>FSZO 972<\/td><td>Food Animal Production and Health (E)<\/td><td>2 (1.5+0.5)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Total<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Grand Total (Year I)<\/td><td>26<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>* Students are required to take at least one elective course<\/p>\n<h3>Year II & Above<\/h3>\n<table><thead><tr><th>No<\/th><th>Course 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