Professional degrees of public health


The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), Master of Medical Science in Public Health (MMSPH) and the Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.), International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL) are interdisciplinary professional degrees awarded for studies in areas related to public health. The MPH degree focuses on public health practice, as opposed to research or teaching. Master of Public Health programs are available throughout the world in Schools of Public Health, Programs in Public Health, Medical Schools, and Schools of Public Affairs.




Contents





  • 1 General

    • 1.1 Master's degrees


    • 1.2 Doctorate degrees



  • 2 United States

    • 2.1 Core disciplines


    • 2.2 Council on Education for Public Health


    • 2.3 Certified in Public Health (CPH) Exam


    • 2.4 Council of Graduate Programs in Public Health



  • 3 United Kingdom

    • 3.1 Faculty of Public Health (UK)



  • 4 India

    • 4.1 Specialization


    • 4.2 Subjects



  • 5 References


  • 6 External links




General


A professional degree is one that, based on its learning objectives and types of positions its graduates pursue, prepares students with a broad mastery of the subject matter and methods necessary in a field of practice; it typically requires students to develop the capacity to organize, analyze, interpret and communicate knowledge in an applied manner.[1]



Master's degrees


In some countries the MPH program is only available for physician graduates (MBBS, MD, DO, or equivalent). In those countries, individuals without a medical degree may enter a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) or Master of Medical Science in Public Health (MMSPH) programs.



Doctorate degrees


The DrPH degree is for those who intend to pursue or advance a professional practice career in public health and for leaders and future leaders in public health practice. They face the particular challenge of understanding and adapting scientific knowledge in order to achieve health gain and results. This degree leads to a career in high-level administration, teaching, or practice, where advanced analytical and conceptual capabilities are required. The usual requirement for entry into this program is a master's degree in Public Health (MPH). The DrPH program develops in its candidates all competencies included in MPH programs, with increased emphasis on high level skills in problem-solving and the application of public health concepts.



United States


In the United States (US), any person with an accredited undergraduate degree may pursue an MPH or MSPH and usually takes two-years of full-time work to complete. Based on the accreditation of the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), an MPH or MSPH is not a clinical degree.[2] However, some states in the United States recognize MPH holders as ancillary clinical professionals (and patient-facing clinical staff) especially with regard to preventive medicine, health education, and other functions in the clinical and hospital environments. In fact, most hospital systems have MPH public health staff to study disease trends and help to combat hospital-acquired infections (nosocomial infections) and immediately determine epidemiologic trends (for example, flu outbreaks tendencies, etc.).[3]



Core disciplines


The traditional MPH degree is designed to expose candidates to 5 core discipline areas of public health:[4]


  1. Biostatistics

  2. Epidemiology

  3. Environmental Health


  4. Health Policy and Health Administration

  5. Social and behavioral sciences


Council on Education for Public Health


In the United States the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accredits schools of public health and programs of public health through a formal review process.[5]



Certified in Public Health (CPH) Exam


CPH is the only public health board certification available in the US for public health professionals. In 2008, the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE), United States-based credentialing board, began offering the certification exam (CPH) designed to test mastery of the core competencies of the public health professionals.[6]Continuing Education for CPH (Recertification Requirements): After a candidate passes this examination, they must maintain the certification with 50 CPH recertification credits approved by the NBPHE.[7]


The NBPHE's Board of Directors primarily represents five key collaborating organizations: the American Public Health Association, the Association of Prevention Teaching and Research, the Association of Schools of Public Health, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, and the National Association of County and City Health Officials. The board is dedicated to increasing recognition of the public health profession, raising the visibility of public health, and measuring and improving the competency of public health workers across the nation and around the world.



Council of Graduate Programs in Public Health


The Council of Graduate Programs in Public Health represents the accredited and emerging graduate programs across the U.S. that grant public health degrees and therefore prepare students for professional careers in public health.[8] The Council encourages, promotes and supports universities, schools and colleges in developing, maintaining, and advancing graduate programs in the disciplines of preventive medicine, social medicine, community health and public health. The Council is sponsored by the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research.[9]



United Kingdom


In the United Kingdom, the MPH or MSc in Public Health is usually a one-year full-time program. Taught modules typically account for two thirds of the MPH and a project one third. Students may be medical or non-medical graduates. Degrees vary in their content, but most cover similar areas of public health. Because of the key role played by public health practitioners in the NHS a UK MPH also often includes Health economics.


Degrees that include a substantial epidemiological component are more selective and some require applicants to demonstrate ability before applying, by completion of an online test MPH Selection Test [10]



Faculty of Public Health (UK)


In the UK specialist accreditation in public health is provided by the Faculty of Public Health (FPH).[11] Specialist accreditation is through participation in a four-year program analogous to specialist training for doctors. Specialist trainees must pass an examination, demonstrably achieve certain skills and submit a portfolio of work. However specialist training in public health is also open to non-doctors.



India


In India The MPH degree course is a two-year Post graduate course or a post graduate diploma of one year(DPH) which is open to candidates with a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, with at least 50% marks. But preference is given to applicants having a graduate/bachelor's degree in any of the following fields - medical, pharmacy, dental,physiotherapy, nursing and paramedical sciences; veterinary sciences; management; natural sciences (including biology); socialsciences and social work; engineering; law; commerce or accounting; communication; etc. Relevant work experience in health or development sector will be an advantage but not mandatory.[12]



Specialization


The MPH degree in India is covers all major disciplines of public health including Environment and Health, Gender issues, Public Health Nurition, Sexual and Reproductive Health [13] but some institutes offer specialization such as Social epidemiology,[14]Health Policy, Health and Development, Health System Management, Economics or Finance.
.[15]



Subjects


Topics covered during the course include
Social Epidemiology including Chronic and Infectious disease Epidemiology,
Biostatistics,
Environmental and Occupational Health, Gender Issues in Health,
Health Policy Analysis and Health Administration,
Social and behavioral sciences,
Health System Management, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Health and Development,
Health Economics, Public Health Nutrition,
National Health Programs, Medical Anthropology, Research Methodology,
Public Health Ethics and Law.[16]



References




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  3. ^ "public health professional?". The Best Solver. Retrieved 20 December 2014.


  4. ^ "ASPH". ASPH. Archived from the original on 2012-09-11. Retrieved 2012-09-10.


  5. ^ "List of Schools & Programs of Public Health Accredited by the CEPH" (PDF). CEPH. Retrieved 20 December 2014.


  6. ^ "About the CPH". National Board of Public Health Examiners. 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2013.


  7. ^ "Recertification Requirements". National Board of Public Health Examiners. 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2013.


  8. ^ "Council of Graduate Programs in Public Health". APTR. Retrieved 20 December 2014.


  9. ^ "Association for Prevention Teaching and Research". APTR. Retrieved 20 December 2014.


  10. ^ "Master of Public Health Applicant Selection Test". Unit of Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics. University of Birmingham. Retrieved 20 December 2014.


  11. ^ "About FPH". UK Faculty of Public Health. Retrieved 20 December 2014.


  12. ^ "Master of Public Health Selection: Requirements".


  13. ^ "IIPH".


  14. ^ "TISS-SE".


  15. ^ "TISS-HPEF".


  16. ^ "TISS CURRICULUM".



External links


  • Council of Graduate Programs in Public Health

  • Society for Public Health Education

  • Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health

  • Council on Education for Public Health

  • Master list of CEPH accredited Schools & Programs of Public Health as of March 11, 2011

  • National Board of Public Health Examiners

  • The Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region









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