School of Graduate Studies · Health sciences
University of Hargeisa
Master of Public Health in Public Health Nutrition
Develop specialist skills in nutritional assessment, food security and the design and evaluation of public health nutrition programmes.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Study structure
- 4 semesters
- Credits
- 42 Hours
- Study mode
- Full-time with supplementary digital learning
Programme profile
The Master of Public Health in Public Health Nutrition combines a common foundation in public health, health systems and policies, anthropology, research methods, data analysis and interventions with specialist training. The Public Health Nutrition track covers nutrition across the lifecycle, environmental and food safety, nutritional assessment, nutrition interventions, and food and nutrition security. The final semester is dedicated to a supervised MPH thesis.
Admission requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in public health, medicine, nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, environmental health, nutrition, medical laboratory sciences, health management or a relevant health-related discipline from a recognised institution.
- A minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 is preferred. Lower CGPAs may be considered based on relevant experience and University policy.
- Fulfilment of additional admission requirements established by the University and relevant regulatory authorities.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the University of Hargeisa postgraduate admission system. Applicants must complete the application form and upload the required academic and supporting documents before the published deadline. Application dates, tuition fees and document requirements should be confirmed in the current SGS admission announcement.
What you will learn
- Assess nutritional needs across the lifecycle.
- Apply nutritional assessment methods to population health problems.
- Evaluate food safety, food security and nutrition-related determinants of health.
- Design and evaluate evidence-based nutrition interventions.
- Conduct public health nutrition research and communicate findings.
Programme content
The programme combines common public health courses, specialist nutrition modules and a supervised thesis. Contact SGS for the confirmed nutrition specialisation outline.
Semester 1
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPH 6111 | Public Health and Diseases | 3 |
| MPH 5121 | Fundamental Concepts of Public Health | 3 |
| MPH 5131 | Health Systems and Policies | 3 |
| MPH 5141 | Anthropology of Public Health | 3 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPH 6211 | Public Health Research I: Study Design and Methods | 3 |
| MPH 6221 | Public Health Research II: Data Analysis and Interpretation | 3 |
| MPH 6231 | Public Health Interventions | 3 |
Semester 3
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPHn 731 | Nutrition in the Human Lifecycle | 3 |
| MPHn 732 | Environmental, Food Hygiene and Safety | 3 |
| MPHn 733 | Methods of Nutritional Assessment | 3 |
| MPHn 734 | Nutrition Interventions | 3 |
| MPHn 735 | Food and Nutrition Security | 3 |
Semester 4
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPH 741 | MPH Thesis | 6 |
Contact SGS for the confirmed course schedule and credit requirements.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching combines lectures, seminars, case studies, group discussions, data-analysis exercises, field-based learning, independent study and research supervision. Assessment includes assignments, presentations, analytical reports, examinations, fieldwork reports and thesis defence.
Career opportunities
Graduates may pursue roles such as:
- Public health nutrition specialist
- Nutrition or food security programme officer
- Nutrition monitoring and evaluation specialist
- Nutrition policy or programme adviser
- Public health nutrition researcher or lecturer
Questions about the programme
Speak with the School of Graduate Studies about entry requirements, fees and application dates.
School of Graduate Studies · Health sciences
University of Hargeisa
Master of Public Health in Public Health Nutrition
Develop specialist skills in nutritional assessment, food security and the design and evaluation of public health nutrition programmes.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Study structure
- 4 semesters
- Credits
- 42 Hours
- Study mode
- Full-time with supplementary digital learning
Programme profile
The Master of Public Health in Public Health Nutrition combines a common foundation in public health, health systems and policies, anthropology, research methods, data analysis and interventions with specialist training. The Public Health Nutrition track covers nutrition across the lifecycle, environmental and food safety, nutritional assessment, nutrition interventions, and food and nutrition security. The final semester is dedicated to a supervised MPH thesis.
Admission requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in public health, medicine, nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, environmental health, nutrition, medical laboratory sciences, health management or a relevant health-related discipline from a recognised institution.
- A minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 is preferred. Lower CGPAs may be considered based on relevant experience and University policy.
- Fulfilment of additional admission requirements established by the University and relevant regulatory authorities.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the University of Hargeisa postgraduate admission system. Applicants must complete the application form and upload the required academic and supporting documents before the published deadline. Application dates, tuition fees and document requirements should be confirmed in the current SGS admission announcement.
What you will learn
- Assess nutritional needs across the lifecycle.
- Apply nutritional assessment methods to population health problems.
- Evaluate food safety, food security and nutrition-related determinants of health.
- Design and evaluate evidence-based nutrition interventions.
- Conduct public health nutrition research and communicate findings.
Programme content
The programme combines common public health courses, specialist nutrition modules and a supervised thesis. Contact SGS for the confirmed nutrition specialisation outline.
Semester 1
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPH 6111 | Public Health and Diseases | 3 |
| MPH 5121 | Fundamental Concepts of Public Health | 3 |
| MPH 5131 | Health Systems and Policies | 3 |
| MPH 5141 | Anthropology of Public Health | 3 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPH 6211 | Public Health Research I: Study Design and Methods | 3 |
| MPH 6221 | Public Health Research II: Data Analysis and Interpretation | 3 |
| MPH 6231 | Public Health Interventions | 3 |
Semester 3
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPHn 731 | Nutrition in the Human Lifecycle | 3 |
| MPHn 732 | Environmental, Food Hygiene and Safety | 3 |
| MPHn 733 | Methods of Nutritional Assessment | 3 |
| MPHn 734 | Nutrition Interventions | 3 |
| MPHn 735 | Food and Nutrition Security | 3 |
Semester 4
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPH 741 | MPH Thesis | 6 |
Contact SGS for the confirmed course schedule and credit requirements.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching combines lectures, seminars, case studies, group discussions, data-analysis exercises, field-based learning, independent study and research supervision. Assessment includes assignments, presentations, analytical reports, examinations, fieldwork reports and thesis defence.
Career opportunities
Graduates may pursue roles such as:
- Public health nutrition specialist
- Nutrition or food security programme officer
- Nutrition monitoring and evaluation specialist
- Nutrition policy or programme adviser
- Public health nutrition researcher or lecturer
Questions about the programme
Speak with the School of Graduate Studies about entry requirements, fees and application dates.