Master of Public Health Program Offered at University of Nairobi

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University of Nairobi (UoN)

Nairobi County

Masters 2 years Fulltime Fee: on application Intake: Ongoing

Masters (Accredited by: University of Nairobi)

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About Master of Public Health Masters program.

The Master of Public Health at the University of Nairobi is a two year programme leading to the award of the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree .

Objectives of Master of Public Health

The main objective is to develop competent personnel to meet the demands of :


  • Control of diseases and management of heath problems



  • Health services management



  • Evaluation of health services



  • Planning and execution of educational programme for the health team



  • Health services research including research at the community level.

Entry requirements for Master of Public Health

The Master of Public Health at the University of Nairobi course admits students from the Anglophone Africa region, but also accepts applicants from other parts of the world. Hitherto, the Master of Public Health programme at the University of Nairobi has required that applicants be holders of a medical or dental degree,but this requirement is being revised to enable interested specialists from other areas to enrol.

Master of Public Health Course Subjects

 Course Structure

Part i


Consists of coursework in the following 15 subjects,combined with field visits;






      1. Health services Administration and Evaluation.



      2. Health Planning and Development.



      3. Epidemiology



      4. Demography



      5. Disease prevention and Control



      6. Research Methodology



      7. Biostatistics.



      8. Environmental Health



      9. Family Heath



      10. Nutrition



      11. Medical Sociology/Health Anthropology



      12. Occupational/Industrial Health



      13. Health Education



      14. Educational Methodology



      15. Primary Health Care




Part ii


The Master of Public Health students develop original research proposal and undertake field research culminating in a thesis. This part not only gives the opportunity for scientific and operational research, it also offers valuable training in organizing, planning and management of finances. Regular seminars are organized where invited speakers give presentations to students and other interested persons.


Examinations


Part i


The Master of Public Health students are assessed by continuous assessment as well as through final examinations covering the various subjects areas.


Part ii


Continuous assessment is based on periodic student seminars. Master of Public Health candidates must defend their theses before a Board of Examiners Panel at the Department of Medicine in the University of Nairobi.

About University of Nairobi

The University of Nairobi is a world-class university committed to scholarly excellence. University of Nairobi mission is to provide quality university education and training and to embody the aspirations of the Kenyan people and the global community through creation, preservation, integration, transmission and utilization of knowledge.

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