Course Description - Diploma in Public Health | MedMaster

The Diploma in Public Health is an extensive program designed to establish foundational knowledge and practical skills within the public health sector. This course aims to equip students and professionals with the ability to comprehend, evaluate, and tackle community health issues through preventive, promotive, and policy-oriented strategies. The curriculum emphasizes the social, environmental, and behavioral factors influencing health, disease prevention, health education, epidemiology, and the management of public health. Participants are prepared to engage with government health departments, non-governmental organizations, international health agencies, and community-based entities. This diploma is particularly suited for individuals who have graduated from life sciences, medical, paramedical, or social science disciplines and who seek to create a significant impact on population health and healthcare delivery systems.

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Duration: 12 Months

Course Level: Diploma Programs

Language: English

Module 1: Applied aspects of Preventive Medicine

Concepts of wellbeing, Spectrum of Health, Natural history of diseases

Module 2: Biostatistics

Measures of variation, Concept of probability, Clinical Trial

Module 3: Environment & Health

Planning and management for provision of safe water, Purification, Quality

Module 4:

Public health laboratory and its functions in this context

Module 5: Housing

Social goal, Housing & health, Industrialization & health, Radiation & health

Module 6: Nutrition & health

Chemistry & physiology of food, Food processing & preservation, Nutritional anaemia

Module 7: Epidemiology

Epidemiological approach, Types of Epidemiological studies, Association & causation

Module 8:

Collection & forwarding of different samples for bacteriological & serological analysis

Module 9: Protozoatogy

General characteristics, Classification & Morphology

Module 10: Entomology

Classification & Morphology, Bionomics

Module 11: Helminthology

General characteristics, Classification & Morphology, Exanthematous fevers

MODULE 12:

Epidemiology of non-communicable diseases- Cardiovascular diseases, Diabetes mellitus etc

MODULE 13:

Mental health-Health & diseases, Prevention of mental diseases, Alcohol related & drug related problems

MODULE 14 :

Geriatrics- Concept of Aging, Demographic scenario, Reproductive & Child Health (RCH)

MODULE 15 :

Social sciences- Medical sociology, Social Anthropology

MODULE 16 :

Medical Ethics

MODULE 17 :

Fertility- Factors affecting fertility, Indicators of fertility, Population explosion as a public health problem

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Blended Programe

Live Webinar

Observership

Online Assessment

Certificate

Why Choose us?

MedMaster offers a modern, flexible, and industry-aligned platform for public health education — designed to meet the evolving needs of global and community health professionals. Here’s why MedMaster is the ideal choice for your Online Diploma in Public Health:

Expert-Led Curriculum

Developed and delivered by public health professionals, epidemiologists, and community health leaders.
Curriculum aligned with national health priorities (NHM, SDGs) and global public health frameworks.

100% Online & Flexible Learning

Learn from anywhere, at your own pace — ideal for working professionals and field workers
Includes recorded video lectures, interactive case studies, and real-world project work.

Focus on Practical Skills

Training in health education, disease prevention, sanitation, maternal-child health, and data reporting.
Learn how to design and manage grassroots health campaigns and NGO programs.

Field-Relevant Assignments

Practical tools and field-based templates to prepare you for work in public health programs.
Real-world scenarios to build confidence in health communication and community engagement.

Certification with Career Impact

Earn a recognized diploma that adds value to your CV and qualifies you for jobs in:
NGOs
Government health missions (NHM)
International health organizations
Community health centers

Affordable & Accessible Learning

Affordable fee structure with EMI options and scholarship support.
High ROI for early- and mid-career professionals in healthcare, development, and education sectors.

Career Guidance & Growth Path

Support for career planning, internship referrals, and guidance for higher studies like MPH or PGD.
Network with peers and mentors in the public health ecosystem.

Ideal for Multiple Backgrounds

Perfect for doctors, nurses, social workers, allied health professionals, and fresh graduates.
No prior medical degree required — just a passion to serve communities and improve health outcomes.

MedMaster’s Online Diploma in Public Health is more than a qualification — it’s a pathway to meaningful work that transforms lives and communities.