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Masters In Public Health

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Master of Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) at GD Goenka University is a 2-year postgraduate programme designed for graduates seeking advanced knowledge in epidemiology, health data analysis, public policy, health systems management and research.

Unlike clinical medicine, which primarily focuses on individual patients, public health addresses health challenges at the level of populations, communities and healthcare systems.

Programme Overview

Duration: 2 years
University: GD Goenka University, Gurugram, Haryana, India
School: School of Healthcare & Allied Sciences
Level: Postgraduate / Master's
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks
Relevant backgrounds: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Allied Health Sciences, Public Health, Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Nutrition, Psychology and other recognized disciplines
Selection: Merit-based admission according to university criteria
Internship: 200 hours, generally completed over 2 months after the second semester

International applicants should confirm qualification equivalence requirements.

What You Will Study

Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Health Systems & Policy
Public Health Programme Management
Health Economics
Financial Management & Budgeting
Demography & Population Sciences
Reproductive Health & Family Planning
Environmental & Occupational Health
Social & Behaviour Change
Research Methodology
Public Health Law & Ethics
Programme Evaluation
Research & Dissertation

Specialization Streams

Students can further develop expertise through elective streams such as:

Epidemiology
Program Policy & Planning
Health Management
Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child & Adolescent Health

These streams allow students to align their studies with different public health career paths.

Why Is It Relevant to Africa?

West Africa faces significant challenges involving communicable and non-communicable diseases, maternal health, nutrition, access to healthcare and health-system strengthening.

Graduates may contribute to:

Public health data analysis
Health programme design and evaluation
Disease surveillance
Healthcare resource planning
Community health programmes
Health policy development and implementation

Career Opportunities

Public Health Officer
Epidemiologist
Programme Manager
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Health Policy Analyst
Research Associate
Public Health Consultant
Healthcare Administrator
NGO Programme Coordinator
Health Promotion Specialist
Public Health Researcher
Academic or Research Professional, subject to qualification requirements

Graduates may work in government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, healthcare organizations and international development settings.

Important: An MPH does not automatically guarantee employment with organizations such as WHO, UNICEF or other international institutions. Recruitment depends on professional experience, skills, language ability and the requirements of each position.

Field-Based Learning

The programme includes:

Internships and field exposure
Community projects
Public health surveys
Research activities
Dissertation
Workshops and expert interaction

The official curriculum currently includes a 200-hour internship completed over approximately 2 months.

Tuition Fees

The university currently publishes:

1st Year: ₹1,62,000
2nd Year: ₹1,32,000

Another total displayed on the same programme page currently differs from the yearly figures. Final fees should therefore be confirmed for the relevant intake.

NB: Tuition fees may be revised by the university. Please always refer to Access India for the latest fees and official information applicable to your intake.