SGT University Gurgaon MPH : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, a medical background is not mandatory for the MPH at SGT University. The programme is open to graduates from a wide range of disciplines including Health Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Statistics, Biostatistics, Demography, Nutrition, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, and Social Work, with a minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying degree. This makes the MPH accessible to both medical graduates (MBBS, BDS, BAMS, B.Sc. Nursing, BPT) and non-medical graduates from relevant fields. The multidisciplinary nature of the programme is one of its key strengths.

Ans. The tuition fee for the MPH at SGT University is Rs. 1,25,000 per annum, totalling Rs. 2,50,000 for the 2-year programme. A one-time application fee of Rs. 1,500 is also payable. Merit-based PG scholarships are available: candidates with 90%+ in their qualifying degree can avail a 100% tuition fee waiver, those with 80-89.99% can avail 50%, and those with 70-79.99% can avail 25%. Additional concessions are available for female candidates, defence personnel wards, and students from North-Eastern/hilly regions. Only one scholarship is applicable at a time.

Ans. MPH graduates from SGT University can pursue careers as Public Health Consultants, Epidemiologists, Biostatisticians, Health Policy Analysts, Program Managers, Research Scientists, Health Educators, Community Health Workers, Public Health Administrators, and Environmental Health Specialists. Key recruiters include organisations like Johnson & Johnson India, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, McKinsey & Company, Max Healthcare, WHO, UNICEF, and various government health departments. The Indian healthcare industry is expected to generate over 4 crore jobs in the coming years, making MPH graduates highly sought after.

Ans. No, there is no mandatory entrance exam for MPH admission at SGT University. Admission is based on merit in the qualifying degree (minimum 60% marks) and eligibility criteria. Candidates may be required to attend a document verification process or a personal interview. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, and candidates are advised to apply early given the limited intake of 10 seats per batch.

Ans. The MPH at SGT University focuses on population-level health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, environmental health, and public health research. It is designed for those who want to work in public health systems, government health programmes, NGOs, international health organisations, and research institutions. An MBA in Healthcare Management, on the other hand, focuses on the business and administrative aspects of healthcare organisations, including hospital management, healthcare finance, and operations. If your interest is in improving community health outcomes and health policy, MPH is the right choice; if you want to manage healthcare organisations, MBA in Healthcare Management is more suitable.

Ans. Yes, MPH graduates are eligible to pursue a PhD in Community Medicine or Public Health. SGT University itself offers PhD programmes in Community Medicine and related fields. Additionally, MPH graduates can apply for PhD programmes at other universities in India and abroad. The research skills, field training, and dissertation work completed during the MPH programme provide a strong foundation for doctoral research. Graduates interested in academic and research careers in public health are encouraged to consider this pathway.