Type	Master, e-learning
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: An initial deposit of €900.00 after receiving an offer of admission; followed by 11 ‘monthly-installments’ of €445.00. *Additional Fees for Dual Degree Version (optional): €1400.00

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. Some work experience in this area is an advantage. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please reach out to our admission staff.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ TOEFL (PBT: 550+; iBT: 80+; CBT: 214+) OR PTE 50+ , OR Any other proficiency test taken in the last 2 years English Proficiency Waiver: The English proficiency test is waived-off for the following candidates: - Native English speakers, OR; - Applicants who have completed their previous qualifications (e.g. bachelor’s degree) in English language, OR; - Applicants who have at least 2 years of work experience in an organization in which English is the primary language of communication.

More information	jliedu.ch/..ses/mph-public-health-genomics

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