Available courses

Principles of Public Health

The Principles of Public Health course provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundational concepts and practices that shape public health. It explores the core principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and health equity, emphasizing the importance of population-based approaches to health issues. 

By the end of the course, students will understand the critical role of public health professionals in improving health outcomes, advocating for vulnerable populations, and implementing effective public health programs and policies. 


Managerial Epidemiology

Epidemiology courses introduce students to the study of health and disease in populations, and how to use that information to improve health. These courses cover the basic principles and methods of epidemiology, as well as how to apply those principles to public health.


Principles of Biostatistics for Public Health

The "Principles of Biostatistics for Public Health" course provides a foundational understanding of statistical methods used in public health research, covering essential concepts like data collection, descriptive statistics, probability theory, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression analysis, and interpretation of results, enabling students to critically analyze and interpret health data to inform public health decision-making.


Health Information Systems and Communications Technology

The "Health Information Systems and Communications Technology" course explores the application of information technology within healthcare settings, covering the design, implementation, and management of electronic health records (EHRs), clinical decision support systems, health information exchanges, and other digital tools to improve patient care, operational efficiency, and data analysis within healthcare organizations, while also addressing the technical aspects of network infrastructure, data security, and regulatory compliance related to healthcare information systems.


Research/Final Thesis/Oral Defence

Students will present and defend their completed research thesis in a public forum, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of their research topic, methodology, findings, and implications, followed by a question-and-answer session with a panel of faculty examiners. This is the final step to successfully complete the Master of Public Health degree.