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Public Health

Online

Master of Public Health (MPH): Coursework and Research

Empowering public health leaders through evidence-informed practice, health equity, and resilient health systems in resource-constrained settings.

A 45-credit, 24-month online degree delivering rigorous training in epidemiology, biostatistics, health systems management, disease control, and environmental health. Tailored for health professionals in low-resource and crisis environments, it includes specialized courses in Integrated Vector Management and Disaster Risk Management.

Institution

Eastern Sudan University for Medical Sciences and Technology (ESU)

Accreditation

Nationally accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Sudan) · Curriculum submitted for APHEA validation

About this program

A generalist graduate program developing health professionals who can tackle pressing health challenges across Sudan, the Afro-Arab region, and comparable resource-constrained settings. Learners complete three taught semesters covering biostatistics, advanced epidemiology, primary health care, health policy, vector control and disaster management, then a supervised research dissertation in Semester 4. Delivery blends live virtual lectures, online forums, case-based workshops and practical field scenarios.

What you'll learn

  • Analyze population health problems using epidemiological, biostatistical, survey, and qualitative research methods.
  • Assess major environmental, occupational, nutritional, communicable, non-communicable, and disaster-related health risks.
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-informed public health programs, primary health care initiatives, and health service policies.
  • Apply ethical, equity-oriented, culturally responsive, and community-engaged approaches to public health practice.
  • Design, conduct, analyze, and defend an independent, supervised public health research dissertation.

Program structure

Semester 1 (14 credits)

  • Biostatistics (3)
  • Health Education & Communication (3)
  • Public Health Practices & Ethics (2)
  • Environmental Health (3)
  • Integrated Vector Management (3)

Semester 2 (14 credits)

  • Applied Epidemiology (3)
  • Health Services Management (2)
  • Disaster & Risk Management (3)
  • Nutrition & Food Safety (3)
  • Research Methodology (3)

Semester 3 (13 credits)

  • Communicable Diseases Epidemiology (2)
  • Advanced Epidemiology (3)
  • Non-Communicable Diseases Epidemiology (3)
  • Primary Health Care & Promotion (3)
  • Occupational Health & Safety (2)

Semester 4 (4 credits)

  • Supervised Dissertation & Oral Defence — a 20-week research project with protocol and ethics approval, progress portfolio, written thesis, and live online oral defence.

How you're assessed

Problem-based quizzes, data analysis workbooks, critical appraisal briefs, emergency response plans, health promotion portfolios, forum participation, live session attendance, and a defended dissertation.

Award rules

  • Complete all 15 core courses (41 credits) and successfully defend the dissertation (4 credits) with satisfactory standing under ESU Graduate College regulations.

Accreditation

Nationally accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Sudan). The curriculum has been submitted to APHEA (Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation) for curriculum validation.

About the partner institution

Eastern Sudan University for Medical Sciences and Technology is the degree owner and awarding body, providing academic authority, quality assurance, and regional expertise. The joint initiative with Avicenna Health Institute aims to turn brain drain into human capital gain by engaging international and diaspora public health leaders to train the next generation of health professionals.

Who it's for

Medical doctors, nurses, public health officers, health administrators, environmental health officers, and health researchers seeking advanced skills in public health leadership, disease surveillance, and emergency health management.

Entry requirements

  • A recognized BSc (Honours) in Public Health or a related health discipline (including MBBS or Nursing), subject to ESU admission regulations.
  • English proficiency for postgraduate study.
  • Familiarity with computer applications

Required documents

  • Degree and transcripts.
  • CV.
  • Passport or government ID.
  • Proof of English proficiency.
  • Personal statement.

Instructors

Dr. Mohamed Elhassan Abdalla

MBBS, MHPE, PhD, FAcadMEd · Assistant Dean, University of Limerick

Dr. Abdelrahim M. Ali

MBBS, MHPE, MSc, SBCM/FCM · Program Manager; Public Health Physician Specialist

Dr. Husameldin Elsawi Khalafalla

DMS, FCM, MHPE · Program Coordinator; Consultant in Community Medicine

Dr. Mohamed Hassan Taha

MBBS, MHPE, PhD, FAcadMEd · Director, Medical Education Centre, University of Sharjah

Prof. Ali Khidir

MBBS, FRCSI, MD Path · President, Eastern Sudan University

How to apply

Click Show Interest to register your interest.

When applications open, complete the online form and upload your documents.

The ESU–AHI Admissions Committee reviews your application.

Qualified applicants receive a formal offer and platform access.

Fees

National (Sudanese) students

$4,200

International students

$6,500

Includes application, registration, tuition, research supervision and examination · Flexible instalment plans

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Flexible instalment plans

Next intake

Early 2027 (first cohort) · Expressions of interest open

Duration

24 months (4 semesters) · Maximum study period: 36 months

Credit hours

45 (41 taught + 4 dissertation)

Delivery

Distributed Distance Learning — online, with approved local supervised field visits where relevant

Language

English

Weekly Commitment

~14–15 hours

Awarding Body

Eastern Sudan University for Medical Sciences and Technology

FAQs

Which institution awards the MPH?

Eastern Sudan University for Medical Sciences and Technology. AHI is the delivery and online technology partner.

Is it fully online?

Taught courses and supervision are 100% online. Supervised field visits are arranged at approved local sites where required.

Are there electives?

No. The MPH is a generalist degree with 15 core courses and a compulsory thesis.

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