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Objectives
- To develop skilled public health professionals capable of addressing health challenges at community and policy levels
- To equip students with knowledge in epidemiology, biostatistics, health systems, and environmental health
- To promote research and evidence-based solutions in disease prevention and health promotion
- To prepare leadership for national and global public health initiatives
Role and Scope
- Career opportunities in public health departments, NGOs, WHO, UN, and other global health agencies
- Employment in research institutions, hospitals, academia, and health policy organizations
- Eligibility for Ph.D. programs in Public Health and related fields
- Roles include Public Health Specialist, Epidemiologist, Health Policy Analyst, Health Program Manager
Semesters and Courses
1st Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Theory | Practical | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSPH-7101 | Public Health Principles and Practices | 3 | 0 | 03(3+0) |
| MSPH-7102 | Biostatistics and Computer Application | 3 | 0 | 03(3+0) |
| MSPH-7103 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 | 0 | 03(3+0) |
| MSPH-7104 | Health Policy, Planning and Management | 3 | 0 | 03(3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 12(12+0) | |||
2nd Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Theory | Practical | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSPH-7105 | Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases | 3 | 0 | 03(3+0) |
| MSPH-7106 | Environmental and Occupational Health | 3 | 0 | 03(3+0) |
| MSPH-7107 | Research Methods: Quantitative & Qualitative | 3 | 0 | 03(3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 9(9+0) | |||
3rd Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Theory | Practical | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSPH-7108 | Health System | 2 | 1 | 03(2+1) |
| MSPH-7109 | Reproductive and Child Health | 3 | 0 | 03(3+0) |
| MSPH-7110 | Human Resource Management for Health | 2 | 1 | 03(2+1) |
| Total Credit Hours | 9(9+0) | |||
4th Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSPH-7111 | Practicum OR One Publication in Peer Reviewed Journal (HEC Indexed Journal) | Compulsory | ||
| MSPH-7201 | Research and Thesis | 6(0+6) | ||
| Grand Total | 36(34+2) | |||