MASTER IN PUBLIC HEALTH
PRESENTATION
To deepen knowledge about the Sciences that support the understanding of research on the determinants of social production, diseases, epidemics, and the organization of health services, according to the model of care and support recommended by official bodies. The course provides an approach based on the whole person formation and Christian Principles.
Title awarded to the graduate:
Master in Public Health and Christian Spirituality
OBJECTIVES:
The Master of Public Health program aims to prepare professionals for critical analysis and the application of strategies focused on public health promotion. The course deepens knowledge on health policies, epidemiology, healthcare system management, and social factors influencing population well-being. Additionally, it seeks to foster academic research and the development of innovative solutions for contemporary health challenges.
WHO SHOULD APPLY:
The target audience of the program includes graduates in fields such as Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology, Social Sciences, and other disciplines related to public health. It is designed for professionals working or aspiring to work in health policy planning, implementation and evaluation, hospital management, teaching, and academic research.
Core Areas:
CA 1: Society, Health and Sustainability
CA 2: Health, Life Cycles, Gender and Society
CA 3: Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases
Estimated duration of 24 months. Being:
● Stage 1- course subjects;
● Stage 2- for the preparation of the conclusion work (dissertation or thesis) under direct supervision;
● The examination board takes place after the above-mentioned steps have been completed. If the student does not complete the work, they will enter into a contractual addendum and continue paying the course fees;
● The student must make at least 03 (three) academic publications during the study period, these must be published in magazines with a relevance index.
● The student must complete an additional workload in participating in academic events and continuing education and extension courses to form the academic-scientific curriculum.
Responsible for the course:
Dr. Marcela Tarciana Cunha Silva Martins
Dean of Academic Relations at VCCU
Dr. Gabriela Machado
Head Professor at the School of Health Sciences
MODALITY: 100% Online
REASONS TO COMPLETE MY ONLINE COURSE AT VCCU
- You can watch classes from anywhere in the world (online – live).
- We have interactive classes through the VLE platform, taught by quality professors.
- You are able to interact online with fellow students and professors inside and outside the virtual classroom.
- You can access VCCU virtual resources from any device.
- We have accredited degree programs.
- You can get the same experience as students from all over the world.
COURSEWORK PLAN
STAGE 1:
Course / Components
Fundamentals of Public Health and Principles of Epidemiology – 30h – 2 Credits
Ethics and Social Responsibility – 30h – 2 Credits
Health Surveillance – 30h – 2 Credits
Integrator Seminar – 30h – 2 Credits
Health and Christianity – 30h – 2 Credits
Demography and Advanced Statistical Methods Applied to Health – 60h – 4 Credits
Planning Applied to Health Services – 30h – 2 Credits
Higher Education Methodology I – 30h – 2 Credits
Techniques for Developing Health Research Projects Health – 60h – 4 Credits
Research Project – 30h – 2 Credits
Public Health Policies – 45h – 3 Credits
Society, Health and Sustainability – 45h – 3 Credits
Health, Life Cycles, Gender and Society – 45h – 3 Credits
Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Diseases – 45h – 3 Credits
Total: 780h – 37 Credits
STAGE 2:
Orientation Stage
Research and Development of the Thesis/Dissertation – 465h
Qualification of the Thesis/Dissertation
Presentation of the Thesis/Dissertation – 1 Credits
Foreign Language Proficiency
Total: 465h – 1 Credits