Master of Public Health

About the Program

Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences is a leading institution offering one of the top MPH programs in Karnataka, affiliated with Nitte (Deemed to be University). With over a decade of academic excellence, it is recognized among the best public health colleges in Mangalore.

The program features a robust curriculum covering Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics, Public Health Leadership, and Artificial Intelligence. Students can also choose specialized tracks such as Maternal, Child & Gender Health or Advanced Epidemiology.

Practical exposure is a cornerstone of the MPH program at Nitte University. Students engage in fieldwork through 16 rural health satellite centres and visits to primary health centres and the district health office. The Department of Public Health also offers international exchange and internship opportunities with the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) and the University of Minnesota (USA). In recognition of these efforts, the department received the Global Partner Award from the University of Minnesota in 2017.

The program also emphasizes skill development in software like Stata, SPSS, R, GIS etc. and undergoes two month extensive internship in reputed public health organizations in India and abroad. Students actively participate in national/international conferences and research, ensuring they are well-prepared for global public health careers.

Faculty

Dean:Prof. (Dr) Jayaprakash Shetty, MBBS, MD, FRCP(Glasg).
Prof. (Dr) Jayaprakash Shetty is a distinguished pathologist and academician with more than two decades of extensive experience in clinical practice and medical education. He holds an MBBS and MD in Pathology, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow [FRCP (Glasg)]. Prof. Jayaprakash has been instrumental in shaping undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral training programs. His academic leadership, commitment to excellence in pathology, and mentorship has made a lasting impact on medical education and research. Prof. Jayaprakash is widely respected for his scholarly contributions and dedication to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Co-ordinator:Dr Mackwin Kenwood Dmello, MPH, DPHN, PhD
Dr. Mackwin Kenwood D’mello serves as an Associate Professor and Coordinator in the Department of Public Health at K.S. Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), Nitte University, Mangaluru. A committed public health professional, he brings a data-driven approach to improving community health, with expertise in epidemiology, health informatics, public health nutrition. Over the years, Dr. D’mello has published more than 30 research articles in reputed national and international journals. His efforts have earned him accolades such as the Emerging Researcher Award at the APOCP General Assembly in Brisbane, Australia (2016), a WHO travel grant in 2017, and the Dr. Salim Yusuf Team Award for RCT training at St. John’s Research Institute, Bengaluru in 2024. In 2025, he was selected for the prestigious “Bridging AI and Healthcare” short course, jointly offered by IISc Bengaluru and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK.

Eligibility

Any graduate in Health Sciences - MBBS, BDS, BVSc, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BPharm, BPT, BSc (N), PB BSc (N), BPH, Paramedical Sciences - BSc (MIT), BSc (A&OTT), BSc (MLT), BSc (RT), BSc in Biomedical Science, Veterinary Science, Natural Sciences (any life science), Social Sciences & Social Work, Engineering including Environmental Engineering, Management, Commerce, Humanities or any other degree equivalent thereto, from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

Admission Procedure

Students seeking admission to MPH are required to submit the Admission Enquiry form available on the homepage of www.nitte.edu.in.

On receipt of the same, the Admission Section will guide the students with the process of registration and admission.

Eligible students will be selected on the basis of educational qualification, achievements, professional experience relevant to the field of public health and personal interview.

The fee structure of MPH is made available on our website www.nitte.edu.in

Documents required for admission to MPH

• 10th standard pass certificate for proof of date of birth (Original + 3 attested copies)
• Degree marks cards of all years (Original + 3 attested copies)
• Internship completion certificate (if applicable) (Original + 3 attested copies)
• Provisional/Degree certificate (Original + 3 attested copies)
• Registration certificate from the respective Statutory Council (if applicable) (Original + 3 attested copies)
• Transfer certificate from the institution last attended (Original + 3 attested copies)
• Conduct certificate from the institution last attended
• Migration certificate from the Board/University of the institution last studied (Original + 3 attested copies)
• Physical fitness and blood group certificate
• Aadhaar card copy of the student
• Photographs: Recent colour photo with white background, of resolution 300-600 dpi & size 35 mm x 45 mm (P.P size 5 Nos.) & size 20 mm x 25 mm (Stamp size 5 Nos.)

Curriculum

Career Opportunities

Students are employed in Government organizations, national and international Non-Government Organizations, United Nation Organization and its agencies like WHO, UNICEF, UNDP, UNOPS, UN Women, FAO etc. pharmaceuticals, insurance agencies, corporates and private sector organizations in themes of programme development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, quality assurance and research & development.

Placement Support

• The department supports the placement process by identifying relevant career opportunities for those who are seeking placement assistance.
• The department provides timely update to the students about available opportunities in other organizations of relevance.
• Every year, the department organizes professional development workshop for the students, which includes sessions on resume writing/cover letter writing/ interview skills/ email etiquettes/ group discussion etc.

International Collaborations

The Department of Public health forms alliances with top academic and other institutions throughout the world to enhance the educational experience for students, faculty and research. The success of our global efforts depends on our partnerships with our overseas colleagues. Department of Public Health is a globally engaged institution with an active partnership with 2 leading universities around the globe. Meritorious students get opportunity to visit Summer School at School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, USA and University of Gothenburg, Sweden during spring and autumn with scholarships covering tuition fees.