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About Program Eligibility Criteria Fee Structure Scheme of Studies How to apply

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a professional postgraduate degree focused on improving the health and well-being of communities through education, research, and health policy. The program covers key areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy and management, and behavioral sciences. Students are trained to assess health risks, develop intervention strategies, and implement public health programs. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice and community engagement. Graduates are prepared for careers in healthcare institutions, government agencies, NGOs, and international health organizations. Career paths include public health officer, epidemiologist, health educator, policy analyst, and program manager.

Minimum Duration	Total Semesters	Maximum Duration	Credit Hours	Min CGPA
2	4	4	38-50	2.5

Program Objectives:

The graduates of the MPH program are expected:

To solve health-related problems within the financial, socio-cultural, environmental and political framework of Pakistan & its surrounding regions.
To analyze public health history, philosophy and values (national and international) as benchmark for guidance.
To plan, manage, monitor and evaluate interventions in the field of public health.
To communicate public health messages to diverse audience effectively.
To advocate sound public health policies and practices.

Program Outcomes:

After completion of MPH program at this university, the graduates will be able:

To assess the biological, physical, social, economical, psychological factors and political determinants of a health issue and how they contribute to population health and health inequities.
To design, conduct, analyze and interpret the results of relevant studies, projects and programs.
To analyze health care systems & policies, at local and international levels.
To critical awareness of quantitative and qualitative research methods and ethical principles in describing and assessing a population's health.
To develop the skills to plan, design, implement, analyze and interpret epidemiological studies.
Comprehensive understanding into the global drivers of reform in health systems and their potential impacts on the future public health policy directions in both developed and developing nations.
Exchange and communicate health information to audiences from diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

Life Sciences Stream: Candidates having Sixteen/Seventeen years of Education in BS Public Health / MBBS / BDS / MD / BSN / DVM / Pharm-D / BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics / BS Biological Sciences / MSc Epidemiology / and BS equivalent qualification in any Allied Health related disciplines are eligible to apply.
Other than Life Sciences Stream: Candidates having 16 years of education in disciplines other than those listed under the Life Sciences Stream with Two (02) years of professional experience in Public Health Area are eligible to apply.
Applicants need to pass GRE / HAT/ SU-GAT (General) conducted by any Registered Testing Agency or University, with at least 50% cumulative score and to clear departmental interview at the time of admission.

Documents Required

Matric DMC and Secondary School Certificate
Intermediate DMC & Provisional Certificate, and Higher Secondary School Certificate
Equivalency Certificate from IBCC (For A Level/Other than BISE students)
BS Transcript & Degree
Applicant CNIC / Form B
Father/Guardian CNIC
Domicile
04 Recent Passport size Photographs (Light Blue Background)
02 Original Recommendation Letters (From institute of last relevant degree)
Registration with the concerned council (where applicable)
GRE/ HAT/ SU-GAT (General) Result Card

Program Duration (Years)	2
No. of Semesters	4
Admission Fee (One Time)	10,000
Sem Enrollment/ Exam Fee	5,000
Tuition Fee (Per Sem)	120,000
Security (Refundable)	10,000
Sem-1 Fee	145,000
Sem-2 Fee	125,000
Sem-3 Fee	125,000
Sem-4 Fee	125,000
Total Program Fee	520,000

Scheme of Studies (Prospectus 2026)

Semester 1

Code	Title	CrHrs
MPH 617	Basic Concepts in Public Health	3-0
MPH 612	Basic Biostatistics	3-0
MPH 611	Basic Epidemiology	3-0
MPH 615	Communication and Computer Skills	3-0
MPH 614	Health Promotion, Advocacy and Social Mobilization	3-0
MPH 618	Environmental and Occupational Health	3-0

Semester 2

Code	Title	CrHrs
MPH 622	Applied Epidemiology & Biostatistics	3-0
MPH 613	Epidemiology of Communicable and Non Communicable Diseases	3-0
MPH 624	Applied Nutrition	3-0
MPH 621	Health Management & Policy	3-0
MPH 626	Health Systems	3-0

Semester 3

Code	Title	CrHrs
MPH 713	Primary Health Care	3-0
MPH 715	Research Methods	3-0
MPH 714	Reproductive Health	3-0
MPH 715	Technical Writing	3-0
MPH 712	Hospital Management	3-0
MPH 711	Project Management	3-0

Semester 4

Code	Title	CrHrs
	Plan A: MS with Research work
MPH 799	Thesis	0-6
	Plan B: MS with Course work
	Elective I	3-0
	Elective II	3-0

Master of Public Health Electives

Code	Title	CrHrs
MPH 413	Mental Health	3-0
MPH 415	Survey Design and Data Collection	3-0
MPH 437	Disaster Management	3-0
MPH 460	Introduction to behavioral Health	3-0

Procedure to Apply In-Person

Visit the Admission Office at the Main Campus.
Get the admission form.
Fill the form carefully.
Attach documents & submit.

Procedure to Apply Online

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Pay at JS Bank
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Contact Information

Sarhad University of Science & IT, Main Campus

Hayatabad Link Road, Ring Road Peshawar

+92-91-5230931
director.sihs@suit.edu.pk

Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

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