MPH Curriculum

Students are requierd to complete 42 total credits, including 7 core courses6 concentration courses, and 3 out of 4 elective courses (it is possible to choose 4 out of 4 electives and complete 44 total credits), an Applied Practice Experience (APE), and an Integrative Learning Experience (ILE). Coursework is completed in English over three consecutive semesters from October through September. The program is full-time with on-campus instruction. Courses will mainly be held three days per week each semester. Please note that the curriculum is subject to change without notice.

In addition to fulfilling the other requirements of the MPH degree program, students have the option to complete a thesis for credit towards a doctoral degree program at the University of Haifa. Students who complete their thesis later than one semester after the completion of their coursework may be expected to pay an additional fee as detailed by the Graduate Studies Authority.

Interested students may want to take advantage of the International School's intensive Hebrew or Arabic language courses, which are offered during the summer (July and August). Please see the International School website for more details (www.uhaifa.org).

 

MPH

Credits

Core Courses

16

Introduction to Global Public Health 

2

Theories and Models of Health Behavior

2

Environmental & Occupational Health

2

Epidemiology 

2

Biostatistics A/B

4

The Israeli Health System in a Global Context: Decision Making& Policy

2

Human Rights, Ethics, and Public Health

2

Concentration Courses

14

Research Methods

2

Health Economics

2

Financial management for health systems

2

Organization & Manegment

2

Leadership & Managment 3

Leadership Seminar Series

3

Applied Practice & Integrative Learning

6

Applied Practice Experience (APE)

3

Integrative Learning Experience (ILE)

3

Elective Courses (Choose 3-4)

6-8

Vaccines

2

Grant Proposal Preparation

2

Health Impact Assessment (HIA)

2

Covid-19- Controversies & Consensus

2

Total Credits

42-44

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
















*Note that all syllabi are meant to serve as samples and specific course material is subject to change

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