Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health (PGDPH)

Introduction

The Asian Institute of Public Health (AIPH), Bhubaneswar offers a one year Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health (PGDPH) combined with a Certificate in Public Health from the College of Public Health at University of Nebraska Medical Centre (UNMC), USA. This program involves 24 credit hours of teaching including 3 credits of research work. The certificate program from UNMC has eighteen credits covering six core courses that are a part of UNMC’s Master of Public Health program which is accredited by the Council for Education in Public Health (CEPH), USA.

Objectives

On successful completion of the course the students would accomplish the following:

• Reasonable understanding of core public health issues and principles in a global perspective.

• In depth literature review and analytical skills to conduct research in various domains of public health and to design and implement public health programs.

• Professional skills necessary to communicate both at local and international level as a public health professional.

Special Features of PGDPH

Students, who successfully complete this diploma program including the UNMC certificate, will be eligible to apply for full/partial scholarships to do a full Master of Public Health program or other doctoral/post-doctoral programs at UNMC, USA. The eighteen credits obtained under the certificate program mentioned above are transferable to UNMC for such higher studies. They can also use these qualifications for the purpose of job enhancement in their respective fields of work, besides applying for jobs in the public health field both in public and private sector in India as well as international job market.

Curriculum Courses

Besides these core courses and the thesis project, the students of the PGDPH shall take a 3 credit hour course on Foundations in Public Health which is designed to address specific Public Health issues pertaining to India. In addition to this, students will conduct a research project in an area of their choices which will lead to another 3 credits.

Method of course delivery

The PGDPH is offered via a regular (full time) contact-non-contact mode. As part of this program, students will attend classes at AIPH, conducted by faculty having adjunct faculty appointment with UNMC.
This is a unique course because not only it gives the students an exposure to the wider public health issues, their challenges and effective solutions of relevance to both the Indian and the international scenarios, but also facilitates them to enhance analytical and research skills necessary in the professional setting.

How to apply

Candidates interested in the PGDPH can download the application form and submit it after completion along with relevant documents and the application fees at AIPH office address given in the application form.