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| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
| 2028-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The University of Nicosia's online Master of Public Health (MPH) program equips students with the knowledge and skills to address global public health challenges. Through a comprehensive curriculum covering epidemiology, health promotion, and health economics, graduates are prepared for careers in government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and the private sector. The program's flexible online format and renowned faculty make it accessible to students worldwide.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the University of Nicosia is a 3-semester, online program that prepares students to tackle global public health challenges. The program covers a wide range of topics, including epidemiology, health promotion, health protection, environmental health, and health economics. Students can choose to specialize in a particular area of public health or take a more general approach. Graduates of the program are prepared to work in a variety of settings, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and research institutions.
Objectives:
The main objectives of the MPH program are to:
- Enhance students' knowledge and skills in conducting and critically evaluating public health research.
- Develop a holistic and evidence-based approach to public health.
- Equip students with the critical thinking and practical skills needed to address major public health challenges, including non-communicable diseases, infectious diseases, environmental hazards, and health emergencies.
- Provide students with the skills to design and evaluate cost-effective health services and systems.
- Develop students' confidence and ability to conduct high-quality research, write scientific papers, and present their findings to a professional audience.
Program Description:
The MPH program is delivered entirely online, with three courses delivered over 14 weeks each semester. The program uses a variety of learning activities, including webinars, online chats, discussion forums, wikis, and recorded lectures. The program is taught by internationally renowned faculty with extensive experience in public health research, teaching, and practice.
Outline:
Program Structure:
The MPH program is divided into three semesters, with three or four courses each (5-10 ECTS per course). Core courses are taught in semesters 1 and 2 and are compulsory. After completing the core program, students have the opportunity to choose one of two paths in semester 3. In the electives path, students have to take Research Methodology in Public Health (MPH-590) and choose two (out of six) elective courses. Alternatively, students can choose to follow a more research-oriented path by selecting Research Methodology in Public Health (MPH-590) and Research Project (MPH-596), where they will be expected to engage in research by performing their own study on a relevant public health topic.
Semester 1:
- MPH-511: Principles of Epidemiology and Public Health
- MPH-514: Health Protection: Safeguarding Wellbeing in Populations
- MPH-515: Health Promotion: Maintaining Wellbeing in Populations
- MPH-521: Epidemiology and Prevention of Non-communicable and Infectious Diseases in a Global Context
Semester 2:
- MPH-512: Applied Statistics for Epidemiology and Public Health
- MPH-522: Health Policy, Management and Leadership
- MPH-523: Health Economics in the Context of Health Services and Systems: Global Perspectives
Semester 3:
Option 1
- MPH-590: Research Methodology in Public Health (Required)
- MPH-596: Master's Thesis (Research Project) (Required)
Option 2
- MPH-590: Research Methodology in Public Health (Required)
- Plus two elective courses from the following:
- MPH-531: Environmental and Occupational Health
- MPH-532: Health Inequality within and between countries
- MPH-533: Population Ageing and Health
- MPH-534: Public Health Nutrition
- MPH-535: Social and Behavioural Dimensions of Health
- MPH-536: Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Public Health
Assessment:
The MPH program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Assignments: Students will complete a variety of assignments, including essays, research proposals, case studies, and presentations.
- Examinations: Students will take written examinations at the end of each semester.
- Research Project: Students will complete a research project in semester 3.
Teaching:
The MPH program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures: Recorded lectures are designed to enhance student interactivity and active learning by including engaging slides, interactive quizzes, drag-and-drop activities, matching activities, and opinion polls.
- Webinars: Live webinars provide opportunities for students to interact with faculty and other students.
- Online chats: Online chats allow students to discuss course material and ask questions.
- Discussion forums: Discussion forums provide a platform for students to share ideas and engage in critical discussions.
- Wikis: Wikis allow students to collaborate on projects and develop shared resources.
- Recorded lectures: Recorded lectures allow students to review material at their own pace and revisit key concepts.
Careers:
Graduates of the MPH program are prepared to work in a variety of settings, including:
- Government agencies: Public health departments, ministries of health, international organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN).
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs): Non-profit organizations working on a variety of public health issues, such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, and maternal and child health.
- Research institutions: Universities, research centers, and pharmaceutical companies.
- Private sector: Consulting firms, health insurance companies, and pharmaceutical companies.
Other:
- The MPH program is delivered completely online, making it accessible to students from all over the world.
- The program is taught by internationally renowned faculty with extensive experience in public health research, teaching, and practice.
- The program is designed to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of individual students.
- The program is affordable, with scholarships available for students who demonstrate financial need.
The Master of Public Health programme aims to improve global health. All students applying for entry in Fall 2024, will be awarded a 20% scholarship reducing tuition to €9,648 from €12,060 for the Master of Public Health. Further scholarships can be awarded with the submission of a scholarship application based on demonstrated financial need and can cover up to 30% of tuition costs, with instalment plans available.
