Master of Public Health

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Eligibility Criteria

Academic qualification in Bachelor in Health Science in any of the following subjects: Public Health, Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition and Health, Pharmacy, Medical Biochemistry, Medical laboratory, Health Promotion and Education, Optometry Education, Epidemiology, Radiography, Environmental health, Occupational Health, Post graduate diploma in health Promotion and Education, Nursing, Speech, Audiology language, Medicine and Surgery, Physiotherapy, Pathology, Dentistry and Veterinary Science.
Applicant with above degrees must be registered in a relevant professional council related to their bachelor degree.
One year work experience in health sector after bachelor degree in above-mentioned subjects.
Candidates should pass the entrance examination of Institute of Medicine.

Eligible candidates should appear for the entrance exam conducted by IOM, Exam section and the merit list will be published based on the marks secured in the entrance examination. The candidate selection and admission will then be done following the guidelines set by IOM.

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Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences

CTEVT +1Soalteemode, Kathmandu

Central Department of Public Health | Tribhuvan University

Tribhuvan University (TU)Maharajgunj, Kathmandu

Chitwan Medical College

CTEVT +1Bharatpur, Chitwan

Universal College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital

Tribhuvan University (TU)Bhairahawa, Rupandehi

Gandaki Medical College

Tribhuvan University (TU)Pokhara, Kaski

National Medical College

Tribhuvan University (TU)Birgunj, Parsa

Curriculum Structure

Year I

Paper	Title	Full Marks
I	Public Health Theory & Practices and International Health	100
II	Health System Management and Health Economics	60 + 40
	A: Health System Management (60)
	B: Health Economics (40)
III	Epidemiology	100
IV	Biostatistics and Research Methods	50 + 50
	A: Biostatistics I (50)
	B: Research Methods (50)
V	Health Promotion and Education	100
VI	Family Health and Nutrition	70 + 30
	A: Family Health (70)
	B: Food and Nutrition (30)
VII	Environmental and Occupational Health	70 + 30
	A: Environmental Health (70)
	B: Occupational Health (30)
VIII	Applied Sociology, Anthropology and Demography and Health	50 + 50
	A: Applied Sociology and Anthropology in Public Health (50)
	B: Demography and Health (50)

🔹 First Year Total Marks: 800

Year II

Paper	Title	Full Marks
IX	Public Policy, Health Policy and Evidence-Based Public Health Practice	100
X	Applied Health System Management and Health Care Financing	60 + 40
	A: National Health Management Policy and System (60)
	B: Health Care Financing (40)
XII	Biostatistics II	50
XIII	Practicum	50
-	Thesis	100

🔹 Second Year Total Marks: 400
🔹 Grand Total:1200

Course Outcome

Understand public health principles and systems
Analyze epidemiological and health data
Plan and manage health programs
Promote health education and awareness
Address environmental and occupational health issues
Develop health policies and interventions
Conduct public health research
Respond to disease outbreaks and emergencies
Ensure health equity and access
Prepare for leadership roles in public health sectors

More About This Program

Those looking for academic professional training in public health are the target audience for the master's program in public health. The program gives students the specialized knowledge and abilities in public health and its promotion that they need for a career in a variety of settings, including community-based organizations, government health institutions, national and international non-governmental organizations, and voluntary and for-profit organizations.

Students who complete the program will have a basic understanding of public health theory and how it is applied to the management of public health research and activities.

Through the implementation of evidence-based public health programs in partnership with pertinent sectors, the course seeks to produce professionals with a master of public health (MPH) degree in order to improve management of high-quality public health services, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and contribute to the socioeconomic development of the nation.