1. Degree: Master of Public Health (MPH) Track: Community Medicine
First Year, 1st Semester
(12 credits)
Biostatistics A
(4 credits, (
Introduction to Epidemiology
(2 credits, )
Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Illness
(2 credits, )
Introduction to Health Systems Management
(2 credits, )
Introduction to Library Resources and Services
(0 credits, )
Making Sense of Data
(2 credits, )
Safety in Laboratory Work
(0 credits, )
First Year, 2nd Semester
(at least 8 credits)
Biostatistics B
(3 credits, )
Research Methods in Epidemiology
(2 credits, )
Planning an Epidemiological Study and Writing a Research Proposal
(1 credit, )
Introduction to Health Economics
(2 credits, )
Elective course
Elective Course
Second Year, 1st Semester
Medical Decision Making
(2 credits, )
Introduction to Occupational and Environmental Medicine
(2 credits, )
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
(2 credits, )
Cancer Epidemiology
(2 credits, )
Second Year, 2nd Semester
Technology Management in Healthcare Systems
(2 credits, )
Environmental Epidemiology
(2 credits, )
Epidemiology of Coronary Heart Disease
(2 credits, )
Epidemiology of Cerebrovascular Diseases and Dementias
(2 credits, )
Epidemiology of Diabetes and its Complications
(2 credits, )
Research Ethics
(0.5 credits, )
Scientific Writing
(1.5 credits, )
Elective Course/s
At least one from each group
Elective Courses: Thesis Track – 3 credits (29 credits in total)
Non Thesis Track – 8.5 credits , at least 4 from track specific electives (39 credits in total)
Legend: Green – MPH Program Required Courses; Black – Track Specific Courses; Blue – Elective Courses

2. Degree: Master of Public Health (MPH) Track: Health Administration
First Year, 1st Semester
(12 credits)
Biostatistics A
(4 credits, (
Introduction to Epidemiology
(2 credits, )
Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Illness
(2 credits, )
Introduction to Health Systems Management
(2 credits, )
Introduction to Library Resources and Services
(0 credits, )
Making Sense of Data
(2 credits, )
First Year, 2nd Semester
(at least 8 credits)
Biostatistics B
(3 credits, )
Research Methods in Epidemiology
(2 credits, )
Planning an Epidemiological Study and Writing a Research Proposal
(1 credit, )
Introduction to Health Economics
(2 credits, )
Macro Organizational Behavior *
(2 credits, )
Elective Course
Second Year, 1st Semester
(at least 10 credits)
Medical Decision Making *
(2 credits, )
Cost Effectiveness Analysis for Health Care
(2 credits, (
Introduction to Finance for Healthcare Systems
(2 credits, )
Health Economics
(2 credits, )
Introduction to Health Care Accounting
(2 credits, )
Healthcare Operations Management
(2 credits, (
Second Year, 2nd Semester
Technology Management in Healthcare Systems *
(2 credits, )
Introduction to Healthcare Policy
(2 credits, )
Research Ethics
(0.5 credits, )
Scientific Writing **
(1.5 credits, )
Elective Courses: Thesis Track – 2 credits, only from track specific electives (36 credits in total)
Non Thesis Track – 6.5 credits, at least from track specific electives (45 credits in total)
Legend: Green – MPH Program Required Courses; Black – Track Specific Courses; Blue – Elective Courses
* Required Course for Non-Thesis Track
** Required Course for Thesis Track

3. Degree: Master of Public Health (MPH) Track: Health Promotion
First Year, 1st Semester
(14 credits)
Biostatistics A
(4 credits, (
Introduction to Epidemiology
(2 credits, )
Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Illness
(2 credits, )
Introduction to Health Systems Management
(2 credits, )
Introduction to Library Resources and Services
(0 credits, )
Introduction to Health Promotion
(2 credits, )
Communication and Health Promotion (2 credits, )
First Year, 2nd Semester
(at least 8 credits)
Biostatistics B
(3 credits, )
Research Methods in Epidemiology
(2 credits, )
Planning an Epidemiological Study and Writing a Research Proposal
(1 credit, )
Introduction to Health Economics
(2 credits, )
Elective course
Elective Course
Second Year, 1st Semester
(at least 5 credits)
Practicum in Health Promotion
(1 credit, (
Methodology of Health Promotion
(2 credits, )
Second Year, 2nd Semester
Research Ethics
(0.5 credits, )
Scientific Writing
(1.5 credits, )
Elective Courses: Thesis Track – 6 credits, at least 4 from track specific electives (34 credits in total)
Non Thesis Track – 16 credits , at least 8 from track specific electives (42 credits in total)
Legend: Green – MPH Program Required Courses; Black – Track Specific Courses; Blue – Elective Courses

4. Health Administration
Available Elective Courses for MPH Students By Study Tracks 2015/2016  The courses are open to all students, dependent upon meeting prerequisite requirements Required courses on one track may be chosen as electives by students of other tracks
Community Medicine
Tuberculosis, HIV & STDs - Public Heath perspectives
( , 2 credits)
Advanced Biostatistical Methods
( , 3 credits)
Nutritional Epidemiology
( , 2 credits)
Emerging Infectious Diseases & Bioterrorism
( , 2 credits)
Reproductive, Maternal & Child Epidemiology
( , 2 credits)
Vaccines against Bacterial and Viral Infections
( , 2 credits)
Neuroepidemiology
( , 2 credits)
Epidemiology of Physical Activity
( , 2 credits)
Clinical Trials
( , 2 credits)
Advanced Topics in Epidemiologic Methods
( , 1 credit)
Laboratory Methods for Diagnosis & Surveillance of Infectious Diseases
( , 2 credits)
Health Promotion
Tobacco Control: Epidemiological, Health promoting & Policy Aspects
( , 2 credits)
Integrative Health Promotion
( , 2 credits)
Lifestyle Modification as Part of Therapy
( , 2 credits)
Individual Level Health Promotion – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
( , 2 credits)
Emotional, Spiritual and Social Health Promotion
( , 2 credits)
Health Promotion and Aging
( , 2 credits)
Health Communication in Digital Era
( , 2 credits)
Critical Reading in Health Promotion
( , 2 credits)
Health Administration
Project Management in Public Heath
( , 1 credit)
Law and Public Health
( , 1.5 credits)
Reducing Disparities and Promoting Equity in Health
( , 2 credits)
Quality Management in Healthcare Systems
( , 2 credits)
Big Data and Medical Informatics
( , 2 credits)
Micro Organizational Behavior
( , 2 credits)
Electives from:
Other Courses conducted at TAU Medical Faculty
SPH Summer Institute of Advanced Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Courses conducted in other Faculties at TAU
Courses conducted at other Universities
Marked in Red - Elective Courses Conducted Once Every 2 Years.

5. Each MPH student is required to:
1st Year - Students with no medical background must complete a supplementary course: “Introduction to Pathophysiology of Diseases” Course number
1st Year - Achieve a GPA of at least 75 in specified courses in order to apply for a thesis
2nd Year - Present their research proposal at a school seminar (thesis students only)
2nd Year (no later than Week 8) - Submit a research proposal
Within 3 years - Participate in school and departmental seminars (at least 25)
Within 3 years - Complete all other degree requirements, courses and thesis submission
Defend their thesis (thesis students only)