Master of Public Health (MPH)

Master of Public Health (MPH) at Patan Academy of Health Sciences is a two-year program designed to strengthen public health capacity, focusing on rural-urban health equity, research, and health system management.

Description
The MPH program prepares professionals to address public health challenges in Nepal, particularly disparities between rural and urban areas. Graduates gain expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion, nutrition, environmental health, health economics, and public health administration. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, research, project management, and policy development to improve health outcomes and strengthen healthcare delivery systems.

Curricular Structure

Features

• Two-year postgraduate program
• Focus on rural-urban health disparities and public health systems
• Evidence-based research and health management training
• Entrance exam: MECEE-PG, 200 MCQs, cognitive ratio Recall 30%, Understanding 50%, Application 20%
• Eligibility for healthcare graduates registered with relevant professional councils

Fee
Tentative total: NPR 888,250

Admission Process

• Eligibility: Healthcare or allied science graduates (MBBS, BDS, BPH, BN/BNS, BSc MLT, BAMS, BPharm, BOptometry, B.V.Sc., BASLP) recognized by the Government of Nepal
• Entrance: MECEE-PG; minimum 50% marks
• Merit-based selection with document verification

Job Prospects

• Public health officer in government and NGOs
• Epidemiologist or biostatistician
• Health program manager or policy analyst
• Researcher in public and global health initiatives
• Community health educator