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9. What After BDS: MASTER IN PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH)
Another modern-day career stream that many many are opting for after BDS/MBBS/MDS
What is MPH, Master in Public Health?
The purpose of Public Health is to educate, research, and raise awareness to make communities healthy. Public Health careers also can educate and promote a lifestyle that is healthy and can keep people in good health.
People with careers in Public Health are generally trying to prevent disease or injuries. The role of Public Health Officer is in the fact that he/she strives hard to motivate people to adopt a healthy physical and mental life by practicing healthy habits. Public Health Officer also teaches citizens about the pertaining health hazards and how to tackle them. So, Public Health covers a rather broad spectrum of specializations, so there are many different types of jobs and careers one can pursue in the field.
Another USP of this career is the potential chance to settle abroad.
- Many doing this course, use it as a tool to shift to the USA, Europe & other countries to start a new career there as a public health official.
- Some complete the MPH degree in India or their native country and then move abroad.
- Some shift to the desired country and join public health course there. After getting the degree, they start working in that country as a public health officer.
- Few also use this course period to prepare better for NBDE 1 & 2 to qualify for DDS or other abroad health degrees as per the country they are in.
What are the Job Opportunities
MPH is not directly related to your private clinical practice. It has a scope much wider than this. The curriculum of MPH teaches you a variety of professional topics, from epidemiology, finance to management, and much more. All these skills are applicable in a wide array of ventures/NGOs/Corporates – private, Govt. of your country, and abroad ventures too. In short, you have the option to work in a variety of sectors.
Below mentioned are some of the job profiles for the Master of Public Health course:
- Public Health Management Analyst
- Public Health Nursing
- Epidemiologist
- Health Communications Specialist
- Research Scientist
- Manager – Breastfeeding Initiative
- Health Resources Professional
- Professor – Public Health (Education sector)
- Public Relation Officer
- Senior Technical Specialist – Public Health
- Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
- Health Counsellor
- Laboratory Technician
Please note: The payscale completely depends on the Scale of the company or project you work for. Also, the entry-level positions may not be so lucrative. The high paying positions are available either in Big Corporates or if you are with a minimum 7 to 10 years of working experience. You must be prepared to move or relocate anywhere with job availability.
It’s a general perception that the pay scale of MPH-related jobs is much higher in abroad (USA, Australia & European countries) compared to India as the pay is in Dollars (USD) which when converted to INR displays a higher income. So, as an MPH professional, you must always aim to grab a job in an international venture (private or Govt.) or a corporate/MNC.
| Job Profile | Job Description | Average Annual Pay Scale in INR |
|---|---|---|
| Biostatistician | Biostatisticians collect relevant information, numbers, and data for researching public health, environmental science, and medicine. Biostatisticians are essential to the organization and administration of public health work. | 5 to 6 Lacs |
| Management Policy Advisor | They are responsible for understanding the administration, public policy, legislation, and organizing the operation of such areas. | 10 to 25 Lacs |
| Tropical Disease Specialist | A Tropical Disease Specialist is an expert in diseases that spread in tropical parts of the world. | 10 to 25 Lacs |
| Reproductive Health Specialist | A Reproductive Health Specialist is vital to all communities, with the job role involving the very source of growing a population. Reproductive health is especially important as it has to do with the community and its most vulnerable groups—women and children. | 20 to Lacs |
| NGO Director | NGO Directors are responsible for the growth and development of NGOs. | 30 to 50 Lacs |
| Outcomes Researcher | An Outcomes Researcher handles the analyses of the outcome of any health care practice or program. They collect data from health care facilities, NGOs, corporations, government agencies, and other sources where healthcare programs and practices are implemented. | 30 to 40 Lacs |
| Health Center Administrator | A Health Centre Administrator is essential to the functions of public health. When administering health care, treatments, cures, etc., organization and administration are of utmost priority. | 10 to 30 Lacs |
| Assistant Public Health Professor | They educate others in this role, but mainly in relation to public health in general. | 10 to 25 Lacs |
| Community Activist | They are responsible for identifying the needs of the community in terms of health and addressing these by lobbying for new programs and services. | 5 to 15 Lacs |
Where to Study MPH
Master of Public Health is a 2-year, full-time program in healthcare. The program is imparted by means of a variety of teaching/learning techniques, including lectures, case discussions, practical exercises, lab work, field visits, seminars, journal clubs, collaborative learning, group discussions, assignments, hands-on training, internship, and dissertation.
The mode of admission is a relevant entrance examination which is conducted at any of State, university, and national level or by the concerned deemed university. For applying to the course, candidates need to have attained a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline of Health Science from a recognized university, with a minimum aggregate score of 60%.
The course essentially aims to:
- Cultivate students’ health management skills to prepare them to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of public health programs and services.
- Prepare professionals for challenging careers in public health management in both public and private sectors, non-governmental organizations, as well as national and multinational organizations.
Master of Public Health (MPH): Course Highlights
Note: There are colleges in India and abroad as well providing MPH Degree
(Be sure that the college and the degree is approved by the official authorities to avoid any fraud)
| Course Level | Post Graduate | ||
| Duration | 2 years | ||
| Examination Type | Semester-based | ||
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in any Health Science discipline, completed from a recognized university | ||
| Admission Process | Based on counseling after qualification of a relevant entrance test and merit ranking | ||
| Course Fee | INR 3 to 6 Lacs p.a. | ||
| Average Starting salary | INR 3 to 15 Lacs p.a. | ||
| Top recruiting companies | WHO, McKinsey & Company, UN Children’s Fund, PHFI, The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, etc. |
We have compiled a detailed article discussing every aspect of MPH and the career opportunities it provides.
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