MPH (Epidemiology and Health Systems) programme is designed to introduce the students to the basic principles of public health, with emphasis on public health practices in India. Upon completion of the MPH, the student is expected to develop the following seven technical core competencies:
(1) Understand the scope and concepts and master the methods in epidemiology
(2) Plan, implement and evaluate public health surveillance
(3) Investigate the outbreaks
(4) Conduct public health research in accordance with principles of human subject protection
(5) Communicate public health information to lay and professional audiences
(6) Conceptualize the elements of health systems to effectively design, develop, implement and evaluate the public health interventions
(7) Comprehend the biological, social, behavioural, environmental determinants affecting health
(A) Eligibility Criteria
Candidates fulfilling the following criteria are eligible to apply for the course:
M.B.B.S. degree recognized by Medical Council of India
(B) Course Fee
(C) Method of selection
A Selection Committee constituted by SCTIMST will select the candidates based on the following:
Reservation of seats will be as per Government of India norms being followed by SCTIMST. Mere possession of the eligibility criteria will not entail selection for the course. The decision of the Director, SCTIMST, shall be final for selection of the candidates.