Program Code

SHS-00

Program Code
Program Level

Post Graduate

Level
Program Duration

2 Years

Duration

Programme Overview

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a professional postgraduate degree focused on public health practice rather than research or academics. It is designed to train individuals in preventing diseases, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized community efforts.

Programme Objectives

The MPH Program is dedicated to advancing the field of healthcare through formative and inspired curricular design that includes:

  • Develop public health leaders with a strong foundation in theory and practice.
  • Equip students with analytical and research skills to assess health problems.
  • Promote understanding of social, economic, and environmental determinants of health.
  • Train professionals to design, implement, and evaluate public health programs.
  • Foster interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration in addressing health issues.
  • Build capacity to respond to public health emergencies and pandemics.

Programme Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

  • Apply epidemiological methods to the breadth of settings and situations in public health practice.
  • Analyze and interpret biostatistical data.
  • Design and evaluate public health interventions and policies.
  • Understand and implement health systems management
  • Conduct health education and promotion
  • Use research methods to identify and address public health issues.
  • Demonstrate ethical decision-making in public health leadership roles.
  • Communicate public health content effectively to a diverse set of audiences.

Career Path

Graduates of MPH programs can work in government, non-profit, international, and private sectors. Common roles include:

Job Title Description
Epidemiologist Studies disease patterns, causes, and controls outbreaks.
Public Health Officer Implements community health programs and monitors health indicators.
Health Policy Analyst Evaluates and develops policies to improve public health systems.
Biostatistician Analyzes data to support health decisions and research.
Health Educator Promotes wellness through education campaigns and outreach.
Program Manager (NGO/Health Projects) Manages public health programs and supervises teams.
Environmental Health Specialist Assesses risks and implements policies to protect health from environmental hazards.
Healthcare Administrator Manages operations in hospitals, clinics, or public health departments.
Global Health Specialist Works on international health initiatives and policy.
Clinical Research Coordinator Oversees clinical trials and research studies in healthcare settings.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum percentage and others criteria for admission will be as per UGC/ Concerned Regulatory Bodies.

Provided below are the criteria that need to be met for the given course.

For National Students

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health.
  • Minimum percentage and others criteria for admission will be as per UGC/ Concerned Regulatory Bodies

For International Students

  • Rule framed by University Grants Commission (UGC) and notified in its website www.ugc.ac.in will be followed for deciding the eligibility and admission of International students to various courses offered in Om Sterling Global University, Hisar.

Programme Syllabus

The syllabus of the program plays a major role in how the students turn out for the profession. The syllabi drafted by the School of Health Sciences are detailed and cover the necessary components to ensure a complete and overall education of the students. Given below is the syllabus for Master in Public Health (MPH)

Semester I

 

S.No. Subject
01. Community Medicine and Public Health
02. Concept of Health and Disease
03. General Epidemiology and Epidemiological Methods
04. Genetics and Health
05. Demography and Family Planning
06. Field Visit-I

Semester II

S.No. Subject
01. Biostatistics
02. Public Health Nutrition
03. Health Education, Communication and Promotion
04. Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
05. Sociology and Community Health
06. Biostatistics Practical
07. Field Visit-II

Semester III

S.No. Subject
01. Maternal and Child Health Programme
02. School, Urban and Occupational Health
03. Quantitative Research Methodology and Data Management
04. Health Planning, Administration and Management
05. Community Geriatrics and Mental Health
06. Field Visit-III
07. Hospital Equipment Management System

Semester IV

S.No. Subject
01. Specialty Clinics
02. Project Work

How to Apply

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