Master of Science in Public Health

Overview

Lead the charge in global health: Advance public health solutions for a healthier world.

The Master of Science in Public Health (MScPH) program equips you with advanced competencies to tackle complex health challenges. This comprehensive online degree integrates the five core areas of public health: biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, social and behavioral sciences, and health systems management.

You will develop evidence-based solutions, lead interdisciplinary health initiatives, and contribute to public health policy and practice at local, national, and global levels. The curriculum emphasizes research methods, data analytics, and strategic leadership, blending theoretical knowledge with hands-on application. 

Who is This Program For?

For motivated learners passionate about making a positive impact on public health.

This program welcomes motivated learners from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, including health-related disciplines such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, and allied health. Professionals from social sciences, environmental studies, education, business, and technology who are committed to improving population health and addressing public health challenges are also encouraged to apply.

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    Health Program Manager
  • Policy Analyst icon
    Policy Analyst
  • Epidemiologist icon
    Epidemiologist
  • Biostatistician icon
    Biostatistician
  • Data Analyst (Public Health) icon
    Data Analyst (Public Health)
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    Public Health Researcher
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    Health Promotion Specialist
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    Community Health Educator
  • Global Health Consultant icon
    Global Health Consultant
  • Program Officer (International Organizations) icon
    Program Officer (International Organizations)
  • Policy Advocacy Specialist icon
    Policy Advocacy Specialist
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    Public Health Consultant (Private)
  • Corporate Wellness Program Manager icon
    Corporate Wellness Program Manager
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    Academic / Educator (Public Health)
  • Entrepreneur (Health Initiatives) icon
    Entrepreneur (Health Initiatives)
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Knowledge

Graduates of this program will gain a strong foundation in:

  • Specialized public health knowledge to develop solutions for complex health challenges. 

  • Frameworks for designing context-specific interventions advancing health equity across settings. 

  • Methodologies for conducting public health research and generating evidence-based solutions. 

  • Principles of ethical leadership for public health initiatives across sectors. 

  • Analytical approaches for assessing public health programs. 

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Skills

This program equips learners with the ability to:

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Integrate specialized public health knowledge to develop solutions for complex health challenges. 

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Design context-specific interventions advancing health equity across settings. 

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Conduct public health research to generate evidence-based solutions. 

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Lead public health initiatives with ethical accountability across sectors. 

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Assess public health programs using specialized analytical approaches. 

Assessment

At HBMSU, your learning journey is supported by a structured and transparent assessment process that ensures both quality and continuous improvement.

Assessment Methods

Full Program Assessment

Evaluates the overall curriculum, study plan, graduation and entry requirements, and benchmarks the program against international standards. 

Every 3 Years

Learning Outcomes Assessment

This measures how well students are achieving key Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and how these link to course objectives (CLOs). It involves collecting, aggregating, and documenting key learner and program data to assess effectiveness and lead continuous improvement efforts.

Annual

Course-Level Quality Checks

This involves reviewing course design, teaching tools, assessment methods, and student performance every semester to ensure continuous improvement. Faculty also record achievement of Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) at the end of each semester. 

Ongoing