Master of Public Health (MPH) 

at SCTIMST Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram

Yes, besides the private sector jobs, the career opportunities after pursuing an MPH include various government jobs as well. After graduating with an MPH degree from SCTIMST Trivandrum, students can build a career in the fields of public health administration, epidemiology, health policy, and health education. They can work with organisations like the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Health Mission, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and State Public Health Departments. Some famous job roles may include public health officers, health policy analysts, epidemiologists, health programme managers, researchers, etc.

MPH graduates of SCTIMST Trivandrum can explore a variety of career opportunities. They can find employment in Government Health Departments, NGOs, International Health Organisations, Healthcare Consulting Firms, Hospitals, Education sector, etc. Some job profiles for MPH graduates are as follows:

Job Profiles	Average Package
Public Health Director/Administrator	INR 15 LPA
Epidemiologist	INR 8 LP
Health Policy Analyst	INR 9 LPA
Biostatistician	INR 8 LPA
Environmental Health Specialist	INR 8 LPA

 

Yes, hostel facilities are available for MPH students at SCTIMST Trivandrum as it is a residential programme. Students can avail of these facilities by paying a hostel fee of INR 20,000 per year. The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the institute. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative. It is to be noted that there is limited availability of rooms at the campus. Some students may have to find an accommodation on their own (as per the official prospectus).

MPH curriculum at SCTIMST Trivandrum is spread over two years. It includes various subjects related to the domain of Public Health, each carrying certain credit points. A list of some subjects inlcuded in the course curriculum is as follows:

• Introduction to Epidemiology
• Biostatistics
• Health and Development
• Gender Issues in Health
• Anthropological Perspectives in Health
• Basic Health Economics
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Public Health Technologies
• Infectious disease Epidemiology
• Chronic Disease Epidemiology

To get an admission at SCTIMST Trivandrum for MPH, aspirants must start by checking that they fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria specified by the institute. Eligible candidates must visit the institute's official website to apply. Applicants are required to appear for the Entrance Examination and Personal Interview, both of which are conducted by the institute. The final selection is based on the candidates' educational qualifications, professional experience in the area of public health, performance in the entrance test and personal interview.

Shortlisted candidates must submit the first instalment of the SCTIMST MPH tuition fee, along with the other charges, such as the admission fee, security deposit, etc. Further, they must report to the campus with the required original documents for physical verification on the specified date.

At SCTIMST, Trivandrum, there are 10 seats available for the PG Diploma in Cardiac Laboratory Technology

15 for the PG Diploma in Neuro Technology

 10 for the PG Diploma in Medical Records Science

 10 for the PG Diploma in Clinical Perfusion

 10 for the PG Diploma in Blood Banking Technology.

The SCTIMST, Trivandrum admissions procedure is as follows:

Approach the AIIMS, New Delhi, INI-SS (Institutes of National Importance-Super Specialty) entrance exam by submitting an application.
Attend the INI-SS entrance exam and meet the minimum score requirements.
The INI-SS entrance exam rank list will be used to guide counseling.
Those chosen for counseling will need to bring in their certifications and other credentials/documents to SCTIMST for validation.
The candidate will be given the opportunity to enroll in the course if the documents are successfully verified.

SCTIMST Trivandrum cutoff 2025 for the MD and MS courses has been released for the Round 1 for General and OBC AI category candidates. Considering the INI CET Round 1, the cutoff for MD in Transfusion Medicine is 1799 for the General candidates. Similarly, for the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff is 2526 for the same course. For more information, candidates can check out SCTIMST Trivandrum official website:

Numerous courses in engineering, technology, and medical sciences are available at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) in Trivandrum, India. However, some of the most well-liked and in-demand courses are: MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)- For students who want to become physicians, the programme is well regarded and in demand. Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. )- It is a four-year undergraduate programme that gives students a thorough understanding of engineering and technology. Master of Technology (M.Tech. )- It is a two-year postgraduate programme offers advanced knowledge and abilities in engineering and technology. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. )- It is a research-based doctoral degree that provides advanced training in a specific field of study.

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology has courses such as DM, Ph.D., PG Diploma, MPH, M.Ch., MD to offer. These courses are in the stream of Medicine & Health Sciences. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology has specializations such as DM specializations in Anaesthesia, Radiology, Cardiology, Neurology, Cardiovascular Technology, Ph.D. specializations in Pathology, PG Diploma specializations in Cardiology Laboratory Technique, Neurology, Medical Record Technology, Perfusion Technology, Blood Bank Technology, MPH specializations in Public Health, M.Ch. specializations in Cardiology, Neurology.