Master of Public Health or MPH is a postgraduation course that comes under the health sciences. MPH course duration is 2 years which is equally segregated into 4 semesters. MPH course can be taken up by only those students who have completed their bachelor's degree in any of the health sciences such as MBBS, BPT, Nursing, BDS, Pharmacy, Allied Sciences, etc.
Master of Public Health Course Suitability
. The course is suitable for those who aspire to high-level roles in state, federal, and international health organizations, research and academic institutions, or the private sector.
. They should have communication skills, analyzing a situation and problem-solving, managing conflict, advocacy, and negotiating plans and goals.
. They should have a logical and analytical mind, problem-solving ability, leadership quality, ability to take timely decisions and self-motivation, etc.
. Candidates willing for further studies also are suitable for the course.
MPH Course Details
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Degree
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Masters
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Full-Form
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Master of Public Health
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Duration
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Course Duration of Master of Public Health [MPH] is 2 Years.
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Age
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No Age Limit
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Minimum Percentage
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50%
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Subjects Required
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MBBS, BDS, or any other equivalent degree
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Average Fees Incurred
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The average MPH course fee in India ranges from 10,000 to 1.2 Lakh per annum.
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Similar Options of Study
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MHA
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Average Salary Offered
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The average MPH course salary in India is 6.6 Lakh per annum.
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Employment Roles
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Program Manager - Non-Profit Organization, Program Coordinator - Non-Profit Organization, Operations Manager, Content Writer, Business Technology Analyst, Clinical Research Manager etc
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Placement Opportunities
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Government Agencies, WHO, Private R&D facilities like Dynamics Research Corporation (DRC) and other such organizations.
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MPH Specialisations:
Many specializations come under the Master of Public Health course. Some of the MPH specializations are mentioned below:
- Biostatistics
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Epidemiology
- General Public Health
- Social and Behavioural Sciences
- Disaster Management & Emergency Preparedness
- International Public Health Management
- Public Health Policy & Management
- Public Health Education
- Health Services Administration
MPH Job Opportunities:
There are many job opportunities available for MPH graduates. Some of the job profiles available are of great value. Some of the job profiles for MPH graduates are mentioned below:
- Assistant Environmental Scientist
- Assistant Professor Epidemiology
- Assistant Public Health Professor
- Biosecurity Specialist
- Bioterrorism Researcher
- Chief Medical Officer
- Clinical Infectious Disease Specialist
