Master in Public Health (MPH)
Duration 2 years (4 semesters)
The Master in Public Health (MPH) is a postgraduate degree that focuses on public health systems, health policy, epidemiology, community health, health education, and preventive medicine. It prepares students to become public health professionals capable of addressing health challenges at community, national, and global levels.
Admission Entrance exam / merit + interview (varies by institute)
Mode Full-time / Part-time / Distance / Online
Affiliation Recognized by UGC / WHO / MCI (India-specific)
Eligibility Criteria:
Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or related fields
Curriculum Topics
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Environmental Health
- Health Policy & Management
- Social &Behavioral Sciences
- Public Health Ethics
- Research Methodology
- Communicable & Non-communicable Diseases
- Public Health Nutrition
- Health Economics
Specializations (Optional in 2nd Year): Epidemiology
- Health Policy & Management
- Reproductive & Child Health
- Global Health
- Health Informatics
- Environmental & Occupational Health
- Disaster Management
- Hospital Administration
Skills You Will Gain
- Designing and evaluating public health programs
- Disease surveillance and control strategies
- Statistical data analysis for health research
- Health policy development and advocacy
- Crisis management in health emergencies
- Leadership and health communication
- Promoting community health and well-being
Career Opportunities
Job roles after the diploma include:
- Public Health Specialist
- Epidemiologist
- Health Program Manager
- Community Health Officer
- Policy Analyst
- Health Educator
- Research Associate
- Environmental Health Officer
- Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Workplaces:
- Government Health Departments (NHM, NCDC, MoHFW)
- International Organizations (WHO, UNICEF, UNDP)
- NGOs and Public Health Foundations
- Research Institutes and Think Tanks
- Hospitals and Healthcare Networks
- Pharmaceutical and Health IT Companies
- Academic and Teaching Institutions
Eligibility Criteria (General)
Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Dental, AYUSH, Nursing, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, or equivalent
Minimum 50% marks