MPHMPH - Disaster Management
Type | Master, e-learning |
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Nominal duration | 18 months (138 ECTS) |
Study language | English |
Awards | MPH (Master of Public Heath Management (Disaster Management)) |
Accreditation | Certified by Swiss EduQua via certificate no CH20/0771 |
Tuition fee | €5,500 one-time An installment plan is also available as follows: *Additional Fees for Dual Degree Version (optional): €1400.00 |
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Entry qualification | Bachelor's degree (or equivalent / higher) A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent recognized academic title, preferably in a life science-related area. |
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Language requirements | English TOEFL (PBT: 550+; iBT: 80+; CBT: 214+) OR English Proficiency Waiver: The English proficiency test is waived-off for the following candidates: - Native English speakers, OR; |
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Overview
Program Duration: 18 months (approximate)
Total ECTS Credits: 138
Mode of Learning: Online (e-Learning)
Programme structure
Core Courses:
Introduction To Public Health and Healthcare
Community Medicine
Epidemiology
Health Planning and Hospital Management
Health Economics
Biostatistics
Nutrition
Data and Communication
Environmental Health
Mental Health
Introduction to Surveillance
Preventive Medicine and Population Health
Resources and Administration
Infectious Diseases
Immunization
Global Health Policy and Development
Planetary Health
Fundamentals of Sexual and Reproductive Health
Health and Human Rights
Research Methods
Occupational Health
Evaluating International Public Health Issues
Public Health Disasters: A Global Ethical Framework
Public Health Risk Assessment for Human Exposure to Chemicals
Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Urban Living and Public Health
Pharmaceuticals in Global Public Health
Geospatial Analysis of Public Health
Global Health Security
Global Health Collaboration
Specialization Courses:
Introduction to emergency management
Phases of Emergency Management
Disaster Measurement and Assessment
Incident Command System
Risk Management
Disaster Communication
Psychological Impacts of Disasters
Public Health Response to Biological and Chemical Weapons-WHO
Social Vulnerability and Health Security
Epidemics and Human Response
Dissertation
Career opportunities
The job outlook is excellent. The area of Disaster Management is highly competitive with excellent career options available. It also allows for an exciting international career with exposure to different countries and cultures. If you have a passion for working in a high-paced environment that requires intense involvement to save lives, this is an excellent choice for you. It is expected that the jobs in disaster management will continue to grow at around 10% every year.
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