Master of Public Health

Master of Public Health is a Masters program taught at University of Technology Jamaica, Jamaica. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 Year(s)) options.

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a two-year postgraduate program delivered in a hybrid mode at the Papine Campus. The course covers five core disciplines: Health Policy and Community Health Practice, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health Science, and Social Psychology for Public Health. It also includes interdisciplinary modules such as Programme Planning and Public Health Management, Applied Research Methods, Communication & Informatics for Public Health Professionals, and Professionalism & Leadership for Public Health. The program emphasizes research conducted over three semesters, culminating in a defended research thesis. Students complete a 240-hour externship or practicum placement, followed by a presentation and report.

Modules

• Health Policy and Community Health Practice
• Biostatistics
• Epidemiology
• Environmental Health Science
• Social Psychology for Public Health
• Programme Planning and Public Health Management
• Applied Research Methods
• Communication & Informatics for Public Health Professionals
• Professionalism & Leadership for Public Health

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Public Health at University of Technology Jamaica for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Technology Jamaica.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Technology Jamaica as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Public Health.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

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 are eligible. Applicants with a pass degree must complete qualifying modules. Prior Learning Assessment route available for applicants with pertinent experience upon case review.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.utech.edu.jm/course-of-study/master-of-public-health

• Researchers
• Educators
• Nutritionist
• Pharmacist
• Environmental Health