MPH in Lifestyle Medicine
Key Facts
Overview
Lifestyle Medicine is a dynamic public health discipline that incorporates evidence-based lifestyle preventive and therapeutic interventions for the general wellbeing of an individual, family, and society at large. The vast spectrum of lifestyle interventions is influenced by socio-cultural and demographic patterns and may include the management of nutrition, physical activity, stress, substance abuse, sleep hygiene, and relationships.
The MPH Lifestyle Medicine program equips public health professionals with relevant knowledge to suggest and support lifestyle modifying interventions and promote healthy behaviors for patients having chronic ailments or risk of chronic diseases understanding the population determinants of wellness, health, and disease. The curriculum of the lifestyle medicine specialization emphasizes interventions based on current scientific data, well-established behavioral and learning theories that promote holistic public health through the processes of education, behavioral change, and health promotion. The program focuses on practice-oriented scientific knowledge about exercise sciences, nutrition management, addiction medicine, chronic disease risk reduction, weight management, and health behavior-change techniques.
This program will enable you to focus your clinical knowledge and skills in medicine, nursing, psychology, osteopathy, pharmacy, or other public health professions towards lifestyle diseases. You will be academically prepared to apply preventive strategies to chronic diseases and risk factors; conduct individual health assessments; correctly evaluate and suggest lifestyle medicine-related research outcomes, and lead and evaluate health promotion projects. Health professionals who are not physicians are not able to practice medicine with this MPH degree.
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
Specialization Courses:
Mind-Body Interactions and Health Outcomes
Lifestyle Diseases and Risk Reduction
Obesity, Weight Management, and Disordered Eating
Addiction Medicine
Kinesiology and exercise medicine
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.
How much does it cost?
Optional Dual Degree
With this program, you have an option to pursue a second master's degree (MBA in Healthcare Leadership) via our partner institution, Rushford Business School, Switzerland via credit transfer.
How does it work?
Once you are nearing the completion of your master's degree from James Lind Institute, you will be transferred to Rushford Business School for the completion of the following additional courses:
- Managerial Skills
- Managerial Economics
- Cutting Edge Leadership
- International Business Environment
- Financial Management
- Accounting for Financial Reporting
- Accounting for Managerial Decisions
- Leadership and Managing Human Capital
- Financial Management & Decision Making in Healthcare
- Operations Management: Productivity & Quality
JLI will handle all the administrative and transfer requirements on your behalf.
How much time will this take?
It takes an additional 6 to 9 months to complete these and is a great way to earn a 2nd master's degree if you wish to.
Will it cost extra?
Yes, there is an additional fee for this pathway. Please check our online fee calculator for the exact amount.
Can I take up the dual degree later?
Yes, you can opt for the dual degree pathway later, even after your JLI master's degree completion. It is not required to opt for it right from the start.
Who is this pathway recommended for?
If you are someone who wants to earn two degrees in relatively less time and in a cost-efficient way then you should consider this option.
How to apply for this pathway?
You will see an option to select the dual degree pathway during the application process for your chosen MPH program.
So, which degrees exactly will I receive upon completion of the dual pathway?
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From James Lind Institute:
Advanced Diploma in Public Health Management (Upon completion of 1st 42 credits)
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Your chosen Master of Public Health Management Degree
From Rushford Business School:
MBA in Healthcare Leadership
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From James Lind Institute:
Advanced Diploma in Public Health Management (Upon completion of 1st 42 credits)
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Your chosen Master of Public Health Management Degree
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Career Opportunities
The job opportunities for public health professionals with an in-depth understanding of lifestyle medicine continue to grow.
