School Overview
Menelik II Medical and Health Science College offers a diverse range of postgraduate programs designed to build advanced competencies in key public health and medical science fields. The programs aim to develop skilled professionals capable of addressing national and global health challenges through evidence-based practice, research, leadership, and innovation.
Functions and Responsibilities
- Expands postgraduate programs and aligns curricula with national human resource needs.
- Reviews, approves, and evaluates new postgraduate curricula through academic committees and Senate processes.
- Prepares annual short- and long-term plans, including research budgets and resource requirements.
- Determines annual student intake capacity based on departmental data and available resources.
- Monitors teaching, learning, and research activities to ensure compliance with guidelines and standards.
- Reviews and updates postgraduate guidelines, policies, and regulations.
- Ensures academic quality and maintains competency across all postgraduate programs.
- Participates in national and international conferences to integrate best practices.
- Organizes workshops, seminars, and academic dialogues on quality and global standards.
Objectives of the Program
- To develop highly skilled health professionals equipped with advanced knowledge and competencies in public health and clinical sciences.
- To strengthen the national health system by producing specialists who can lead, plan, manage, and evaluate health programs and services effectively.
- To promote high-quality research that addresses priority public health challenges, informs policy, and contributes to evidence-based decision-making.
- To enhance academic excellence by ensuring postgraduate teaching, learning, and research are aligned with national standards and international best practices.
- To build capacity for innovation and problem-solving in health and health-related areas.
- To ensure continuous professional development by providing postgraduate opportunities for working health professionals through regular and weekend programs.
- To foster collaboration and partnerships with national and international institutions for training, research, and capacity building.
Available Postgraduate Studies
The postgraduate program of Menelik II Medical and Health Science College offers the following postgraduate studies. Regular programs are completed within two years, while weekend programs require three years of study.
- MPH in Health Service Management (Regular and Weekend modality)
- MPH in Public Health Nutrition (Regular and Weekend modality)
- MPH in Monitoring and Evaluation (Regular and Weekend modality)
- MPH in Epidemiology (Regular and Weekend modality)
- MSc in Medical Microbiology (Regular modality)
- MSc in Integrated Clinical and Community Mental Health (Regular modality)
Application Requirements
- Candidates with a minimum of a first Degree from a recognized university/college in health-related fields, Biology, or Medicine can apply for MPH in Health Service Management, Public Health Nutrition, Epidemiology, and Monitoring and Evaluation.
- An applicant holding a Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized university/college in the field of health (Psychiatric Professional, Psychiatry Nurse, General Practitioner / Medical Doctor, Public Health / Health Officer, Nursing, and Midwifery) can apply for MSc in Integrated Clinical and Community Mental Health (ICCMH).
- Candidates holding a first degree from a recognized University/College in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Medicine can apply for Master of Science in Medical Microbiology.
- Applicants must pass the Graduate Admission Test (GAT).
- Applicants must submit two letters of reference from current work supervisors or teachers/professors, at least one of which must be from an academic referee.
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