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Masters in Public Health
Course Start Date
1th August 2023
End Date
31 July 2025
Duration
2 Years
Programme Fee (Yearly)
Rs. 2.5 Lacs
Masters in Public Health
Introduction to Masters in Public Health Programme
The Masters in Public Health (MPH) is a highly innovative and specialized programme of study developed by the Jindal School of Public Health and Human Development (JSPH). The flagship Masters Programme being offered by the JSPH consolidates JGU’s extensive engagement in the field of public health in India. Grounded in a Global Health approach and building on a vast network of national and international collaborations, the MPH is a culmination of JGU’s dedication to promoting public service.
The MPH is a research-intensive two-year postgraduate degree programme that enables students to attain foundational training, skills and competencies to embark on a career in public health both in the Indian and global context. Building on the level of internationalization at JGU, the programme introduces students to a multiplicity of approaches and seeks to build competencies through a range of core courses, electives, specializations, dissertations and capstone options. In addition, students have the options of undertaking semester exchange and study abroad programmes with key institutions and centers of excellence in public health. In terms of outcomes, the students of the programme will be able to acquire the set of competencies, skills, and values based on the essential MPH Competencies designed by the Council for Education in Public Health (CEPH), United States of America
Why Study Masters in Public Health (MPH) at JSPH
Train global thought leaders who can strengthen the governance of public health in India and contribute to global health by positioning India to provide global leaders in public health innovation and impact
Inculcate a global perspective among the students and faculty through a global curriculum, international faculty and meaningful international collaborations
Promote cutting-edge research that fuels innovation in public health not only in India, but across the world, with a direct impact on advancing the goals of public health and sustainable human development
Establish meaningful collaborations between the government, regulators, private and public institutions, NGOs, and academia to facilitate the flow of knowledge and create quality-driven work opportunities for youth with an interest in public health and human development
Mentor and enable skilled individuals to be able to meet the human resource demands of public health administration and research in India.
Create an interdisciplinary learning environment based on the concept of human development, conducive to a community of well-rounded individuals with a broad perspective on public health.
Who Should Apply
The fields of public health and global health are open to interdisciplinary influences, and this is reflected in the intake of students. While both science and non-science graduates are eligible, the programme will also be useful for mid-career professionals working in health and other settings. The programme is open to both international students and students from India. With reference to India, students with degrees in Medicine, AYUSH, Dentistry, Veterinary Sciences, Allied and Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Statistics, Biostatistics, Demography, Population Studies, Nutrition, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology and Social Work, as well as any other related degree, would be eligible.