Birla Institute of Technology and Science in Pilani

Master of Public Health (MPH) Admission 2010

Keeping in view that Public Health has become an area of great concern world wide, the Institute offers Master of Public Health at Pilani. The programme is aimed at developing public health administrators with expertise in related areas of community health including disease characteristics, their prevention and control, management in crisis situations, forecast strategic disease prevention policies, quality assurance and regulatory affairs. Applications are invited for admission to the Master of Public Health programme offered by the Institute at Pilani Campus.

Aim: This programme is aimed at developing public health administrators with expertise in related areas of community health including disease characteristics, their prevention and control, management in crisis situations, forecast strategic disease prevention policies, quality assurance & regulatory affairs. The main focus of this programme is to emphasize on preventive measures that pose a threat to public health than treatment that has become a focal point in the current global scenario. Benefits : The programme is targeted at health care professionals / managers / administrators in governmental / non-governmental and public sector organizations, hospitals, academicians, physicians as well as other professionals with related background. Apart from BITS faculty, experts / faculty from collaborating Institutes will be involved in teaching as well as training of the enrolled students.

Duration : Two years

Eligibility: Any integrated First Degree of BITS or its equivalent;
M.B.B.S., B.D.S, M.Sc. (Nursing) or their equivalent.

Admission Procedure: Admissions will be made on all-India basis strictly according to merit. Employed / sponsored candidates, working in public health area will be given preference. Short listed candidates will be called for test and interviews to be conducted at Pilani. The objective of the written paper is to test your strength in basic knowledge and skill in some of the fundamental courses such as basic science, basic mathematics, basic health awareness, communication skills and reasoning, interpersonal skills, environmental awareness, psychology, sociology and basic computer skills.

Job Opportunities: This new program aims to impart knowledge to working public health professionals and others who seek to upgrade themselves in the field of health care management and administrative tasks in health care organizations. Notwithstanding the substantial progress that India has made in health since independence, the country still faces a serious health challenge. The root causes of this challenge are inadequate human resource capacity and poor support systems in health (eg: health surveillance system). Institutions in India collectively churn out <500 graduates against a total requirement of 10,000+ professionals annually.

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Contact:
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS, Pilani)
Vidya Vihar Campus
Pilani, Rajasthan
PIN Code – 333031
India

Email: s_kapur(AT)bits-pilani.ac.in

Contact Number: 01596-242205