MASTER in Public Health (MPH)

What is the Course? 

A Master of Public Health (MPH) is a postgraduate professional degree that focuses on public health practice rather than medical or clinical research. It equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to improve population health, prevent disease, and promote health equity.

📚 Course Overview (Scope of the MPH Program)

The MPH program covers various areas, including:

1. Core Subjects:

• Epidemiology
• Biostatistics
• Environmental Health
• Health Policy and Management
• Social andBehaviourall Sciences

2. Elective Specialisations (may vary by university):

• Global Health
• Health Informatics
• Public Health Nutrition
• Maternal and Child Health
• Occupational Health
• Health Promotion
• Infectious Disease Control

3. Practical Training:

• Internships with health departments, NGOs, or research institutes
• Community-based fieldwork
• Capstone projects or thesis

🎯 Scope / Career Opportunities

After an MPH degree, you can pursue careers in:

• Public Health Organisations (e.g., WHO, CDC, UNICEF)
• Government Health Departments
• Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
• Hospitals and Healthcare Systems
• Research Institutions & Academia
• Policy-making & Health Administration

Job Titles may include:

• Epidemiologist
• Public Health Analyst
• Health Program Manager
• Biostatistician
• Community Health Officer
• Environmental Health Specialist
• Policy Advisor

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Basic Requirements (varies by country and institution):

• Bachelor’s Degree: Usually in health sciences, medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, life sciences, or social sciences.
• In some countries, graduates from any stream are accepted.
• Minimum GPA/Percentage: As per the university requirement.
• Entrance Exams:
  • USA: GRE (may be optional), TOEFL/IELTS for international students.
  • India: University-level entrance tests or national exams like  NEET PG (for some).
  • UK/Canada/Australia: IELTS/TOEFL and possibly prior relevant experience.
    
     

Mode of Study:- All the degree courses run at COER University, Roorkee and compulsory to study on the regular mode. The university website is www.coeruniversity.ac.in