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.
The M.Sc. one health (M.Sc. OH) is the flagship program of the PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences, designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to address pressing challenges like disease outbreak mitigation and response.
This multidisciplinary program integrates theory, research, and practice preparing graduates for high impact careers in:
The PHFI M.Sc. OH fosters analytical thinking, leadership, and multidisciplinary approach to tackle health challenges — 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. in one health (M.Sc. OH) at PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences is a 2-year in person 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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M.Sc. OH 101
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Principles and Practice of Public Health
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3
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M.Sc. OH 102
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Social & Behavioural Sciences in Health
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3
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M.Sc. OH 103
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Environmental & Occupational Health
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3
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M.Sc. OH 104
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Healthcare Systems & Health Policy (NHP, SDGs)
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3
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M.Sc. OH 105
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Epidemiology
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3
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M.Sc. OH 106
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Research Methods
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2
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M.Sc. OH 107
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Biostatistics, Data Management, and Demography
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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. OH 208
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Public Healthcare Law and Ethics
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2
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M.Sc. OH 209
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Monitoring & Evaluation
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3
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M.Sc. OH 210
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Leadership & Communication skills
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2
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M.Sc. OH 211
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Research Methods & Proposal writing
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2
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M.Sc. OH 212
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Social-behavioural Sciences in Health – Elective
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3
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M.Sc. OH 213
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Epidemiology-2
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2
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M.Sc. OH 214
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Environmental & Occupational Health - 2
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3
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M.Sc. OH 215
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Biostatistics &Data Management – 2 – Elective
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3
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M.Sc. OH 216
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Health Informatics – Elective
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3
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M.Sc. OH 217
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Introduction to Disaster Preparedness & Management 2
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2
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M.Sc. OH 218
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Introduction to One Health
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2
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M.Sc. OH 219
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Two Months Internship
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6
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Semester 2 Total Credits
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27
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Semester
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Modules
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Credit (s)
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M.Sc. OH 320
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Seminar on Field Visit
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2
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M.Sc. OH 321
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Contemporary issues in global public health
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2
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M.Sc. OH 322
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Importance of multi-sectoral approach to health &systems thinking in OH
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2
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M.Sc. OH 323
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Emerging Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance
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2
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M.Sc. OH 324
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One Health Application in Management of zoonotic Diseases 2
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2
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M.Sc. OH 325
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Applied Epidemiology & Public Health in OH Research
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2
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M.Sc. OH 326
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One Health Policy
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2
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M.Sc. OH 327
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Thesis proposal submission
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0
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M.Sc. OH 328
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Data in One Health
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1
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M.Sc. OH 329
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Food safety and food borne disorders
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2
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Semester 2 Total Credits
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17
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Semester
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Modules
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Credit (s)
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M.Sc. OH 430
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Dissertation: CONDUCT A comprehensive project integrating
learned concepts and real-world application |
10
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M.Sc. OH 431
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National health programmes related to OH
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2
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M.Sc. OH 432
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Programme planning, implementation and evaluation
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2
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M.Sc. OH 434
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Workshops in One Health communication (Blog/print/journal etc)
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2
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Semester 4 Total Credits
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16
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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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