About the degree
The Master of Public Health (MPH) aims to address the country’s pressing burden of non-communicable diseases and lifestyle-related risk factors, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and road traffic accidents. This epidemiological profile demands an effective public health approach focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and high quality, evidence-based, effective clinical care. The degree is offered in concentration of Epidemiology, with thesis or non-thesis (practicum & research project) options. The program can be completed in two years for full-time students and four years for part-time students, and a minimum of 42 credit hours are required to complete the MPH.
Graduates of the MPH program will be able to:
- Analyze the biological, physical, social, economic, and political determinants of a health issue
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic epidemiological designs and statistical methods
- Analyze health care systems and policies
- Design, conduct and disseminate findings from a research or practice development project
- Communicate health information to diverse audiences
- Apply ethical principles in public health practice
- Adopt a multidisciplinary approach in assessing, researching, and responding to public health issues and needs
- Students will develop the capacity to plan, design, implement, analyze and interpret epidemiological studies.
MISSION, VISION AND OBJECTIVES
Mission
The mission of the Department of Public Health is to provide leadership in public health education through high-quality experiential learning and relevant research that promote the ideals and practice of health promotion, disease prevention, rational policy making, and effective and efficient management of preventive and curative health services and programs.
Vision
The vision of the Department of Public Health is to improve the health and well-being of the public by graduating qualified public health professionals, health educators, and public health policy makers at the national and international levels.
Educational Objectives:
- Provide students with advanced public health instruction in accordance to local needs and international standards.
- Equip students with the technical and analytical skills needed for identification of health problems and effective design and evaluation of appropriate interventions
- Equip students with the leadership and inter-personal skills required for successful professional development, including communication skills, cultural competence, and emotional intelligence.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Graduates of the MPH program will be able to:
• Analyze the biological, physical, social, economic, and political determinants of a health issue
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic epidemiological designs and statistical methods
• Analyze health care systems and policies
• Design, conduct and disseminate findings from a research or practice development project
• Communicate health information to diverse audiences
• Apply ethical principles in public health practice
• Adopt a multidisciplinary approach in assessing, researching, and responding to public health issues and needs.
• Students will develop the capacity to plan, design, implement, analyze and interpret epidemiological studies.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MPH will be equipped with advanced knowledge and skills in various fields including:
- Practice: such as epidemiology, biostatistics, surveillance and monitoring, health improvement, health care quality, health care safety, health policy analysis, and economic evaluation.
- Academia: pursuing further graduate work or teaching in educational institutions
- Research: applied and basic research in research centers and institutions
- Graduates may seek employment opportunities in the growing Qatari health, research, and development sectors as well as in international organizations such as the WHO, UNICEF and others