Postgraduate UGC Approved by UGC PG-034

MPH (Master of Public Health)

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Epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, health economics and programme management. Demand grew substantially post-pandemic across government programmes and international health organisations.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Graduation
Entrance exam
CUET PG
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, health economics and programme management. Demand grew substantially post-pandemic across government programmes and international health organisations.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, AYUSH degree, or relevant health/social science graduation.

How you get in. Institute entrance (AIIMS, PHFI, TISS), CUET PG, University admission.

How it is studied. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Government health departments and NHM
  • WHO
  • UNICEF and international agencies
  • Public health NGOs
  • Research institutes (ICMR, PHFI)
  • Health consulting firms
  • Hospital administration

What you can study next.

  • Ph.D
  • DrPH
  • Specialised epidemiology certification
  • Health systems leadership
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 40,000 - 90,000 per month.

Typical duration. 2 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Graduation Any —

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Admission

Entrance exams for this course

CUET PG
Accepted or institution-specific

An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

2 routes mapped from this qualification.

Public Health Specialist
Uses population data, programs, policy and communication to prevent disease and improve community health.
Alternative route
Epidemiologist / biostatistician
data + health
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
Direct · Alternative route
Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
Direct · Alternative route
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for MPH (Master of Public Health)?

MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, AYUSH degree, or relevant health/social science graduation. Admission is through Institute entrance (AIIMS, PHFI, TISS), CUET PG, University admission.

How long does MPH (Master of Public Health) take?

2 years. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.

What does MPH (Master of Public Health) cost?

Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after MPH (Master of Public Health)?

Ph.D, DrPH, Specialised epidemiology certification, Health systems leadership.