Master in Public Health

Program Description

Master in Public Health

offered by the School of Life Sciences, Rungta University

The Master of Public Health (MPH) at Rungta University is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary postgraduate programme designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and competencies to address public health challenges at the community, national and global levels. The curriculum integrates core domains such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health systems and policy, environmental health, and social and behavioural sciences, with a strong emphasis on research methods, programme planning and evaluation. Students gain exposure to real-world public health practice through fieldwork, internships and project work, preparing them to design, implement and evaluate public health interventions that improve population health outcomes. The MPH programme fosters critical thinking, ethical leadership and strategic decision-making skills in public health research, policy and practice.

Why This Course

Comprehensive Public Health Curriculum

Focus on core public health domains including epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy and management, and social determinants of health
Training in quantitative and qualitative research methods relevant to public health assessment and practice
Emphasis on health systems, programme planning, evaluation and health promotion strategies

Practical Labs & Field Exposure

Hands-on experiences through community health fieldwork, public health assessments and practicum placements
Exposure to public health data analysis and software tools used in health research and surveillance
Opportunities to work with health agencies and NGOs for real-world project implementation

Expert Faculty & Research Mentorship

Guidance from faculty with expertise in public health research, policy, and community health
Structured thesis supervision and support in research design, data interpretation and scientific reporting
Opportunities to present research at national and international forums

Global Health Perspectives & Collaboration

Exposure to global public health challenges and best practices in population health
Interaction with public health professionals through seminars, workshops and guest lectures
Access to international public health resources, case studies and collaborative learning environments

Career Pathways & Professional Growth

Preparation for careers as public health practitioners, programme managers, researchers, health policy analysts and community health experts
Skill enhancement for roles in government health departments, international agencies, NGOs and health consultancy
Support for advanced studies and research roles beyond the MPH degree

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifying Exam	Entrance Exam
Passing % Marks in Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Public health, Science, Biotechnology, Management, Pharmacy, Commerce, Social sciences	NA