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Master of Public Health (MPH) ProgrammeThe Master in Public Health (MPH) offered by the KIPH is a twenty four months postgraduate degree programme. It is designed to prepare students to address the broad vision of Public Health which is defined as: Objective of MPH Programme 1. Solve health-related problems within the financial, socio-cultural, environmental and political framework of Pakistan and its surrounding region. MPH (Degree) Programme Duration and CreditsThe MPH degree programme will be of twenty four (24) months duration, comprising four semesters. The first three semesters will be dedicated to course work, while in the fourth semester the students will complete their research dissertation supervised by one of the faculty members. During the first three semesters, students will be expected to attend all classes at the KIPH. The total programme consists of 60 credits. According to PMCD Rules "3" Credit Hours be Completed for Each Major Subject. 6 credit hours will be dedicated to Research/Dissertation writing during final semester. English will be the medium of instruction and examinations. Semester-wise distribution
Objectives for Semester - 1Basic Epidemiology (Credit Hours-3) Introduction to Public Health/Primary Health Care & its applications (Credit Hours-1) Basic Biostatistics/Computer skills (Credit Hours-4) Child Health and Preventive Paediatrics/Demography (Credit Hours-3) Communicable and Non-communicable Disease Control (Credit Hours-3) The aim of this course is to familiarize the students with the epidemiology of commonly occurring diseases in developing countries and their impact in endemic areas. It will mainly cover epidemiology of infectious diseases, some common non-communicable diseases, investigation of outbreaks, medical entomology, efficacy of vaccines, diagnostic laboratory techniques and control measures for Community Nutrition & Behavioural and social Sciences (Credit Hours-4) The main objective is to focus on psychological impacts of social, cultural, ecological, political and economic factors and their mutual interaction that influences the occurrence of disease and its management at individual and community level. Objectives for Semester - 2Applied Epidemiology (Credit Hours-3) The aim is to consolidate the knowledge and skills which the students have acquired in basic epidemiology, biostatistics, and computer applications in public health course and application of epidemiological methods in the field. Environmental Health/Occupational Health/Disaster control (Credit Hours-3) The aim is to learn about concepts, principles, and applications of the main natural and social science disciplines that form the basis of environmental health and describes how these disciplines and their practitioners interact in the environmental health paradigm. Other issues that will be covered include occupational epidemiology, industrial hygiene and the mechanism for delivery of occupational health services as well as disaster control and management. Applied Biostatistics and computer skills (Credit Hours-3) The aim is to emphasize on development of practical skills in Biostatistics rather than on its mathematical basis. The student would thus acquire the ability to make appropriate tabulations and graphic displays of data, select and conduct appropriate methods of statistical inference and interpret the results of analyses through use of computers. Health Education, Promotion & its applications (Credit Hours-3) This is an important intervention to change behaviours and attitudes of people to deal with largely preventable health problems. The objective is to enable the students to input their efforts in the form of proper planning, implementation and evaluation of Health Promotion programmes and projects. It will reorient the students to turn them into health promotion specialists and communicators. Health System Analysis (Credit Hours-3) The objective is to make the students familiar with the methods used to assess the health care delivery system in particular and use of computer to input and analyze the data. They will also become familiar with methods used to identify health problems and health needs of communities. Field Visits (Credit Hours-3) The aim is to take the students to various places of public health importance so that they will know about their existing facilities; problems faced by the working personnels and give their recommendation with public health point of view. Objectives for Semester - 3
Health Policy (Credit Hours-3) |
Papers |
Subject/Course |
Marks |
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Paper |
Internal Assessment |
Total Marks |
Passing Marks |
5 |
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500 |
500 |
1000 |
500 |
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Total Marks (Semester I) |
500 |
500 |
1000 |
500 |
Semester II (Credit hours 18)
Papers |
Subject/Course |
Marks |
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Paper |
Internal Assessment |
Total Marks |
Passing Marks |
5 |
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500 |
500 |
1000
100 |
500 |
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Total Marks (Semester II) |
500 |
500 |
1100 |
500 |
Semester III (Credit hours 18)
Papers |
Subject/Course |
Marks |
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Paper |
Internal Assessment |
Total Marks |
Passing |
6 |
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600 |
600 |
1200 |
600 |
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Total Marks (Semester III) |
600 |
600 |
1200 |
600 |
Semester IV (Credit hours 06)
Paper |
Subject/Course |
Marks |
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Script |
Viva |
Total Marks |
Passing Marks |
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Dissertation writing |
200 |
200 |
400 |
200 |
Final Evaluation
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Semester I |
Semester II |
Semester III |
Internal Assessment (Semester |
Research |
Total Marks |
Passing Marks |
Total |
5000 |
600 |
600 |
1600 |
400 |
3700 |
2220 |
Candidates passing all the semester examinations shall be declared to have passed the MPH programme and shall be awarded the Degree.
The final evaluation of the students will be as per the existing HEC/University Regulations. The minimum passing marks in each of the subjects will be 50%; however the overall cumulative minimum marks required for passing the MPH programme will be 60%.
Grade |
Marks |
Point |
85% and above |
A+ |
4 |
80-84 |
A |
3.7 |
75-79 |
B+ |
3.3 |
70-74 |
B |
3 |
65-69 |
BC+ |
2.7 |
61-64 |
C |
2.3 |
55-60 |
D |
2 |
50-54 |
F |
1 |
Less than 50e |
A+ |
0 |
The Kabir Institute of Public Health will abide by strict merit-based criteria to select students for the MPH programme.
The candidate should possess one of the following qualifications or an equivalent degree from a recognized university or accrediting body.
(a) MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)
(b) BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
(c) B.Pharmacy (Bachelor's in Pharmacy) or M.Pharmacy (Master's in Pharmacy)
(d) BSc Nursing (Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing)
(e) Medical technologists having four years education after F.Sc
(f) DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
(g) Master's Degree in a relevant subject such as Anthropology, Business Administration, Human
Nutrition, Microbiology, Physiology, Psychology, Sociology and Zoology.
Experience:
The candidate should preferably have completed their one year of full-time House Job from a
recognized institution (in the case of doctors).
Application Procedures:
Applications must be made on the prescribed original application form.
A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/– will have to be paid. Payment must be made via bank
draft or pay order.
Completed applications should enclose the following:
Attested photocopy of Matriculation certificate
· Attested photocopy of Intermediate certificate
· Final degree certificate, along with transcripts
· Attested photocopy of identity card
· 3 passport-sized photographs
· Professional resume (preferably one page)
· Attested photocopies of experience certificate(s)
· Permission from the parent department in case government/semi-government service
Completed applications must reach the Registrar Gandhara University by the closing date,
which is January 29 2011 Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing
date will not be entertained. In-service candidates will have to obtain NOC from their parent
departments.
Admissions Procedures:
Screening Test
Pakistani applicants who fulfill the eligibility criteria will be required to take a screening examination.
This examination tests basic public health knowledge, basic English and mathematical skills, and
logical thinking.
Following the screening examination, successful applicants will be short-listed and called for
interview.
Final Selection
Criteria |
Weightage |
Previous academic record score* |
10% |
Previous public health experience |
10% |
score, scored as follows out of the total: |
5% |
• 1-3 years |
10% |
• More than 3 years |
50% |
Screening examination score |
30% |
Interview score |
100% |