Program Overview

Prasanna School of Public Health

The Prasanna School of Public Health offers a range of programs in the field of public health.

Programs

• 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

Certificate Courses

The school offers several certificate courses, including:

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

Certificate Course on Evidence Synthesis

The Certificate Course on Evidence Synthesis is an annual course that provides training in systematic review and meta-analysis. The course is based on the principle of "Learning by doing" and includes practice exercises, take-home assignments, group activities, and hands-on training in systematic reviews. At the completion of the course, participants are expected to have gained in-depth knowledge about systematic review methodology and to come up with a systematic review protocol of their topic of interest.

Post Graduate Courses

The school offers several postgraduate courses, including:

• Masters in Public Health
• Masters in Hospital Administration
• Masters in Social Work
• Master of Science in Data Science (MSc)
• Health Technology Assessment

Facilities

The school has several facilities, including:

• Healthcare facilities that provide hands-on training for students
• An Innovation Centre that facilitates multi-disciplinary research
• Laboratories that provide practical experience for students
• Sports and fitness facilities, including courts for badminton, tennis, soccer, and squash, as well as a well-equipped gymnasium
• Libraries that provide access to study resources, both digital and print
• Student housing that provides a home away from home for students

Research

The school has a strong research focus, with several research centers and cells, including:

• Research Centers
• Research Cell
• Innovation Cell
• Publications
• Copyrights and IPR