Public Health Department at QU offers dynamic curriculum

The Public Health Department at Qatar University (QU) Health offers a dynamic curriculum at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, a statement said Monday.Public health encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy, and health promotion. Its primary goal is to improve health and well-being, reduce the risk of disease and injury, and address health inequities within and between communities or populations.Public health professionals work to identify and assess health assets, strengths, and risks, develop and implement ethical, evidence-based initiatives, and advocate for policies that improve health and well-being outcomes and enhance the quality of life for everyone.The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the critical importance of the public health field in protecting the well-being of populations worldwide. Public health professionals have played a central role in the response to the pandemic, working tirelessly to track and contain the spread of the virus, provide essential healthcare services, and educate the public about preventive measures.The pandemic has highlighted the interconnectedness of global health and the need for coordinated efforts to address emerging infectious diseases effectively.Public health interventions such as widespread testing, contact tracing, vaccination campaigns, and public health messaging have been essential in controlling the spread of the virus and alleviating its impact on healthcare systems and economies.The lessons learned from the pandemic emphasise the need for public health professionals to protect and promote the health and well-being of individuals, communities, and societies as a whole.To respond to this need in Qatar, the Department of Public Health in the College of Health Sciences at QU Health offers a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and a 2-year Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. Both programmes are in the process of being accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).The Bachelor programme in Public Health has two concentrations: Health Education and Health Management. The MPH degree also has two concentrations: epidemiology and health promotion. Both programmes offer a dynamic curriculum with students engaging in hands-on projects, case studies, and real-world scenarios to develop practical skills.Faculty members have extensive experience in public health, and students have the opportunity to learn from experts who are actively involved in research, policy development, and community engagement.