Overview:

The degree is a postgraduate program with a total duration of two years and is offered for multidisciplinary health workers. A program is divided into four semesters. It is a vocational course being offered in several universities and health institutions across the country with the aim of producing healthcare professionals who can address the various health challenges existing in communities. The main objective of this curriculum is to equip students with the theoretical and practical aspects of practice in primary care, disease prevention, maternal and child health, as well as health promotion, so as to make graduates a valuable asset in the sector.

This program extends the education that begins at the undergraduate level, providing a deeper understanding of the challenges facing public health systems in the contemporary world. To this end, students will learn both theoretical content knowledge and the ability to work in realistic community health settings to meet and solve current and future public health problems. Courses offered include a wide range of interdisciplinary areas within health care that prepare students to accurately assess a health problem, set goals, implement health care intervention plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies in reference to target populations. .

In addition, the Master of Science in Multipurpose Health Worker program contains the educational components for leadership and management necessary for professionals who wish to become supervisors and managers in health care organizations. The research methodology feature enhances students' skills needed to conduct independent research projects and practice public health.

Course Curriculum:

This path is covered in subjects such as the Master of Science-Multipurpose Health Worker, which teaches you a wide range of topics to complement your entire knowledge on public health and community healthcare services. The key subjects usually include situations such as:

1. Foundations of Public Health
2. Community Health Nursing
3. Maternal and Child Health
4. Epidemiology and Biostatistics
5. Health Education and Communication
6. Environmental health and sanitation
7. Nutrition and Dietetics
8. Disease Prevention and Control
9. Health Program Planning and Evaluation
10. Health Management and Administration
11. Research Methodology in Public Health
12. Disaster Management and Emergency Response
    
     

Career Opportunities:

The Master of Science in Multipurpose Health Worker program opens career opportunities for its graduates to work within a range of healthcare settings as skilled multipurpose health workers. Possible roles include:

1. Community Health Officer
2. Public health educator
3. Health Program Coordinator
4. Maternal and Child Health Specialist 
5. Environmental Health Officer
6. Health Policy Analyst
7. Health Service Manager
8. Epidemiologist
9. NGO Health Project Manager
10. Disaster Management Specialist
     

In addition, graduates will be prepared to take positions in government health departments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international health organisations, and private organizations. They can likewise find work in experiments and in the scholarly community, helping to provide imaginative well-being. Freshers in this field can earn a basic monthly salary starting from INR 25000 to INR 50000 and faster over time, depending on their main role.