MPhil in Health Education

One year six months MPhil program in Health Education focused on research, theoretical understanding, and advanced educational studies, preparing graduates for academic, administrative, and research roles in health education.

Description
The MPhil in Health Education at Nepal Open University is a research-based postgraduate program designed to develop advanced research skills and expertise in health education. The program emphasizes theoretical, conceptual, and philosophical knowledge, combined with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research skills. Graduates gain the ability to conduct independent research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute significantly to educational scholarship and health education practice.

Curricular Structure (table)

*Fundamentals of Education is for students with non-education background.

Specialization courses available in Health, English, Nepali, Mathematics, Social Sciences, and Educational Studies.

Features
• Duration: 1.5 years (three semesters)
• Research-focused with thesis component
• Flexible for working professionals
• Includes core, specialization, and thesis courses
• Introductory course for students from non-education backgrounds

Admission process (points)
• Master’s degree in Education (MEd, MPS, or Educational Studies) with minimum 2.7 CGPA or second division
• Candidates from other disciplines eligible with additional three-credit introductory course
• Entrance exam covering Research Methodology (MCQs, short-answer, long-answer)
• Exam medium: English, full marks 50, duration 90 minutes

Job prospects
• Academic positions in higher education institutes
• Research roles in health education and development agencies
• Administrative positions in educational and health organizations
• Consultant and specialist roles in health education projects
• Opportunities in government, non-government, and private sectors