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4 Semesters · 80 Credits

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India's #2 Globally Ranked Public Health Institute
The PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences (PHFI-IPHS) is India's first and only Deemed University established exclusively to advance public health education, research, and practice. Notified by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, under Section 3 of the UGC Act (Gazette dated 5 July 2025), PHFI-IPHS grants academic autonomy and degree-awarding rights across its three campuses.

Building on the decade-long legacy of the PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences (PHFI-IPHS) at Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, and Bengaluru, and backed by the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), which is ranked #2 in the world by PHAR, PHFI-IPHS is shaping India's next generation of public health leaders, researchers, and policymakers.

Choosing the best MPH college in India means choosing an institution where public health is not a department, it is the entire purpose. That institution is PHFI-IPHS.

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Master of Public Health

2 Years
(4 Semesters · 80 Credits)

MPH Curriculum at PHFI-IPHS

INDIA'S ONLY DEDICATED PUBLIC HEALTH DEEMED UNIVERSITY

Semester 1

  • Epidemiology -Biostatistics & Data Management
  • Health Systems & Policy
  • Social & Behavioural Sciences
  • Principles of Public Health

Semester 2

  • Environmental & Occupational Health -Digital Health & HIS -Public Health Nutrition
  • Health Economics & Financing
  • Research Methods -2-Month Community Internship

Semester 3

  • Health Communication -National Health Programs
  • Health Technology Assessment
  • One Elective Specialisation (from 9 options)

Semester 4

  • MPH Dissertation (15 credits)
  • Elective Specialty Project (5 credits)

MPH Elective Specializations

  • Advanced Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Data Management
  • Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Epidemiology
  • Public Health Disability
  • Public Health Surveillance
  • Advanced Public Health Nutrition
  • Health Systems & Health Policy
  • Maternal & Child Health (MCH)
  • Community Mental Health
  • Tribal Health & Vulnerable Populations

Why Choose PHFI-IPHS for Master of Public Health?

Public
Health Research at PHFI-IPHS

Funded, Multidisciplinary & Impactful

Research Focus Areas

  • Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) — Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Cancer epidemiology
  • Mental Health & Disabilities — Community Mental Health programs
  • Pandemic Preparedness & Infectious Diseases — PANPREP Centre, AMR surveillance
  • Environmental & Occupational Health · Climate-Health linkages
  • Maternal & Child Health (MCH) — ACECD, RBSK, ECD programs
  • Clinical Epidemiology · Health Technology Assessment (HTA)

Notable Funded Projects

Wellcome Trust | Pfizer E2E Clinical Research Fellowship Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) | UNICEF ACECD Live Love Laugh Foundation (Mental Health)

MPH Career Scope in India

Government, WHO, Research & NGOs

Government & Health Systems

NHM, MoHFW, State Health Departments, District Health Offices

International Agencies

WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, Gates Foundation, UNFPA

Research & Academia

PHFI, ICMR, AIIMS, Public Health Universities

Pharmaceuticals & Clinical Research

Pfizer, Wellcome Trust, CROs, HTA firms

Private Healthcare

Hospital Groups, Healthcare Consulting, Health-Tech

NGOs & Civil Society

Foundations, CSR health programs, Community Health Organisations

Social Entrepreneurship

Health Startups, Impact Organisations, Public Health Advocacy

Placement Support at PHFI-IPHS

  • Dedicated Placement Cell with active industry connections
  • Research Fellowship & Internship Pathways (Pfizer E2E, Wellcome Trust, UNICEF ACECD)
  • Alumni Mentorship, senior public health professionals across sectors
  • Expert Guest Lectures from Health Program Leaders, WHO Consultants
  • Industry-Academia Interaction & Career Orientation Sessions

Dr. K. Soumya
MPH Batch 2023-25 ·
PHFI-IPHS

Transitioning from medicine to public health, my MPH journey at PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences strengthened my passion for community health. The strong academic foundation, meaningful field exposure, and consistent mentorship helped me secure a placement at Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital even before my final results.

Sneha Das
MPH Batch 2022-24 ·
PHFI-IPHS

Through the MPH Program and research opportunities at PHFI-IPHS, I gained skills in mixed-methods research, qualitative mental health data, and climate risk evaluation. I am currently a Consultant-Research Assistant on a Wellcome Trust project, translating health data into policy recommendations for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Dr. M. Vinay Kumar
MPH Batch 2022-24 ·
PHFI-IPHS

With a Doctor of Pharmacy background, my MPH at PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences transitioned me into public health research. I now work as a Research Assistant for the UNICEF-funded ACECD project, building data quality and monitoring processes for child health screenings across Andhra Pradesh under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK).

MPH Admission Process 2026-27

How to Apply at PHFI-IPHS

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Register online at the official page & create your applicant profile

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Complete academic details & upload documents in the Application Form

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Upload Documents like Mark sheets (all years), Degree certificate, ID proof, Experience certificate (if any)

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Appear for the Entrance Examination, a merit-based assessment conducted by PHFI-IPHS

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Shortlisted candidates on merit will attend the counseling session

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Pay admission fee to confirm your seat and complete enrolment formalities

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