The Master of Public Health degree is a widely recognized professional credential for those seeking leadership and managerial positions in governmental, nonprofit, and private organizations in the public health industry. Texila American University's Master of Public Health could help you develop the administrative, ethical, and professional skills needed to apply public health principles to health education and communication programs.
Master of Public Health is Distance & ONLINE learning program. The medium of Instruction will be English. The program includes core courses and electives which can be selected from a range of options.
The MPH program seeks to provide students with an in depth understanding of issues in public health principles and practice, and apply this to the specific challenges in delivery, research, planning and management of health services in their national context.
The learning outcomes are:
Thorough understanding of global and national public health issues
Insight into the Health systems and their potential impacts on future public health policy directions in both developed and developing nations
Comprehensive understanding of the tools available to systematically assess and evaluate health needs
Critical awareness of how the research process may be applied in the study of public health
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Graduates who have a pass in MBBS, Engineering, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dentistry, Nursing, Veterinary Sciences. Arts & Science graduates with a minimum of 55% aggregate are eligible to apply.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Based on merit / interview/ Entrance examination.
DURATION OF THE COURSE
1. Duration : TWO YEARS
Eligibility: Any Bachelors OR Masters Degree
ACADEMIC REGULATION
Students will register with Texila American University, and undergo training in any of the affiliated institutes/ approved hospitals as per the norms of the University
METHOD OF TRAINING
Students will be encouraged towards the self learning educational scheme along with the guidance from the teaching faculty. The preceptor will function as mentor. Online learning platform (LMS) account will be provided to enrolled students where they can access their learning materials & digital library, communicate with faculty, participate in forums, blogs & wiki etc.
THE SYLLABUS
Duration |
First semester |
Second semester |
Third semester |
Fourth semester |
Remarks |
|
Core topics |
Core topics |
Electives |
Research |
Total |
2Years |
Epidemiology, Special epidemiology Biostatistics |
Social & Behavioral sciences Public health administration Environmental health |
Five electives |
Practicum Research Project |