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    This brochure provides information about the Master in Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Nutrition program offered by the Department of Genetics, Immunology, Biochemistry and Nutrition at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. The 2-year full-time program provides comprehensive coverage of public health nutrition science and application. It emphasizes developing knowledge and skills to work in challenging environments, including health facilities and deprived communities. Upon completion, students will be awarded a MPH in Public Health Nutrition degree and will have opportunities to work in public health systems at national and international levels.

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    This brochure provides information about the Master in Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Nutrition program offered by the Department of Genetics, Immunology, Biochemistry and Nutrition at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. The 2-year full-time program provides comprehensive coverage of public health nutrition science and application. It emphasizes developing knowledge and skills to work in challenging environments, including health facilities and deprived communities. Upon completion, students will be awarded a MPH in Public Health Nutrition degree and will have opportunities to work in public health systems at national and international levels.

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    This brochure provides information about the Master in Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Nutrition program offered by the Department of Genetics, Immunology, Biochemistry and Nutrition at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. The 2-year full-time program provides comprehensive coverage of public health nutrition science and application. It emphasizes developing knowledge and skills to work in challenging environments, including health facilities and deprived communities. Upon completion, students will be awarded a MPH in Public Health Nutrition degree and will have opportunities to work in public health systems at national and international levels.

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    Master in Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Nutrition.

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    This brochure provides information about the Master in Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Nutrition program offered by the Department of Genetics, Immunology, Biochemistry and Nutrition at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. The 2-year full-time program provides comprehensive coverage of public health nutrition science and application. It emphasizes developing knowledge and skills to work in challenging environments, including health facilities and deprived communities. Upon completion, students will be awarded a MPH in Public Health Nutrition degree and will have opportunities to work in public health systems at national and international levels.

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    The key takeaways are that this is a 2-year full time Master's program in Public Health Nutrition offered by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences that provides opportunities to work in both health facilities and communities. It aims to provide a holistic understanding of public health nutrition.

    The eligibility criteria include having completed/completing a graduate degree in health sciences or life sciences along with the relevant internship by July 31, 2013. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in public health or nutrition.

    The first semester covers modules in nutritional biochemistry, nutrition science, principles of epidemiology, research methodology and introduction to biostatistics with a total of 15 credits.

    Department of Genetics, Immunology, Biochemistry and Nutrition. Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.

    INFORMATION BROCHURE For Master in Public Health (MPH) in Public health Nutrition

    Pune Regional Centre, 3rd Floor, Aundh Civil Hospital Building, Aundh, Pune 411 027. Telefax: 020-2728 0454, 020 27286143 Website: - www.muhs.ac.in

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT A GLANCE


    A. Two year full time comprehensive course providing opportunity to work both at health facilities and in a community set-up. Eligibility Criteria 1. All candidates, who have passed final year, Graduate Health Sciences examination and completed /completing internship training by 31st July, 2013 from a recognized institute included in the respective Council Acts or a graduate in life sciences with a fulltime postgraduate masters degree in streams falling under the respective councils. Graduates of Health Sciences MBBS/ BAMS/ BHMS/B Pharm/BSc Nursing/BPTh MSc Nutrition/Biochemistry/Health Science Preference would be given to candidates with experience in the area of Public Health/Nutrition Medical officers in service will be considered who are granted permission through proper channel. Last date of submission of application forms is 15th September, 2013 Seats limited to 30 students. Course fee-Rs.80,000/-per year Comprehensive coverage of the science and application of Public Health Nutrition. Lectures by expert faculty members in maternal and child nutrition, public health and clinical specialties like Pediatrics, Medicine and Gynecology. Provides insight to students to understand holistic approach to Public Health Nutrition. Course structure emphasizes knowledge and skills in Public Health Nutrition to work in challenging environment that includes health facilities, nutrition centers and deprived communities through Problem based learning, clinical case studies, hospital visits, community visits, seminars and discussions. Project Work based on the application of the science of Public Health Nutrition. Periodic Assessment based on credit system. Successful candidates will be awarded a degree in Master in Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Nutrition from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.

    After completion of this course the successful candidates have excellent opportunities to work with public health systems at national and international level. International platform for students for research and placements.

    For more information contact Department of Genetics,Immunology,Biochemistry & Nutrition


    Pune Regional Centre, 3rd Floor, Aundh Civil Hospital Building, Aundh, Pune 411 027. Telefax: 020-2728 0454, 020 27286143 Website: - www.muhs.ac.in Other course of department: certificate course in clinical nutrition

    Syllabus Structure: Semester I: Introduction to the Science of Nutrition and Public Health - Total credits: 15 Sr No 1 2 3 4 5 Module Nutritional Biochemistry Nutrition Science Principles of Epidemiology Research Methodology Introduction to Biostatistics Credits 3 4 3 3 2 Total credits: 15 Credits 3 4 4 (2+2) 2 2 Total credits:15 Credits 4 (3+1) 4 2 1 4 Total credits: 15 Credits 4 2 5 (3+2) 2 1 1

    Semester II: Public Health Nutrition Sr No Module 5 6 7 8 9 Public Health Nutrition (policies and programs) Clinical Nutrition Nutritional assessment Nutritional Epidemiology Data management and statistical computation

    Semester III: Nutritional Problems of Vulnerable Groups Sr No Module 5 6 7 8 9 Nutritional Problems in Developing Countries Maternal and Child Nutrition Adolescent Health and Nutrition Geriatric Nutrition Project work

    Semester IV : Program Planning and Management Sr No Module 10 11 12 13 14 15 Strategies for Scaling up Essential Nutrition Interventions through Public Health Systems Nutrition Health Education and Communication theories and practice Program planning, management and evaluation Health Economics and Budgeting Food Safety and Standards Nutrigenetics

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