Medical Sciences - University of the West Indies

FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
the public health problems, particularly within the
context and settings of the Caribbean region
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to the prescribed course of study for
the degree of Master of Public Health (MPH) candidates
must:
be registered medical practitioners, dental surgeons,
or veterinary surgeons, with at least three years professional
experience preferably in Public Health after
successfully completing the final examination in
their discipline; or
be graduates of an approved university with at least
three years of relevant practical experience; or
hold an approved technical or professional qualification
awarded by an approved body and approved
by this university and have had at least five years
relevant practical experience; or
have, in the opinion of the University, other qualifications
of special relevance to the course and in the
opinion of the University, have had at least five years
of relevant practical experience.
Applicants will be required to submit a written application
and may in some instances be required to
attend an interview to be eligible for selection to the
programme.
Duration of programme:
This degree is offered over twelve months and in-
cludes both classroom and field activities.
Programme Structure:
The award of the Master of Public Health Degree is
based on satisfactory completion of:
Coursework
Written and oral examinations
Research project
Field Placement
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