DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

MASTER IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Introduction of Institute & Programs School of Public Health

Course Title Master in Public Health (MPH)

Course Duration Two years

Type of Study Semesters System

1st Year courses: 1st semester – 5 modules
2nd semester – 5 modules
Mini Semester = 6-8 weeks internship
Study System 2nd Year Courses: 3rd semester – 5 modules
4th semester – Dissertations/
Research
Total credit hours of the program: 46 (Thesis)
Total credit hours of the program: 43 (Research Project)
Total Credit Hours 40 Credit hours (Course Work )
6 Credit hours ( Thesis) / 3 Credit hours (Research Project)
Credit Hours Distribution
Course work & Research Work (48 Credit hours)
Credit Hours Distribution – Semester 1 = 15 Credit hours
Semester 2 = 14 Credit hours
Semester Wise Semester 3 = 11 Credit hours
Semester 4 = 6/3 Credit hours
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS OF THE PROGRAM = 46/43
Study Weeks per Semester = 16 weeks
Course Title with Study Hours Examination = 2 weeks
Semester Break = 2 weeks
Distribution Working Days = Daily 9:00am - 3:00pm (except Saturdays,
Sundays)
Lecture hours
Teaching Hours Distribution Practical / Lab. Hours/ Self Directed Studies
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MODULES DETAIL WITH CREDIT HOURS MPH

Semester-1 Modules Credit Hours Semester Credit Hours

MPH701 Principles of Epidemiology 3 3

MPH702 Introduction to Biostatistics 3 3
MPH703 Foundation of Public Health 3 3
MPH704 Research Methodology 3 3
(Understanding, writing and
reviewing scientific papers)
MPH705 Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 3
MPH01 Basic Computer Skills 0 0
(MS Office; SPSS)
15 Credit Hours

Semester-2 Modules Credit Hours Semester Credit Hours

MPH714 Basic Human Nutrition 2 2

MPH707 Environmental & Occupational 3 3
Health
MPH708 Health Services Administration 3 3
MPH706 Infectious Diseases 3 3
MPH710 Reproductive Health & MCH 3 3

MPH03 Computer Skills 0 0

MPH04 Teaching Skills 0 0
14 credit hours

Semester-3 Modules Credit Hours Semester Credit Hours

MPH711 Health Promotion 2 2

MPH712 Medical Ethics 2 2
MPH713 Demography 2 2
MPH709 Chronic Non Communicable 3 3
Diseases
MPH715 Medical Genetics 2 2

MPH05 Computer skills 0 0

11 credit hours

Semester-4 Modules Credit Hours Semester Credit Hours

Thesis/Research Project 6/3 6/3

TOTAL 46/43
CREDIT HOURS
COURSE
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DEPARTMENT OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Assessment of Students
Degree Awarding Institution
Eligibility / Admission Criteria
ALLOCATION OF SEATS:
Fifteen (15) seats will be offered on open Merit in the
program for both males and females
APLLICATION FORM:
Application form is attached in the prospectus.
ENTRANCE TEST:
 All eligible candidates will have to appear in the
entrance test at Dow Medical College DUHS.
 Each application form for admission must be
accompanied by a non-refundable entrance test fee of
Pakistani Rupees 1000 in the form of pay order/bank
draft in favor of The Dow University of Health
Sciences, Karachi.
 The entrance is valid only for the current session of
admission
 The admit card for entry test will be dispatched via
courier
 In case the admit card is not received by the candidate,
they should contact University on e-mail
:admissions@duhs.edu.pk
 The entrance test will assess the candidate knowledge
of Mathematics, English and Logical reasoning.
 Interview and verification of documents will be done.
Note: Please keep visiting DUHS website for any
notices or changes.
Dow University of Health Sciences
Application for admission in this program must have
MBBS from a recognized institution and one year house
job. The individual having 4 years bachelor’s degree in a
discipline related to health sciences or statistics from an
accredited institution, approved by Higher Education
Commission of Pakistan can also apply. The fields other
then medicine include; biology, dentistry, nursing, health
science, veterinary sciences, psychology, biostatistics.
Applicants will require sending the application form
along with academic records, two letters of reference
and brief outline of his/her career goals.