Scholarship / MY STUDY PLAN FOR A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD - the peerless University of Botswana [3]

Please help review and make suggestions to improve my study plan bellow, thanks!

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the fight against diseases

Infectious diseases are caused by different pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Over time, a very high mortality rate has been recorded from many of these diseases which resulted from poor understanding of the disease-causing agents hence, a good understanding of the different microorganisms and their disease causing capability is necessary to address this condition.

My experience at Good Shepherd Medical Centre Laboratory during my undergraduate internship exposed me to the diversity and the roles of microorganisms in different disease conditions hence, the need to acquire more knowledge in this field. With my background in Microbiology, I hope to use the knowledge of a master degree in this field to gain more understanding on different groups of microorganism and the application of this knowledge for improved control and elimination of these disease-causing agents.

My long term goal is to become a research scientist and an academic in a Nigerian University. Within five years after graduating, I hope to extend my research to earn a PhD at a program of international reputation and contribute immensely to knowledge I will be proud of. To achieve this goal, acquiring my master degree in a reputable university will avail me to do so.

Known for excellent training, the peerless University of Botswana remains one of the oldest in the South African region. The high recognition gained in innovative researches, presence of qualified and experienced faculties, excellent laboratory facilities and a good number of competent graduates trained in the past spurred my interest to study at this university.

I recognize the role this scholarship would play in funding me. This will give me an opportunity to exploit new technologies to support the fight against diseases. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Scholarship / Studies on disease prevention - MY STUDY PLAN FOR COMMON WEALTH SCHOLARSHIP [4]

A study plan has been composed by me for a scholarship award.

Please help vet and edit as much as possible, it will be appreciated

The study plan seek to describe:

1. Why have you chosen this particular course of study?
2. Why did you choose this university?
3. Why did you choose this country?
4. Any aspect of the course you find attractive?
5. How does this course fits with your past study?
6. How does the course fit into your future career plan?

NB: Article is meant to be 200 - 400 words.Unfortunately, i wrote 400+ words already....... lol......

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My hunger and thirst for studies on disease prevention and control got ignited in my third year as an undergraduate. It started during a course titled "Principle of Epidemiology and Public Health". A good exposition and understanding of this course in combination with a final grade of 3.97/5.00 made me developed a burning passion for public health studies. Also, the rapidly growing population of my country (Nigeria) presents a lot of health challenges as new disease are emerging and those previously controlled are re-emerging. Against this back drop, I chose to do a master study in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. While epidemiology deals with infectious disease surveillance and risk factor assessment, biostatistics focuses on the design of clinical trials and analysis of public health data aimed at prevention, control and eradication of disease in a population.

Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Nairobi, Kenya dated far back 1984. This makes it one of the oldest in the East African region known for training quality health care professional. The high reputation gained in innovative researches, presence of qualified and experienced faculty, excellent laboratory facilities and a good number of competent graduates trained in the past gave me the push to study at this university.

I decided to study in Kenya because in combination with her wonderful climate; education authorities and bodies provide a favorable and comfortable study environment for both local and international students. In addition, Kenya's capital city (Nairobi) provides an established social hub with diverse cultures. This will enable me to appreciate and learn to live with people from different backgrounds.

I have keen interest in Infectious Disease Epidemiology. This involves research focused on biological and dynamic features of infectious diseases with emphasis on epidemiologic approaches to social, behavioral and biological determinants of disease emergence, transmission, pathogenesis and immunity.

This area of study is in suture with my previous bachelor degree in Microbiology because fundamental courses have been taught already. This provides a good foundation for a master study in Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

My future career prospect depends greatly on the success of this scholarship. The study will prepare and qualify me for a doctorate degree in public health with which I will be able to carry out researches that will lead to formulation of policies that will contribute to the growth and development of Nigerian health sector. This I will do by teaching and promoting good health practices in higher institution, working with research institute and non-governmental organization that promotes good health among compatriots.