MSc in Public Health
- Mogadishu, Somalia
- Evening Study
Program Overview
The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a professional graduate program tailored to train competent public health leaders who can address complex health issues in fragile, low-resource, and post-conflict settings like Somalia. The program offers two specializations:
– Epidemiology
– Health Policy & Management
The MPH equips students with essential skills in research, epidemiology, policy formulation, health systems management, and public health leadership. It aligns with national health priorities and international frameworks such as Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and global health security.
Mode of Study
The MPH is delivered over two academic years (Six semesters), offered in both Physical and online formats. The learning mode includes:
- Traditional classroom sessions
- Online/blended components
- Field-based practicum
- Supervised dissertation research
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Graduates of the MPH program will be able to:
- Apply core principles of public health in diverse settings.
- Design and conduct research to address public health problems.
- Use epidemiologic and statistical tools to inform health decisions.
- Analyze, develop, and implement health policies and plans.
- Manage health programs, surveillance systems, and emergencies.
- Demonstrate leadership, ethics, and community engagement in health.
Career Prospects
MPH graduates may serve as:
- Epidemiologists and Surveillance Officers
- Health Program Managers
- Policy Analysts and Health Planners
- Public Health Researchers and Lecturers
- NGO/UN Health Officers (WHO, UNICEF, MSF, etc.)
- Health System Strengthening and M&E Specialists
Keys
| CU: Credit hours | CH: Contact hours | LH: Lecture hours | PH: Practical hours |
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Admission Requirements
oLearn Graduate School Admission Requirements
To apply for admission to oLearn’s Graduate Programs, applicants must meet the following criteria and submit all required documentation:
Academic Requirements
• Original Bachelor’s Degree Certificate and Transcript
• Original Secondary School Certificate
Photographs
• Four (4) recent passport-size photos with a white background
Registration Fee
• A non-refundable fee of USD $100 (to be paid via bank draft)
English Language Requirement
• Applicants must either:
o Pass an English proficiency test, or
o Enroll in oLearn’s Flexible English Skills Program
| FIRST TRIMESTER (I) | SECOND TRIMESTER (II) | THIRD TRIMESTER (III) |
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September, 2025 |
January, 2026 |
May, 2026 |