Study location	Online
Type	Professional Diploma, e-learning
Nominal duration	4 to 6 months (18 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	PDPHM (Professional Diploma in Public Health Management)
Accreditation	Certified by Swiss EduQua via certificate no CH20/0771

Tuition fee	€1,400 one-time Payments can be made in full; or 2 equal installments (Half after applying and half within 2 months)

Entry qualification	Bachelor's degree (or equivalent / higher) A bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferably in any life sciences-related domain. In the absence of a bachelor’s degree, applicants with a prior diploma plus related work experience may be considered. If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact our admissions counselors.

Language requirements	English

More information	jliedu.ch

Overview

Mode of Learning: ONLINE
Duration: About 4 to 6 Months (Self Paced)
Maximum Allowed Duration: 18 Months
Expected Effort: 10-15 hours/week

This program aims to build a trained and effective cadre of public health managers to work alongside scientists to prepare for and react to disease threats and exigency, and effectively implement public health programs.
It provides students with knowledge about the most critical areas of public health practice and the basic management tools relevant to working as an effective team member with the leadership acumen for effective and result-oriented implementation of public health programs.

Programme structure

Module 01: Introduction To Public Health & Healthcare
Module 02: Community Medicine
Module 03: Nutrition
Module 04: Mental Health
Module 05: Introduction To Surveillance
Module 06: General Principles Of Immunization
Module 07: Safe Immunization
Module 08: Preventive Concepts In Maternal And Child Health
Module 09: Introduction To The Management Role
Module 10: Human Resource Management & Development

Career opportunities

People trained in public health can explore career opportunities with: NGOs, consulting firms, healthcare associations, hospitals, nursing homes, physician practices, Mental health organizations, public health departments, Rehabilitation centres, skilled nursing facilities, Universities and research institutions etc.