Chennai, 17th February 2025: School of Public Health
at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai has recently
launched an innovative five-year integrated Master of Public Health program.
This is designed to nurture the next generation of public health leaders,
equipping them to tackle complex global and local health challenges.
The program is open to
students who have completed their schooling- Plus Two examination with a
minimum of 60% aggregate marks. The program features a robust curriculum that
integrates global and local health issues, and encompasses epidemiology, biostatistics,
health systems and policy, health project management, and health research,
while providing hands-on experience on research, data analytics and program
evaluation.
Graduates will be
well-positioned to pursue diverse careers in national and international NGOs, research
organisations, CSR initiatives, consulting firms, IT companies, health
insurance companies, pharma and clinical research organizations, government
health departments, and academia. They can take on roles such as program
officers, research officers, project managers, or pursue doctoral studies.
SRMIST’s commitment to
innovative education, experienced faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities
makes it the ideal destination for aspiring public health professionals eager
to make a real-world impact. To apply, visit www.srmist.edu.in.
About SRM School of Public Health
Established in 2007,
the School of Public Health is a premier institution dedicated to advancing
public health education, training, and research. Besides offering Master of
Public Health (MPH), M.Sc.- Biostatistics and Epidemiology, and M.Sc.- Health
Data Science programs, the School of Public Health actively engages in research
studies.
A testament to our
research expertise, the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a prestigious
project commissioned by the Government of India. Having completed NFHS-5, the
school is now spearheading the NFHS-6 survey in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The
School of Public Health also conducts Management Development Programs (MDPs)
tailored for in-service candidates.