MS Public Health

MSPH

COURSE FACT
STUDY LEVEL STUDY NOTE PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Post Graduate

Full-Time

2 years/ 4 Semesters

36

Eligibility Criteria

MBBS (Registered With PMDC)Students from above discipline with the CGPA 2.5 or 60% in annual system will be eligible

OBJECTIVES

  • Develop a profound comprehension of the foundational principles and theories underpinning public health practices across diverse contexts, tailored for graduates with health professional backgrounds.
  • Cultivate advanced analytical and research capabilities in epidemiology and biostatistics, empowering graduates to critically assess and interpret evolving health trends
  • Empower health professionals with the expertise to skillfully develop, execute, and evaluate holistic health promotion and disease control strategies tailored to the distinct requirements of diverse communities
  • Incorporate practicums to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world public health challenges, while concurrently enhancing the capacity of current professionals and infrastructure to effectively address complex public health demands

ROLE AND SCOPE

  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of fundamental principles, models, and theories that form the basis of public health practices and apply this knowledge to address current and emerging health challenges.
  • Assess the relevance and applicability of diverse public health theories and approaches to specific health contexts, integrating their prior health professional backgrounds for effective problem-solving.
  • Utilize epidemiological methods and bio statistical techniques to analyze complex health data, interpret trends, and make evidence-based decisions to improve public health outcomes.
  • Design and conduct research studies in public health, including formulating research questions, selecting appropriate methodologies, and interpreting and communicating research findings effectively.
  • Design comprehensive health promotion strategies that consider cultural, social, and behavioral factors, demonstrating the ability to address the unique health needs of the diverse communities.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion and disease control strategies through rigorous assessment methods, adapting strategies as needed to achieve desired public health outcomes.
  • Gap the bridge between theory and practice by undergoing through practical field experiences and demonstrating the application of theoretical knowledge to real-world public health challenges.
  • Significantly enhance the skills of current public health professionals and infrastructure, actively addressing complex challenges and contributing to improved health outcomes.

Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Nature
PH-701 Introduction to Epidemiology 3 (3-0) Major
PH-702 Research Strategies in Public Health 3 (3-0) Interdisciplinary
PH-703 Biostatistics and Computer Applications 3 (2-1) Interdisciplinary
PH-704 Health System 3 (3-0) Major
  Total Credit Hours 12  

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Nature
PH-705 Inventory in Health Care System 3 (3-0) Major
PH-706 Environmental and Occupational Health 3 (3-0) Major
PH-707 Public Health Principles and Practices 3 (3-0) Major
PH-708 Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases 3 (3-0) Major
  Total Credit Hours 12  

Semester III

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Nature
PH-70x Elective-I 3 (3-0)  
PH-70x Elective-II 3 (3-0)  
PH-720 Research Thesis 6 (0-6)  
  Total Credit Hours 12  

Semester VI

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Nature
PH-720 Research Thesis (continue from III semester) 6 (0-6)  
  Total Credit Hours 6  
  Grand Total 36  

List of Elective Courses

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
PH-709 Health Policy, Planning and Management 3 (3-0)
PH-710 Health Economics 3 (3-0)
PH-711 Human Resource Management for Health 3 (3-0)
PH-712 Health Education and Promotion 3 (3-0)
PH-713 Demography and Population Dynamics 3 (3-0)
PH-714 Disease Control and Eradication 3 (3-0)
PH-715 Community-Based Reproductive Health Interventions 3 (3-0)
PH-716 Nutrition for Children, Adolescent and Mother 3 (3-0)
PH-717 Community Management of Malnutrition 3 (3-0)
PH-718 Emergency and Disaster Management 3 (2-1)

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