Master of Public Health (MPH)

Two-year postgraduate program aimed at developing professional public health leaders through advanced training in epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion, health service management, and applied research.

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program under Pokhara University prepares graduates for leadership roles in the public health sector, including program management, research, health promotion, service delivery, and policy development. The program offers two specializations: Health Promotion & Education and Health Service Management.
Enrollment quota: 14 seats (12 paying + 2 scholarship).
Admission is regulated through the MECEE-PG entrance exam by the Medical Education Commission (MEC). Students from diverse health backgrounds such as MBBS, BPH, B.Sc. Nursing, BMLT, BAMS, Pharmacy, Veterinary Sciences, and others may apply.

Eligibility

• Bachelor-level qualification in MBBS, BDS, BPH, BN/BNS/BSc Nursing, B.Sc MLT/BMLT, BAMS, B.Pharmacy, B.Optometry, B.V.Sc, BASLP, or equivalent
• Must be registered in the appropriate professional council
• Must score minimum 50% (pass mark) in MECEE-PG entrance exam

Exam Format

• Type: Single-best-response MCQs
• Total questions: 200
• Options: A, B, C, D
• Recall / Understanding / Application: 30% / 50% / 20%
• Duration: 3 hours (with one voluntary toilet break)

Entrance Exam Weightage (Table)

Features

• Two specialization tracks
• MEC-regulated national-level entrance exam
• Strong emphasis on epidemiology, biostatistics, research, and management
• Prepares professionals for leadership roles in national and international health programs
• High demand across health systems, NGOs/INGOs, and donor agencies
• Competitive fee structure and limited seats

Fee (Tentative)

NPR 888,250 (varies by institution)

Admission Process

• Meet eligibility (degree + council registration)
• Apply for MECEE-PG entrance examination
• Score ≥ 50% to qualify for merit list
• Choose institution during MEC matching process
• Admission finalized by Pokhara University’s affiliated colleges

Job Prospects

• Public health officer
• Epidemiology and surveillance officer
• Health promotion and education specialist
• Healthcare manager or hospital administration officer
• Research officer in health programs
• Program coordinator in NGOs/INGOs, UN agencies
• Community health specialist
• Health policy and planning analyst
• Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) specialist
• Nutrition and reproductive health program officer