Academic programme
Master of Public Health [from 2022]
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point credit scale (or equivalent) from a recognized University. If an applicant possesses a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated field, the application may be considered if the applicant can demonstrate at least five years relevant work experience or offer a related graduate qualification, such as, a Master’s or Post Graduate Diploma.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.
First Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH6107 | Foundation Biostatistics | 4 | — |
| MPH6106 | Foundation Epidemiology | 4 | — |
| MPH6104 | Health Behaviour | 3 | — |
| MPH6108 | Health Systems | 4 | — |
| MCS5205 | Strategic Communication: MR, PR, and CSR | 3 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH6206 | Dissertation Seminars | 0 | — |
| YYY6203 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Choose either MPH6207 (Health Systems Administration Track) OR MPH6204 (Biodiversity & Public Health Track) OR MPH6215 (Global Health Track) |
| YYY6201 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Choose either MPH6209 (Health Systems Administration Track) OR MPH6212 (Biodiversity & Public Health Track) OR MPH6217 (Global Health Track) OR MPH6214 (Epidemiology) |
| YYY6205 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Please Consult with your Head of Department (HOD). |
| YYY6204 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Choose either MPH6208 (Health Systems Administration Track) OR MPH6211 (Biodiversity & Public Health Track) OR MPH6216 (Global Health Track) OR MPH6213 (Epidemiology) |
| MPH6205 | Research Methodology | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH7105 | Culminating Experience project | 4 | — |
| MPH7106 | Dissertation Seminars | 0 | — |
| YYY6101 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Choose either MPH7107 (Health Systems Administration Track) OR MPH7108 (Biodiversity & Public Health Track) OR MPH7110 (Global Health Track) OR MPH7109 (Epidemiology) |
Semester 2
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH7206 | Dissertation Seminars | 0 | — |
| MPH7204 | Practicum | 5 | — |