Public Health, MPH

Curriculum overview
The curriculum at KCMU College contains three sections:
– Course work (modules)
– Research project preparation
– Dissertation write up

The course is composed of 15 modules with a total of 48 credits. The modules are grouped into three clusters of related topics. Two modules “Refugee health and disaster management” will run concurrently with “Disability and occupational health” as optional modules.

Methods of instruction:
All modules will be taught using a set of methods such as lectures, seminars/tutorials, group work and case studies.

During the overall one year programme, there will be 30 weeks of teaching and project preparation and 15 weeks for data collection, data analysis and dissertation write up.

The project and dissertation will be devised and undertaken on an individual basis, to fit in with on-going programmes of research in KCMUCo and the surrounding communities or in line with the priorities of the students’ working environment.

Degree award
A  candidate who fulfils the above conditions shall be awarded the degree of Master of Public Health (MPH) of Tumaini University Makumira, KCMU College

Minimum Entry requirements
a. An MD or DDS Degree from a recognised University with two years of field experience, including an internship. (A “B” grade and above in Research or Community/Public health-related subjects is required)

b. A first degree with at least a lower second class (GPA > 3.0 or B+ for unclassified degree) in health-related fields from an approved and recognized institution by TCU or NACTE and at least 1 years work experience in a health-related, health delivery or health intervention work.

How to Apply:
Every Applicant should prepare documents which include:
– Relevant certificates
– Birth Certificate, among others (Contact School = admission@kcmuco.ac.tz)

All of the documents should be attached to an application form which can be gotten with a fee of:
** 50,000 TZS for local students
AND
** 115485 TZS for International students

Some career opportunities for this programme include:
– Environmental health practitioner
– Epidemiologist
– Health and safety adviser
– Health promotion specialist
– Health visitor
– Nutritionist
– Occupational hygienist

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Tuition Fees for Tanzanian Students = 5,300,000 TZS
Tuition Fees for International Students = 12,241,410 TZS

NOTE:
– Fees paid will not be refunded if the student leaves or withdraws or leaves the college without permission
– Actual costs will vary depending upon the specific year and needs of the student.
– Foreign students shall be required to pay for a resident permit, and must check the prevailing amount as may be determined by the Government from time to time.
– The University College reserves the right to change any fees, deposits, and other charges or any other provisions of this section at any time and without prior notification to the student or their sponsor and any such changes shall have immediate effect.