Program Overview

Introduction to the Prasanna School of Public Health

The Prasanna School of Public Health offers a range of programs designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to succeed in the field of public health.

Programs Offered

• Bachelor of Public Health (Honours)
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Master of Hospital Administration (MHA)
• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• MSc in Biostatistics
• MSc in Data Science
• MSc in Digital Epidemiology
• MSc in Health Technology Assessment
• Certificate Courses

Bachelor of Public Health (Honours)

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Public Health (Honours) is a four-year, full-time program that provides a strong foundation in public health theory, practical skills, and real-world application. The curriculum combines health sciences, social sciences, policy, and management to prepare graduates for diverse roles in public health systems and community health initiatives.

Programme Highlights

• Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Public health + policy + social sciences + management
• Learn by Doing: Fieldwork, internships, community engagement, and research
• Skill Development: Communication, leadership, analytics, and management
• Real-World Opportunities: Work alongside NGOs, health agencies, research centers, and government programs
• Global Exposure: Interact with international faculty and students
• Flexible Exit & Progression:
  • Exit after 3 years with Bachelor's degree (120 credits)
  • Continue to Honours with 160 credits + Advanced Research Project

Eligibility

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
• Minimum 55% aggregate in PCB
• Admission through Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Admission Process

1. Apply online
2. Personal Interview
3. Merit list based on PI
4. Provisional Admission order to shortlisted candidates
5. Admission formalities

Facilities

• Healthcare: Access to hospital facilities for hands-on training
• Innovation Centre: State-of-the-art Innovation Centre for multi-disciplinary research
• Labs: Laboratories for practical experience
• Sports & Fitness: World-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer, and squash, as well as a well-equipped gymnasium
• Libraries: Access to study resources, digital and print
• Student Housing: Student hostels are their homes away from home

Research

• Research Centers
• Research Cell
• Innovation Cell
• Publications
• Copyrights & IPR
• Prevention & Control of Zoonotic Diseases

Academics

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Public Health (Honours)

Postgraduate

• MPH (Master of Public Health)
• MHA (Master of Hospital Administration)
• MSW (Master of Social Work)
• M.Sc. (Health Technology Assessment)
• MSc in Biostatistics
• MSc in Data Science
• MSc in Digital Epidemiology

Certificate Courses

• Certificate Course in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Methodology
• Certificate Course in Qualitative Research Methods
• Certificate Course on Evidence Synthesis

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Admissions

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Programs

• List of programs offered by the Prasanna School of Public Health

PhD

• Information about PhD programs offered by the Prasanna School of Public Health