Offered by PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences (Deemed to be University)
The PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences (Deemed to be University) marks a new milestone in India’s public health education landscape. Building upon the strong legacy of the Indian Institutes of Public Health (Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar and Bengaluru), the University continues the mission of the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) - to strengthen public health capacity, research, and leadership across the country.
M.Sc. Digital Health & Data Science (M.Sc. DH & DS) is the flagship program of the PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences, designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to address pressing public health challenges.
This multidisciplinary program integrates theory, research, and practice preparing graduates for high impact careers in:
The PHFI M.Sc.DH&DS fosters analytical thinking, leadership, ethical practice and digital & data sciences — essential skills required to achieve equitable and sustainable health outcomes.
Covers epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, systems management, environmental health, behavioral sciences, and health communication.
Structured community immersion, internships, and applied research projects ensure experiential learning.
Learn from leading academicians, researchers, and practitioners with extensive national and international experience.
Integration of social, economic, and health perspectives for holistic understanding.
Opportunities to engage with PHFI’s research centers, projects, and global collaborations.
Graduates hold key positions in government, academia, NGOs, and international agencies.
The M.Sc Digital Health & Data Science (MHA) at PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences is a 2-year's program with 2 semesters each year.
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Semester
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Modules
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Credit (s)
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Basic Course
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Digital Foundations: An Orientation to Technology, Computer Science, and Digital Health
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3
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Basic Course
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Foundations of Healthcare for Non-Health sciences Graduates
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3
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Basic Course Total Credits
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6
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Semester
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Modules
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Credit (s)
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M.Sc. DH & DS 101
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Digital Health Systems &Global Health Architecture (ABDM, WHO Frameworks)
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3
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M.Sc. DH & DS 102
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Principles of Epidemiology &Population Health Analytics
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4
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M.Sc. DH & DS 103
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Biostatistics & Health Data Management
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4
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M.Sc. DH & DS 104
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Healthcare IT, Databases &Interoperable Health Records
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3
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M.Sc. DH & DS 105
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Digital determinants of health: Human- Centred Design &Behaviour Change in Health Technology (provider/user social behavioural determinants)
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3
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M.Sc. DH & DS 106
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Digital Surveillance & Real-World Health Data Monitoring (Environmental, occupational data digital monitoring)
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3
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Semester 1 Total Credits
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20
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Semester
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Modules
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Credit (s)
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M.Sc. DH & DS 207
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Advanced Computational Analytics for Public Health;(Python/R) (advanced programming techniques in Python and R for health data analysis; Handle, process, and analyse large-scale health datasets; Implement optimization and simulation methods for health system decision-making)
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4
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M.Sc. DH & DS 208
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Digital health application-PROVIDER DRIVEN Clinical Decision Support &Connected Hospital Systems; Policy decision; IOT
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3
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M.Sc. DH & DS 209
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Digital Health Economics & Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
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3
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M.Sc. DH & DS 210
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Digital Transformation of Primary Care &Care Continuum
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3
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M.Sc. DH & DS 211
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Applied Research Methods & AI-Assisted Scientific Writing/research/data management
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2
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M.Sc. DH & DS 212
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Healthcare Robotics (Optional/Elective)
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2
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Semester 2 Total Credits
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20
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Semester
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Modules
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Credit (s)
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M.Sc. DH & DS 313
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Advanced Health Data Analytics & Visualization (Python/R); mini project work
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4
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M.Sc. DH & DS 314
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Personalised care: Role of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
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4
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M.Sc. DH & DS 315
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Digital Epidemiology & AI-Driven Public Health Surveillance
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4
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M.Sc. DH & DS 316
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Health Informatics Programming & Clinical Data coding
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4
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M.Sc. DH & DS 317
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Digital Health Product Development & Entrepreneurship
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4
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Semester 3 Total Credits
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20
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Semester
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Modules
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Credit (s)
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M.Sc. DH & DS 418
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Master Dissertation / Digital Health Research Project Research methods (Quanti-qualitative)
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14
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M.Sc. DH & DS 419
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Responsible AI, Ethics &Health Data Governance
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2
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M.Sc. DH & DS 420
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Intellectual Property, Regulatory Approval & Certification Pathways
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2
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M.Sc. DH & DS 421
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Digital Supply Chain, Logistics & Public Health Programs
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2
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M.Sc. DH & DS 422
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Leadership, Communication & Innovation in Health Tech (Optional)
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3
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Semester 4 Total Credits
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20
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We have over a decade-long legacy of delivering high-quality education through our network of Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs), ensuring you learn from the best.
You will gain immediate access to an expansive research and practice network across India and globally, opening doors to cutting-edge research and career opportunities.
Our rigorous, multidisciplinary curriculum is aligned with evolving national and international public health priorities, guaranteeing your expertise remains current and relevant.
You'll graduate with essential competencies in leadership, ethics, and real-world problem-solving—the critical skills needed to drive and ensure equitable and sustainable health outcomes.
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