About Master of Public Health (MPH)


The Master of Public Health program is a 2 year post graduate course which focuses in an array of specialisations, through research and field training aimed at developing within the students a mastery of the field. The emergence of Universal Healthcare, as the need of the hour towards providing the essential health services to each and every individual today's time, has placed public health students on the vital role of bridging this gap. The Faculty of Public Health offers this degree program which is designed to develop public health experts with the practical expertise and managerial skillsets which is essential to navigate the scope of the global healthcare. The program is aimed at nurturing public health personnel with the expertise in related areas of community health including disease characteristics, their prevention and control, management in crisis situations, forecast strategic disease prevention policies, quality assurance & regulatory affairs. As a way of promoting a culture of research, the Faculty of Public Health is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities which allow students to explore the various aspects related to the field. A cadre of trained public health professionals in the country are prepared through training by in-service health professionals and can look forward to career prospects such as Public Health Doctor, Public Health Consultant, Medical Director, Management Policy Advisor, Legislative Policy Advisor, Public Health Veterinarian amongst others. Through the expert guidance from an elite league of faculties the Faculty of Public Health goes on to teach and groom students in areas of various professional skills and career oriented abilities in preparation for their future careers.

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Master of Public Health (MPH)Program Outcomes


Why Study Master of Public Health (MPH)

Public health maintains a position of great significance in the society as it is one of the most commonly used fields in relation to non-governmental organisations and various social oriented programs in the field of healthcare. Experts in the field go on to be trained in various areas related to health and relief work in terms of disease control prevention mechanisms and safety precautions for the people in the society. Public health experts are of great importance as they take the hospital to the patients. The program prepares students to actively engage in field works of various levels.
Public Health Doctor

Public Health Doctor

An ability to understand the various aspects of specific disease outbreaks which go on to adversely impact the society and to prescribe relevant solutions to these problems.

Public Health Consultant

An ability to work and adapt to various social dynamics and geographic landscapes while dealing with patients from various cultural and national backgrounds.

Public Health Consultant
Medical Director

Medical Director

An ability to express the value in humanity, and uphold the dignity of the livelihood of the people and fundamental values of livelihood.

Management Policy Advisor

An ability to develop counselling skills and interpersonal abilities so as to effectively communicate with the patients.

Management Policy Advisor
Legislative Policy Advisor

Legislative Policy Advisor

An ability to conduct research on the various levels and innovate solutions which work towards the betterment of the society and the people in general.

Duration: 2 years (Semester System)


affiliation

Affiliation

Constituent College of Parul University

eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate shall have passed Bachelor’s degree in (medicine,dentistry, AYUSH, physiotherapy,nursing, public health, science,biotechnology, management, pharmacy,commerce, social sciences) with minimum 50% from a recognized University.

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Mode of Admission

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Master of Public Health (MPH) feesFees

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Master of Public Health (MPH)

₹ 90,000/- Annually*

* Tuition Fees may vary depending on the Country/ State in which the candidate has passed their qualifying examination.

Master of Public Health (MPH) CurriculumCurriculum

Semester 1

Semester 2

Introduction to Public Health

Internship

Health Management: Principles and Practices

Research Methodology & Research Ethics

Health Systems, Policies and Laws

Global Health

Epidemiology

Environmental & Occupational Health

Biostatistics

Public Health Nutrition

Demography & Population Sciences

Social and Behavioural Science in Health

Programme Management

Soft Skills for Public Health

 

Semester 3

Semester 4

Advanced courses in public health (Complsory Subjects :1)

Scientific Writing

Gender, Health & Rights

Dissertation

National Health Programmes

 

Communicable & Non- Communicable Disease

 

Ethics in Public Health

 

Health Promotion and Communication

 

Public Health Emergency Preparedness

 

Health Economics and Health Financing

 

 

Master of Public Health (MPH) Curriculum Medical Resources


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Central Clinical Laboratory

As a way of developing a medical research culture, the Faculty of Medicine provides state of the art facilities for research and experimentation which allows students

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Research and Development Lab

As a way of promoting research, innovation and novel ideas in the field of medicine, Parul University , has a designated research and development laboratory

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Multi-specialty Teaching Hospital

As a way of promoting a practical hands-on training experience for the students, the faculty of medicine is equipped with a 650 bedded Multispecialty Hospital,

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