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Master's Degree Public Health Full Time

Master of Public Health

at University of Technology Jamaica · Jamaica

Duration

2 Year(s)

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

About this program

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

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

Career outcomes

  • Researchers
  • Educators
  • Nutritionist
  • Pharmacist
  • Environmental Health

How this course compares

  • University of Technology Jamaica is #1 in Jamaica on research impact (34,523 citations).
  • It lists 24 Medicine & Health Sciences courses in total, 7 of them at master's level.
  • Most master's Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Jamaica take 2 years; this one takes 2 Year(s).

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Public Health at University of Technology Jamaica?

It takes 2 Year(s), studied Full Time.

Is University of Technology Jamaica a good university for Medicine & Health Sciences?

University of Technology Jamaica is #1 in Jamaica on research impact (34,523 citations).

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