MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Program Description
The Master of Public Health at Kampala International University is primarily concerned with the promotion of health and the assessment of Health care delivery. Health and development studies are therefore aimed at providing research training and outreach services that focus on the needs of local communities. The programme is tailored to various public and community health priority areas thus allowing a wider range of choices for students with different backgrounds. The mission of the program is to improve the standards of health of people by training Public Health Specialists.Program Duration
The duration of the MPH program shall normally extend over a period of two academic years.Students may be allowed to break their studies at a later date in the program, provided they will not have been out of the programme for more than two years.
Program Aim
The program is aimed towards the production of public health leaders who will solve the wicked problems of the world using an interdisciplinary and intersectoral approach.Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this Program or Course, successful students will be able to:- To provide basic skills knowledge and develop attitude to identify, assess, plan prioritize and measure the impact of Public Health action on human population and the environment.
- To provide a basic for rational decision in clinical and Public Health practices.
- To provide students with an understanding of the influence of social economic and cultural practices on health and health care delivery at local and global settings;
- To provide for International Health care and disease prevention across national boundaries as is consistent with WHO requirements.
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YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE 1:1 |
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Course Code |
Course Name |
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MPH411 |
Fundamental of Public Health |
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MPH412 |
Epidemiology |
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MPH413 |
Biostatistics |
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MPH414 |
Health Economics |
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MPH415 |
Communicable and non- Communicable Diseased |
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MPH416 |
Health Education and Promotion |
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YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO 1:2 |
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Course Code |
Course Name |
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MPH421 |
Health Policy and Management |
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MPH422 |
Occupational Health and Safety |
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MPH423 |
Health Communication and Informatics |
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MPH424 |
Biostatistics and Computing |
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MPH425 |
Community Home Based Care |
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MPH426 |
Research Methods |
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MPH427 |
Public Health Internship |
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YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE 2:1 |
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Course Name |
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MPH511 |
Environmental Health |
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MPH512 |
Public Health Nutrition |
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MPH513 |
Demography of Population Health |
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MPH514 |
Disaster Management |
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MPH515 |
Public Health Ethics & Law |
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YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO 2:2 |
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Course Name |
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MPH521 |
Research Thesis |