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Master of Public Health (MPH)
Structure of The Program
Master of Public Health (MPH) is 51-credit. The duration of the MPH program is 16 months, comprising four semesters. These credits include Core Courses (30 credits), Academic Elective Courses (12 credits), Viva voce and Comprehensive (09 credits).
Entry Requirement
Admission Requirements for the Master of Public Health
Requirements for Master of Public Health:
- Graduation in any discipline of Health Science.
- Graduation in any discipline with work experience in a healthcare organization.
- Possess an M.B.B.S., B.D.S., M.D. or a 3-4 year Bachelor’s degree or any other equivalent degree.
- No 3rd division (Exception may be made for candidates with a substantial amount of experience).
Course Duration
Specific Objectives
The duration of the MPH program is 16 months, comprising four semesters.
Degree
Requirements
A student of MPH. The program will have to complete 51 credit hours (17 courses) as distributed below:
Core Courses
- Number of Courses: 10 × 3
- Credit Hours: 30
Academic Elective Courses
- Number of Courses: 4 × 3
- Credit Hours: 12
Thesis
- Number of Courses: 1 × 3
- Credit Hours: 3
Comprehensive Written & Viva-Voce
- Number of Courses: 2 × 3
- Credit Hours: 6
Total
- Credit Hours: 51