Academics
Master of Public Health Curriculum
The MPH degree is an accelerated, intensive one-year program designed for highly motivated students and professionals seeking to enhance their careers in public health.
One year of intensive, practice-focused public health learning.
Students complete two semesters of rigorous coursework followed by three months of designing and leading community-based health projects through the Applied Practical Experience and thesis.
Research-informed teaching
Built around today’s public health challenges
The MPH curriculum exposes students to important issues affecting global public health and provides opportunities to work with public health professionals through local community-engaged projects.
Beyond coursework, students engage in hands-on public health learning experiences that have immediate and practical impact.
Coursework, Field Practice, and Thesis Leadership.
Students move from foundational public health learning to applied community-based projects that prepare them for professional public health leadership.
Curriculum Path
Progression from coursework to applied practice.
The program is structured to help students master core competencies before applying them through field-based public health work and original thesis development.
First Semester
September - DecemberStudents build a strong foundation in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion, research, and leadership.
Second Semester
February - JuneStudents deepen their training through disease control, program planning, family and reproductive health, environmental and occupational health, and electives.
APE & Thesis
July - SeptemberStudents design and lead community-based health projects and complete original thesis work as the capstone of the MPH experience.
Course Map
Courses students complete during the MPH program.
The curriculum combines core public health disciplines, applied planning skills, leadership, research methods, and specialized areas of public health practice.
First Semester Courses
| No. | Course |
|---|---|
| 01 | Introduction to Public Health |
| 02 | Epidemiology |
| 03 | Biostatistics |
| 04 | Foundations of Health Promotion |
| 05 | Research Design and Methodology |
| 06 | Health Policy, Management, and Leadership |
Second Semester Courses
| No. | Course |
|---|---|
| 01 | Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease Control |
| 02 | Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation |
| 03 | Family and Reproductive Health |
| 04 | Environmental and Occupational Health |
| 05 | Elective 1 |
| 06 | Elective 2 |
Applied Practical Experience and Thesis
Three months of applied community-based public health work.
After completing coursework, students spend three months designing and leading community-based health projects as part of the Applied Practical Experience. This capstone period culminates in original thesis work and allows students to make a meaningful contribution to public health practice.
- Design and lead community-based health initiatives.
- Apply core public health competencies in real-world settings.
- Work with public health professionals and community stakeholders.
- Complete original thesis work connected to applied practice.
Specialized Learning Areas
Additional public health focus areas reflected in the curriculum.
Students engage with specialized and emerging public health topics that support broader professional readiness and public health leadership.
Health Economics
Understanding health systems, resource allocation, and economic decision-making in public health.
Global Health
Exploring health challenges, systems, and interventions across global and regional settings.
Public Health Nutrition
Examining nutrition-related health challenges and population-level interventions.
Social and Behavioral Science
Understanding behavioral and social factors that influence public health outcomes.
Human Trafficking Perspective
Studying public health perspectives on human trafficking and vulnerable populations.
Occupational Health and Safety
Addressing health, safety, and risk in workplace and occupational environments.
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