Master of Public Health

MPH is a graduate-level program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and tools to address public health challenges at local, national, and global levels.
Western University · December 16, 2024

The program focuses on the promotion of health, prevention of disease, and the improvement of health outcomes for communities and populations.

Key Features

  • Interdisciplinary Approach: Combines principles from epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, environmental health, and social sciences.
  • Practical Training: Emphasizes real-world application through internships, research projects, and community-based initiatives.
  • Global Perspective: Prepares graduates to address public health issues in diverse cultural and socio-economic contexts.

Core Subjects

  1. Epidemiology: Study of the distribution and determinants of health and diseases.
  2. Biostatistics: Use of statistical methods to analyze public health data.
  3. Health Policy and Management: Design and implementation of effective health systems and policies.
  4. Environmental and Occupational Health: Impact of environmental factors on population health.
  5. Social and Behavioral Sciences: Role of human behavior in health outcomes.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in government health departments, international organizations, non-profits, research institutions, and private-sector companies. Common roles include:

  • Public Health Analyst
  • Epidemiologist
  • Health Policy Advisor
  • Community Health Program Manager
  • Global Health Consultant

Program Outcome

By the end of the MPH program, students will be prepared to lead efforts in improving public health, managing health crises, and advancing health equity worldwide.

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