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SCHOOL OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT

MPH – Infectious Diseases (Online)

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Overview
Courses
Careers
Eligibility
Dual Degree
Accreditation
Overview

Approx. Program Length

18 Months

Total month

Total ECTS Credits

138

Tuition Fee (Online)


PAYABLE IN INSTALLMENTS We understand the need for flexible and affordable tuition fee payments. JLI offers you tuition fee payment in installments. After submitting your application for admission, a payment plan will be offered.

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Program Overview

The COVID 19 pandemic has highlighted the need for capacity building for infectious diseases, not only in the developing world but also for the developed nations. The healthcare infrastructure worldwide has been caught by a surprise and is struggling to keep pace with the rapid contagion.  Infectious disease specialists both at tertiary care and public health grassroots levels are important in treating and controlling infectious diseases.

 

There is a tremendous need for infectious disease professionals worldwide. In addition, continuous training of healthcare professionals is extremely important, to help them know about the evolving best practices in the management of novel and emerging infectious diseases.

 

The ‘MPH Infectious Disease’ program provides a focussed understanding of infectious diseases including microbiology principles, public health, nosocomial infections, epidemiology, biostatistics, nutrition, immunology, research methodology, surveillance and drug development.

 

This is a comprehensive program for students to acquire an advanced understanding of diverse infectious diseases including their diagnosis, treatment, control, and epidemiology. Students complete a project under the mentorship of an expert infectious disease specialist. Mentors help students to find such opportunities for research.

 

 

Courses

Approx. Course Length

2-3 weeks

Total ECTS Credits

138

Max. Number of Transfer Credits:

42

What will you study?

 

Complete all credit requirements for the Master of Public Health (MPH) Management program – Proceed to Specialization in Infectious Diseases

 

Upon enrollment in this program students will first complete all credit requirements of the Master of Public health (MPH) Management program. You can view the program details here

 

Complete Specialization in Infectious Diseases – Receive MPH with Specialization in Infectious Diseases Degree

 

Upon completion of all credit requirements for the award of the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, you will initiate a specialization in Infectious Diseases. The duration of this specialization is usually 36 weeks. After completing the specialization, you will receive the MPH with Specialization in Infectious Diseases Degree.

 

Following is the structure of the MPH with Specialization in Infectious Diseases Degree program:

 

  • Infectious Disease: Past and Present
  • Principles of Biology
  • Basic Microbiology
  • Immunology of Infection and Vaccines
  • Parasitic Infections
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Viral Infections
  • Fungal Infections
  • Healthcare-Associated Infection
  • Nutrition & Infection
  • Quantitative Methods for Investigating Infectious Disease Outbreaks
  • Medical Anthropology in Public Health
  • Ethics and infectious disease
  • Drug Development for Infectious Diseases

 

Careers & Outcomes

Job Growth

24%

Outcomes:

 

The ‘MPH in Infectious Diseases’ upholds the mission of James Lind Institute for bridging the skills-need gap in public health and clinical research. An infectious disease specialization offers public health professionals a variety of rewarding career options. Infectious disease training and skills make you well suited to a variety of roles in public health.

The program provides a focussed understanding of communicable diseases and strengthens your skills for developing policies and strategies for their treatment, surveillance and control. The MPH infectious disease program at JLI will help provide a trained workforce for the public health systems.

Apart from public health practice, students who successfully complete this program will also be able to explore careers in the fields of academics & training, community education, consulting, patient advocacy, policy development, hospital infection control, and NGO operations to name a few.

 

Job Outlook:

Excellent

 

Career Opportunities:

The job market for infectious disease-related jobs continues to grow at a much higher rate than the market average. According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS), infectious disease specialists will see their job prospects increase by 24% in the next 10 years.

 

 

Eligibility

Eligibility

James Lind Institute maintains very high standards for students who enter our academic programs. For all MPH programs, the following criteria need to be met before admission is offered to a prospective student.

 

Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent recognized academic title in any of the following areas will suffice the academic entry criteria for MPH programs.

 

Behavioral and social sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Counselling)

Biomedical Sciences

Biostatistics

Chemistry

Dentistry, Oral Health

Development Studies

Environmental Health

Exercise and Sport Science

Food Science

Health Economics

Health Management

Medicine, Medical sciences

Nursing

Nutrition

Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Therapy

Pharmacy

Physiotherapy

Public Health or Health Sciences

Science (All disciplines)

Speech Therapy

Veterinary sciences

 

For students who don’t have a Bachelor’s Degree, there can be a possibility to use Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE). JLI generally utilizes over 3 years of experience in a significant role for waiver of Bachelor’s Degree. Please contact us at jli-sph@jliedu.ch for exploring this pathway.

 

Evidence of Proficiency in English

IELTS 6.0+

PET 50+

TOEFL 550+

 

The English proficiency test can be waived for the following candidates:

Native English Speakers, or;

Applicants having completed their schooling in English (i.e. High School Diploma or IB), or;

Applicants having completed their undergraduate degree in English in an English speaking country.

Dual Degree

Approx. Program Length

+36 Weeks

Total ECTS Credits

+48

Tuition Fee (Online)


PAYABLE IN INSTALLMENTS We understand the need for flexible and affordable tuition fee payments. JLI offers you tuition fee payment in installments. After submitting your application for admission, a payment plan will be offered.

Amount
From :
To :

Format

Online

What is the MPH/MSc Dual Degree Program?

 

In the dual degree program, you will complete an additional 48 ECTS Credits through online learning at International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Rome, Italy (Università Telematica Internazionale UniNettuno ‘UTIU’). You will receive two degrees as follows:

 

You can either chose to complete these 48 ECTS Credits during or after the completion of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. This is a very unique opportunity to earn a Master’s degree in Public Health via the Master of Science in Public Health Management Program at UTIU. The program has been thoughtfully structured in order to provide the required knowledge and skills to new aspirants, current Public Health professionals, and those working or aspiring to work within the health sector.

 

 

Duration: 36 Weeks

 

Following is the structure of the additional 48 ECTS Credits for the MSc in Public Health Management Program:

Principles of Public Health UN-001
6 Credits | 6 weeks
Globalization and Public Health Challenges UN-002
6 Credits | 6 weeks
Public Health Systems and Public Health Policies UN-003
6 Credits | 6 weeks
Ethical, Cultural and Behavioural Aspects of Health UN-004
6 Credits | 6 weeks
Final Dissertation/Thesis UN-005
24 Credits | 12 weeks

Accreditation

  • EduQua Certified Swiss Institution

    James Lind Institute is certified by EduQua, a Swiss quality label for further education institutions. EduQua is an accreditation body recognized and supported by the Swiss Confederate Government. EduQua is the first quality certification for public and private educational institutions in Switzerland and is recognized, supported, and endorsed by the following organizations: • Swiss Federal Government • Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK) • State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) • Swiss Conference for Professional Training department (SBBK) • Swiss Association of Employment Departments (VSAA) • Swiss Federation for Adult Learning (SVEB)

  • Swiss Higher Education Institution

    James Lind Institute is an approved post-secondary higher educational Institution with the authority to award private degrees in Switzerland. The institute is registered in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland under the UID CHE-255.747.977.

  • International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Italy

    JLI is affiliated with International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Italy to offer bachelor, master and doctorate programs. Uninettuno is recognised by the Ministry of Education, University and Reasearch in Italy.

  • International Council For Open & Distance Education (ICDE), Norway

    James Lind Institute is a proud member of the prestigious International Council for Open & Distance Education. ICDE has consultative partner status with UNESCO and shares UNESCO’s key value – the universal right to education for all. ICDE further derives its position from the unique knowledge and experience of its members throughout the world in the development and use of new methodologies and emerging technologies.

  • International Organization For Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 Certified

    James Lind Institute (JLI) is fully accredited by the AMERICAN BOARD OF ACCREDITATION SERVICES (ABAS) as per ISO 9001:2015 standards for providing Training & Education Programs related to healthcare and allied sectors.

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