• Course Title : Master Of Public Health (MPH)
• Category/Level : Masters
• Course Duration (months) : 24 months
• Affiliated to : Patan Academy Of Health Sciences (PAHS)

Course Description:

The Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS)- Master of Public Health)(MPH),a two years full-time course, is a competency-driven, module-based course course intended to address the quality and access gaps in health facilities between rural and urban areas of Nepal. Students must demonstrate all PAHS core competencies each semester before exams and thesis defense. Students are continuously assessed on presentation, participation, and assignments throughout each module.

Selection: Through a common entrance exam by the Medical Education Commission, Nepal.
Scholarship Obligation: Scholarship students must work for a defined period at designated places as per the Ministry of Health and Population regulations.

Competencies
Graduates of the MPH program will be able to:
- Ethical Behavior: Demonstrate professional ethics and commitment to social justice, human rights, and peace.
- Leadership: Act as leaders and change agents to promote health and development in Nepal.
- Historical Analysis: Analyze the historical context and trends of health issues in Nepal, linking them to social and environmental causes.
- Health System Analysis: Study the development of Nepal’s health system and its impact on population health.
- Social Determinants: Understand and illustrate the social determinants of key public health problems from local to global perspectives.
- Political Advocacy: Advocate within the political process to improve health equity.
- Community Partnership: Work effectively with communities.
- Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, and share findings with stakeholders.
- Community Assessment: Conduct and use community assessments to inform health strategies.
- Epidemiology: Apply advanced epidemiology and public health practices to promote population health and innovate in public health problem prevention and control.
- Program Implementation: Plan and implement socially just and equitable health programs.
- Program Evaluation: Conduct formative and summative evaluations of programs, considering efficacy, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and return on investment.

Teaching Methods
- Didactic Lectures
- Case-Based Discussions
- Reading-Based Discussions
- Group Work (Assignments, Presentations, Seminars)
- Journal Club
- Skill Development Workshops
- Field Studies
- Project Work
- Self-study