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Parul Thapa

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The average annual salary of an MPH is INR 6.6 LPA, while that of an MHA is INR 4.8 LPA.

The earning potential of graduates with an MPH or MHA in India can vary depending on several factors, including the individual's experience, the specific job role, the location of employment, and the sector they work in. 

Both MPH and MHA graduates have the potential to earn competitive salaries, but the earning difference may depend on the roles they choose. Here's a general comparison:

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Parul Thapa

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Candidates can check MPH eligibility criteria below:

  • Candidate should have passed graduation with at least 60% marks.

  • Candidate should have completed graduation in either of following programmes Medicine, AYUSH, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Veterinary Sciences, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or Allied and Health Sciences.

  • Graduation in courses such as Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Statistics, Biostatistics, Management, Engineering, Demography, Population Studies, Nutrition, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Social Work, Economics, Law or any equivalent qualifications is also considered valid for admission to MPH programme.

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Parul Thapa

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Candidates should know average salary can be different on basis of location, profile and also company. Candidates can see below a general overview of the average salary -

  • Entry: 2.5 LPA - 5 LPA

  • Mid: 5 LPA - 10 LPA

  • Senior: 10 LPA - 20 LPA

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Parul Thapa

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MPH refers to Master of Public Health, revolves around the concepts covering public health, prevention of diseases, and promoting healthy lifestyles in communities. It is basically a graduate level degree for someone who wants to work in a managerial role in areas like public health sectors, including government, non-profits, and international organizations. Main subjects covered are epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, and social and behavioral sciences. Many pursue the MPH course after their MBBS, which can be proven to be a good decision if it actually aligns with you.

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Parul Thapa

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Yes,

MPH is a good degree if you want to improve health of communities not just individuals offering different career in disease prevention, policy also and health education. It gives good stability and demand though job competition and ROI can vary making it best for those interested in public health. 

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Parul Thapa

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MPH is a PG course and is all about public health and taking care of community. 

MPH courses provide knowledge and skills to work in public health area and help the community which are affected by some disease. 

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Aneena Abraham

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Hi, please refer below for the top 10 MPH colleges in India according to NIRF 2024 under the Medical category:

College Name

NIRF 2022

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Ranking

2

2

2

National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences Ranking

4

4

4

Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research Ranking

6

5

5

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Ranking

8

6

8

Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Ranking

17

15

11

AIIMS Rishikesh Ranking

48

22

14

AIIMS Jodhpur Ranking

16

13

16

Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College Ranking

19

14

17

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

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Parul Thapa

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If candidates are interested in public health policies, epidemiology, health promotion, disease prevention, and community health, MPH might be the right choice after BPT.

If candidates are passionate about providing direct patient care, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and improving physical function and mobility, pursuing MPT or DPT might align better with your interests.

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.

Particulars

MPT 

MPH

Full Form

Master of Physiotherapy

Masters of Public Health

Course Level

Postgraduate

Postgraduate

Course Duration

2 years

2 years

Course Fee

INR 2,000 - INR 15 Lakh

INR 3 Lacs - INR 6 Lakh

Admission Criteria

Entrance-Based

Entrance-Based

Eligibility Criteria

Class 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects with 50%.

Candidate should have completed graduation in either of the following programmes3 Medicine, AYUSH, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Veterinary Sciences, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or Allied and Health Sciences.

Entrance Exams

CUET PG and JEPAS PG

CUET PG, MKAUT CET, etc.

Popular Colleges

Christian Medical College, Kasturba Medical College, 4 Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, etc. 

JIPMER, NIMHANS, AIIMS Rishikesh, SRIHER, etc.

Job Profiles

Physiotherapists, Lead Physiotherapists, Physical Education Teachers, Senior Physiotherapists, Chief Physiotherapists, etc.

Healthcare Administrators, Epidemiologists, Public Health Educators, Biostatisticians, etc.

Average Annual Salary

INR 3.3 LPA - INR 8.1 LPA

INR 3.5 LPA - INR 17 LPA

Top Recruiters

Defence Ministry of India, Apollo Hospitals, First Physio Clinic, Carnea Health Management Systems, DRS Physio & Wellness, Fortis Hospital, Columbia Asia, etc.

WHO, McKinsey & Company, UN Children's Fund, PHFI, The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, etc.

Source - Multiple external / official sites on the web, hence the data may vary.

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Tejaswini Polavarapu

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After BHMS, you can explore different courses like MD in Homeopathy, an MBA, a PG diploma, and MHA programs after a BHMS. If you aim to pursue a career in research, then you can pursue courses like MBA or Master of Hospital Administration (MPH). Pursuing a Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) after BHMS is like a transformation leap from clinical practice to healthcare leadership.

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Indrani Choudhury

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An MPH course is a 2-year PG degree which is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address public health challenges on a local, national, and global scale. MPH full form in medical is Master of Public Health. Students can check the list of career options available after completing MPH from  Jindal School of Public Health OP Jindal University:

Job Profiles

Description

Average Salary

Healthcare Administrators

The prime responsibility of this job seeker is to oversee the administrative operations of hospitals or healthcare facilities.

6 LPA

Epidemiologists

An epidemiologist is responsible for planning, directing and working out ways to prevent and treat problems/diseases. 

5.7 LPA

Public Health Educators

The principal job of a public health educator is to ensure large groups of people receive awareness of community health areas.

1 LPA

Environmental Scientists

A relatively new area of interest, an environmental scientist is involved in a variety of tasks surrounding the environment and its impact on public health.

2.8 LPA

Biosecurity Specialists

These professionals develop and implement different safety measures related to biosecurity by creating plans and new procedures.

15.3 LPA

Note: The average salary is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

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