Welcome to Our
Master of Public Health (MPH) Program.
Our Master of Public Health (MPH) program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address public health challenges and improve community health outcomes.
Approved by
DMET, Govt. of Odisha
Affiliated to
Utkal University
About Us
Welcome to our Master of Public Health (MPH) program—an enriching and transformative academic journey designed to equip aspiring public health leaders with the expertise, critical thinking skills, and passion needed to drive meaningful change in global and community health. Through a dynamic curriculum that integrates evidence-based research, policy analysis, and hands-on field experience, our program empowers students to tackle pressing public health challenges, advocate for health equity, and implement innovative solutions that improve the well-being of diverse populations worldwide.
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop public health professionals who are equipped with the competencies and practical skills needed to improve health outcomes, reduce health disparities, and advance health equity.
What Sets Us Apart
Our MPH program stands out for its interdisciplinary approach, experienced faculty, and emphasis on hands-on learning.
Experienced Faculty and Expert Mentorship
Our distinguished faculty members bring a wealth of experience from diverse fields of public health and provide valuable guidance and mentorship.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our robust and dynamic curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in public health principles while allowing them to specialize in areas such as global health or epidemiology.
Practical Experience and Fieldwork
Students participate in internships and field placements that provide firsthand experience addressing public health challenges.
Program Highlights
Our interdisciplinary curriculum covers key areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, environmental health, and social and behavioral sciences.
- Flexible Learning Options.
- Expert Faculty Members.
- Hands-On Experience.
- Global Perspective in Teaching.
About the Programme:
Masters of Public Health (MPH) program is in demand and is recognized as the benchmark academic credential. There is significant demand for public health professionals in India and abroad in the various field like epidemiology, biostatistics, surveillance, environmental health management, and program planning and evaluation. Creation of a dedicated Public Health Cadre has been identified as one of the important pre-requisites in this direction. Greater emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention as a means to reduce the costs of care by improving the health of our populations has created a broad array of new opportunities for professionals with advanced training in public health. This course will prepare competent cadre of professionals who have a basic understanding of the various aspects of public health and are able to successfully apply this knowledge towards dealing with public health challenges more particularly in Indian context. This course will utilize a basket of teaching/learning techniques such as simulation exercises, Lecture discussion, group discussion, tutorial, demonstration, case studies, role play, collaborative learning, assignments, visits to organizations of public health interest, field work, practical and field projects etc.
Candidates with graduate qualifications in Medicine, AYUSH, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Veterinary Sciences, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Allied and Health Sciences are eligible to apply. Candidates with graduation in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Statistics, Biostatistics, Management, Engineering, Demography, Population Studies, Nutrition, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Social Work, Economics, Law, or any equivalent qualifications are also eligible to apply. The candidates are required to pass their graduation with at least 60% marks. The candidates are required to have minimum computer skills to pursue the course.
- To create an interdisciplinary, interprofessional environment with students and faculty members of diverse backgrounds, interests, and expertise.
- To create an environment in which students are supported as they attain the knowledge, competencies, and values of public health.
- To foster the identification and realization of individual student's unique personal and professional goals.
- To offer a variety of public health opportunities to students through applied and integrated learning that will prepare them for roles in the public health workforce.
- To work continually to improve the health of populations by providing service and consultation to public health agencies and organizations at the local, state, national and international level.
- To provide an academic environment in which faculty and students advance the fields of public health research and practice.
- To establish and maintain thorough systematic program evaluation and development. To engage students in developing an understanding of public health professionalism.
The course will help candidate to develop skills in the following areas:
- Analytical and assessment skills for collecting and interpreting information
- Policy planning and development skills to address public health challenges.
- Communication skills for advocacy, dissemination of public health data and information
- Financial planning and management skills for running public health programs in the country
- Leadership skills to lead terms of public health managers.
The course will help candidate to develop skills in the following areas:
- Healthcare Administrators: Manage healthcare facilities and operations.
- Registered Nurses: Provide patient care and education.
- Epidemiologists: Investigate disease outbreaks and public health trends.
- Social and Community Service Managers: Oversee community programs.
- Dietitians and Nutritionists: Promote healthy eating and nutrition.
- Substance Abuse Counselors: Assist individuals dealing with addiction.
- Mental Health Counselors: Support those facing mental health challenges.
- Medical Records Technicians: Manage health data and records.