Master of Science (MSc) Public Health and Disaster Engineering is a 2-year program by Pokhara University.
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To be eligible for admission, candidates must have completed a four-year Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil & Rural Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, Hydropower Engineering, B. Architecture, or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution. Applicants should have secured at least second division or a minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. In addition, candidates are required to fulfill all the admission test requirements. The final decision for admission will be based on the combined evaluation of the admission test scores and the interview performance.
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Analyze public health challenges in disaster-prone areas
Design and implement disaster risk reduction and management strategies
Study emergency response, recovery, and infrastructure resilience
Understand environmental health, sanitation, and safety in disasters
Apply engineering principles in disaster-resistant infrastructure
Use GIS and data modeling for disaster management planning
Integrate public health policies with disaster preparedness and recovery
Prepare for roles in government, NGOs, and disaster management organizations
The Master of Science in Public Health and Disaster Engineering (M.Sc. PHDE) is a two-year professional degree program designed to offer a competitive and holistic learning environment that emphasizes field-based knowledge and technical expertise. It integrates theoretical and practical aspects of designing, implementing, and managing public health, environmental, and engineering projects.
Graduates of this program are equipped to take up managerial roles in various national institutions such as the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Forests and Environment, the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of Water Supply and Sanitation, and the National Reconstruction Authority, among others, including NGOs and INGOs. The program combines classroom-based learning with discussions, presentations, case studies, guest lectures, and off-campus activities such as internships and project work.
The primary objective of the program is to develop professionals who, through research, knowledge, and experience, can reduce disaster risks and contribute to targeted public health responses. The curriculum is designed to build skills in analyzing disaster phenomena, evaluating international disaster strategies, designing risk reduction plans, assessing disaster impacts, and applying multidisciplinary tools to solve health-related engineering problems.
It also trains students to develop and implement strategies for disaster response, understand environmental factors influencing disasters, and build systems capable of operating during both normal and crisis conditions.
