Master of Public Health (MPH)Programme Details

Required Credits/Units: 240

Aim of the Programme

This programme aims to equip students with integrative thinking combining intuition, analytical reasoning and imagination, and link it with transformational leadership capabilities including systems approach for them to become successful leaders in public health. The curriculum is designed to help students develop key knowledge, competences and capabilities integrating a range of perspectives relevant to the public health system in which they will be operating.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this programme, students will be able to:

1. Apply advanced and integrated understanding of the complex processes that drive public health sector and contribute to the development of new knowledge through use of appropriate research principles and methods as well as provide consultancy services to the relevant agencies and organizations;
2. Promote public health information and strategy to specialist and non-specialist audiences using a range of modes;
3. Identify and use appropriate skills and technology tools to locate, curate and disseminate information relevant to the operation of public health and health services;
4. Analyse complex organizational issues that underpin the functioning of public health services;
5. Provide leadership in the practice of public health;
6. Apply problem-solving skills to conceptualize, construct and recommend short and long-term solutions to public health problems rocking the globe;
7. Progress excellently in their profession and career in public health and related fields like International Health and Global Health;
8. Demonstrate ability to work in teams in a wide range of organizational contexts;
9. Adapt to diverse social, cultural and environmental contexts through professional and ethical practice.
    

Admission Requirements

The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Malawi Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.

• Admission to a Master’s degree programme requires an accredited Bachelor degree or international equivalent. Related professional qualifications at the appropriate level will also be considered for entry.
• Students with an accredited Master’s degree will also be considered for entry.
• Recognised proof of English proficiency if the Bachelor degree was not taught in the English language
• Copy of valid passport or national ID

In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.