MPHMPH - Public Health Genomics
Type | Master, e-learning |
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Nominal duration | 18 months (138 ECTS) |
Study language | English |
Awards | MPH (Master of Public Heath Management (MPH) - Public Health Genomics) |
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:
Past, Present, And Future Of Public Health Genomics
Basic Molecular Genetics
Mutations, Population Genetics, And Ethnicity
Inheritance Patterns And Family History
Genetic Epidemiology And Gene-Environment Interactions
Genetic Information, Public Health Ethics, And The Law
Toxicology, Teratology, And Prenatal Diagnosis
Preconception Genetic Screening And Cultural Competence
Metabolic Disorders And Newborn Screening
Pediatric Genetics And Health Supervision
Adult Genetics, Genetic Counseling, And Health Behavior
Health Economics, Health Disparities, And Genetic Services
Genomics And Communicable Disease Control
Recent Advances In Genomics
Bioinformatics And Genomics Online
Dissertation
Career opportunities
Job Outlook: Excellent.
The field of public health genomics is rapidly evolving, and the demand for skilled professionals with expertise in both public health and genomics is expected to continue to grow. If you’re passionate about improving public health through the application of genetic knowledge, a career in this field can be very rewarding. Some possible career opportunities are:
Healthcare:
Genomic Counselor
Public Health Geneticist
Genetic Epidemiologist
Research Scientist
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry:
Research and Development Scientist
Bioinformatician
Medical Science Liaison
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Government and Public Health Agencies:
Public Health Program Specialist
Policy Analyst
Health Educator
Epidemiologist
Other:
Science Writer/Communicator
Educator
Consultant
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