Master in Public Health (MPH) at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Science, Master in Public Health (MPH) Colleges in Nepal

Master In Public Health (MPH)

Affiliated to: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Science

About Course

Course Title : Master In Public Health (MPH)
Category/Level : Masters
Course Duration (months) : 24 months
Affiliated to : B.P. Koirala Institute Of Health Science

Course Description:

The course duration of MPH is of two years (4 sessions). The basic courses are taught in first year i.e. in first two sessions. In the second year, students invest more time in the field doing their thesis, electives and Public Health practice. In public health practice, students are posted for 3 months in various district public health offices where they work for national health programs with supervision from District Public Health Officers and faculty from the School. During electives, they work in an INGO/NGO of their choice under the supervision of that organization and faculty from the School. Evaluation is done in the form of internal assessment at the end of session and final exm at the end of course.

After this training, graduates can pursue a variety of careers including public health managers, researchers, team leaders, teachers etc in government public health offices, in NGOs/INGOs, or in Universities.

Admission info

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates with Bachelor degree in disciplines of MBBS, BDS, B.Sc./ BN Nursing, BPH, Bachelor in Veterinary Sciences, Bachelor in Management related to health issues, Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery.

Candidates with Master degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Psychology, Management, Biology and Life Sciences, Social Work, Rural Development and Education with health education as major and with 2 years work experience in field based health program/activities.

All candidates should take an entrance exam conducted by the Institute and score at least 40%. Admission is done on the basis of merit.

Currently total seats of MPH are 10 and this is aimed to reach 20. All students are required to reside in hostel. The school has its own library and computer lab.

Entrance Examination

The Entrance examination will be of 3 hours duration with 200 single best response multiple choice questions carrying 200 marks. The Entrance Examination is common for both Nepalese and International candidates. The subjects from where the questions will be asked are:

Health Related 80

Research Methodology 60

English 40

Aptitude on Public Health & General Knowledge 20