MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Key Facts
Overview
Epidemiology is a scientific discipline of high importance. Finding the distribution of disease, casualty assessment, source identification, control measures and the interplay of the preventive health measures with socio-political, ethical, and scientific factors forms the backbone of this unique science.
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed many fields including epidemiology. Like many disciplines that are directly or indirectly engaged in the study of COVID-19, epidemiologists are leading in research and policy implementations globally. The practice of epidemiology is fast expanding with contributions of researchers from other disciplines like mathematics, information technology, geographical sciences, and physics. The need for quality, in-depth, detailed, interdisciplinary, ethical, and timely epidemiological data has created a major demand for accomplished epidemiology professionals at all levels for satisfying the needs of policymakers, public health practitioners, researchers, and the media.
The ‘MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics' program provides an in-depth understanding of epidemiology study designs, methods, and operations, infectious and chronic disease epidemiology, policy aspects, genomic epidemiology, biostatistics and data analytics.
The program is comprised of 138 ECTS credits and can be completed in about 18 months. For a detailed list of courses taught in this program, please refer to the curriculum.
After completion of 42 credits, an interim qualification of Advanced Diploma in Public Health Management is awarded. This part of your studies only includes coursework. This is followed by the completion of additional 72 credits via coursework and 24 credits via dissertation under the guidance of a mentor.
Curriculum
Introduction To Public Health and Healthcare
Community Medicine
Epidemiology
Health Planning and Hospital Management
Health Economics
Biostatistics
Nutrition
Data and Communication
Environmental Health
Mental Health
Introduction to Surveillance
Preventive Medicine and Population Health
Resources and Administration
Infectious Diseases
Immunization
Global Health Policy and Development
Planetary Health
Fundamentals of Sexual and Reproductive Health
Health and Human Rights
Research Methods
Occupational Health
Evaluating International Public Health Issues
Public Health Disasters: A Global Ethical Framework
Public Health Risk Assessment for Human Exposure to Chemicals
Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Urban Living and Public Health
Pharmaceuticals in Global Public Health
Geospatial Analysis of Public Health
Global Health Security
Global Health Collaboration
Specialization Courses:
Principles and Methods of Epidemiology
Statistical Thinking and Data Analysis
Infectious Disease Modelling
Emerging and Neglected Tropical Diseases
Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Nutritional Epidemiology
Mental Health‐ Epidemiology and Intervention
Electives (Any two)
Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology
Social Epidemiology
Cancer Epidemiology
Reproductive Epidemiology
Environmental Epidemiology
Dissertation
This program is conducted fully online in an asyncronous format.
Once you are enrolled you will be provided a username and password to login to our e-Campus. All the courses that you are supposed to study will be available in your account. You can log in and complete your courses at any time of your convenience. Study materials are provided in the form of lectures, reading materials, additional videos, research papers, and so on. The faculty can be contacted for any assistance when required. All tests and assignment submissions also take place via the e-Campus. For more information please refer to the online learning section of the website.
Start Your Program
Complete 42 Credits
Interim Award - Advanced Diploma in Public Health Management
Complete Additional MPH and Specialization Courses (72 Credits)
Submit Dissertation - 24 Credits
Master's Degree Awarded
This program requires a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent recognized academic title, preferably in a life science-related area. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please reach out to our admission staff.
- A passport size photo (head and shoulders only)
- Copy of identity proof e.g. a copy of passport or any other government-issued identity card
- Copy of bachelor’s degree or equivalent (degree/higher national diploma etc.)
- Copy of academic transcripts/marks sheets from the bachelor’s degree
Additional requirements if opting for the dual degree pathway:
- Copy of High School Diploma / Secondary School Certificate
- CV