MS Public Health

Program Overview

Credit Hours

38

Duration

2 Years

Semesters

4

Attendance

Full-time

The MS Public Health program at Superior University is a 2-year postgraduate research degree offering advanced training in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, health systems research, global health, environmental and occupational health, and health programme evaluation. Students complete advanced coursework alongside an original research thesis — developing the research leadership, policy expertise, and public health methodology to address Pakistan’s most complex population health challenges.
The program accepts graduates from medicine, pharmacy, nursing, allied health, biological sciences, and social sciences — reflecting the inherently interdisciplinary nature of public health research and leadership. Built on Superior University’s 3C Advantage Model, the program shapes public health leaders with Character grounded in health equity, Courage to advocate for policy change, and Competence to produce rigorous public health research.

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PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS

HEC Compliant Curriculum

HEC Compliant Curriculum

The primary regulatory body for higher education in Pakistan.

HEC works alongside the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) to ensure institutes maintain high academic standards

Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)

Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)

National Regulatory Body

Regulates allied health sciences education and professional practice, ensuring competency and standardization in healthcare support professions.

Why Choose MS Public Health at Superior University?
Open to Multi-Disciplinary Graduates

Open to Multi-Disciplinary Graduates

Medicine, pharmacy, allied health, biological and social sciences all accepted.

Advanced Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Advanced Epidemiology & Biostatistics

STATA, R, and disease modelling at postgraduate level.

Global Health & International Development Track

Global Health & International Development Track

Preparation for WHO, UNICEF, and international NGO research roles.

CMATRH & Field Research Access

CMATRH & Field Research Access

Hospital and community populations for thesis research.

HEC Recognized Degree

HEC Recognized Degree

Nationally recognized qualification.

PhD Public Health Pathway

PhD Public Health Pathway

Academic progression to doctoral research.

Key Skills You Will Learn
Advanced Epidemiology & Disease Modelling

Advanced Epidemiology & Disease Modelling

Advanced Biostatistics — STATA & R

Advanced Biostatistics — STATA & R

Health Programme Evaluation

Health Programme Evaluation

Health Policy Analysis

Health Policy Analysis

Qualitative Public Health Research

Qualitative Public Health Research

Research Design & Thesis Production

Research Design & Thesis Production

Career Outcomes

Senior Epidemiologist

Health Research Scientist

Lecturer / Assistant Professor

Health Programme Manager

Admissions & Eligibility

Domestic Applicants

Minimum Qualification : B.Sc in relevant field or 16-years of education in relevant field Minimum Marks : CGPA 2.5 or above Entry Test : Yes Interview : Yes

International Applicants

Minimum Qualification : B.Sc in relevant field or 16-years of education in relevant field Minimum Marks : CGPA 2.5 or above Entry Test : Yes Interview : Yes

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Program Roadmap

Explore courses roadmap in MS Public Health
CourseCredit Hours
Public Health Principles and Practices3
Professional Ethics3
Population Dynamics3
Environmental and Occupational Health3
Fehm-e-Quran - I1
Total Credit Hours13
CourseCredit Hours
Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics3
Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases3
Social and Behavioral Aspect of Public Health3
Fehm-e-Quran - II1
Total Credit Hours10
CourseCredit Hours
Research Methodology3
Health System3
Health Promotion, Advocacy and Social Mobilization3
Total Credit Hours9
CourseCredit Hours
Research Project6
Total Credit Hours6

TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY

Discover your 3C Advantage

Character


Health Equity as a Research Imperative — Public health research must serve the populations most in need. MS Public Health graduates at Superior University are shaped to design research that addresses health disparities, engages marginalized communities with respect, and produces findings that inform policies benefiting those least able to advocate for themselves.

Courage


The Courage to Produce Inconvenient Evidence — Public health research sometimes reveals truths that are politically uncomfortable, commercially inconvenient, or institutionally challenging. Students develop the research independence and moral courage to publish honest findings, advocate for evidence-based policy change, and defend their research in the public arena.

Competence


Advanced Public Health Research Mastery — Students build advanced competence in epidemiological study design, STATA and R data analysis, health policy analysis, qualitative health research, systematic review, M&E framework design, and disease modelling — producing public health researchers capable of leading national-level studies, international research collaborations, and health policy reform initiatives.

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