Vision
To be a leading institution of Public Health education in Asia by 2016
Mission
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To organize and conduct Public Health education program at all levels.
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To conduct and disseminate Public Health research.
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To provide educational services in public health and environmental health, and establish networks for social promotion of good health practices.
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To preserve our cultural heritage and environment.
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To establish and maintain good governance.
Desirable attributes of graduate
Graduates of the Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University must successfully acquire the respective professional, technical, analytical, managerial, communication and cultural skills. They must be committed to the professional ethics and to serve the community to improve the quality of life of the people.
The curriculum
In order to complete the MPH course, students are required to take at least 33 credits consisting of 9 credits of core course, 15-18 credits of required courses, and no less than 9 credits of elective course. Students are required to take all of the prerequisite courses and submit a thematic paper as Public Health research. Both oral and written comprehensive examinations are required for graduation.
The program is conducted in English and is organized as follows:
I. Prerequisite Courses (Summer Study Plan)
II. Core Courses (9 credits)
III. Required Courses
1.1 In response to core competencies of Essential Public Health Function,
students are required to take these courses: