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Master of Public Health

Master of Public Health (MPH)

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Course Overview

Study Level

Course duration
Credits

43

Mode of Delivery

In Person

level 1 est. tuition

JMD$ 2,507,700 / USD$ 18,076

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The amounts quoted for are the existing fees for the Academic Year 2024/2025 and are subject to changes based on variation in the number of credits assigned to the course of study and the cost per credit at the time of delivery

The MPH is organized around the five core disciplines of Health Policy and Community Health Practice, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health Science, and Social Psychology for Public Health. The MPH curriculum also includes 4 cross-cutting or interdisciplinary modules namely: Programme Planning and Public Health Management, Applied Research Methods, Communication & Informatics for Public Health Professionals, and Professionalism & Leadership for Public Health. Great emphasis is placed on research as part of the MPH course of study. Research is conducted over three academic semesters. Candidates are required to defend their research thesis for completion of the course. The Externship period or Practicum component will comprise 240 hours (6 weeks) of placement in a discipline-specific area followed by a placement-based presentation and report.

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Course Details

Course Code

PMHPUHEFTU1

Entry Requirements

At least a second class honours degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Dietetics and Nutrition, Environmental Health, Child Care and Development, Medical Technology and other Health Sciences and Allied Health. Graduates of accredited degree programmes.

Applicants with a pass degree would be required to complete qualifying modules.

Prior Learning Assessment route of entry – applicants who have pertinent experience and present such portfolios would be eligible for entry upon review on a case basis.

Career Opportunities

NB: This list is not exhaustive

  • Researchers
  • Educators
  • Practice in the Health Science Profession as: Nutritionist, Pharmacist, Environmental Health
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