Master of Public Health - M.P.H.

Master of Public Health is a postgraduate Medicine course. The topic public health belongs to a branch of medicine which deals with the following things like prevention and control of disease and disability, and the promotion of physical and mental health of the population on the international, national, state, or municipal level. Master of Public Health is aimed at developing public health administrators with 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 and regulatory affairs. This program mainly emphasizes preventive measures that pose a threat to public health than treatment that has become a focal point in the current global scenario.

Master of Public Health Eligibility

• The applicants should have completed an M.B.B.S., B.D.S. from a recognised university board or its equivalent any other degrees.
• In reputed colleges and universities, there is an entrance examination for admission.

Master of Public Health Syllabus

Syllabus of Public Health as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Master of Public Health Colleges

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology - Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram
• JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore   

Master of Public Health Course Suitability

• Master of Public Health is suitable for those who aspire to high-level roles in state, federal, and international health organizations, research and academic institutions, or the private sector.
• Applicants should have communication skills, analyzing a situation and problem-solving, managing conflict, advocacy and negotiating plans and goals.
• They should have a logical and analytical mind, problem-solving ability, leadership quality, ability to take timely decisions and self-motivation etc.

How is Master of Public Health Course Beneficial?

• Master of Public Health is beneficial for those who seek to upgrade themselves in the field of health care management and administrative tasks in health care organizations.
• The Course also develops analytical skills and knowledge in key areas of public health. Candidates will develop skills of judgment and become more accountable, reflective, critical and evaluative.
• They can also become social workers; can work with physical or learning disabilities people, in residential and day-care facilities, in criminal justice work, housing and community projects and with the homeless.

Master of Public Health Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Hospital Administration
• NGOs 
• Public Health Dept.
• Social Welfare Schemes

Master of Public Health Job Types

• Public Health Management Analyst
• Health Communications Specialist
• Public Relation Officer
• Research Scientist
• Health Resources Professional
• Professor/Lecturer
• Senior Technical Specialist
• Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
• Social Worker-cum-Counsellor
• Laboratory Technician