Become the public health leader healthcare trusts first
from B.Sc. to MPH, built around impact.
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The Department of Public Health
A public health faculty at NAAC A++ accredited Parul University, PIPH educates future leaders, managers, and researchers across Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs taught through practical training, field visits, and community outreach.
From undergraduate degrees to Master of Public Health (MPH) and Hospital Administration (MHA), PIPH pairs academic rigour with hands-on experiential learning, backed by a global student community, 11 expert faculty, strong research initiatives, and extensive placement partnerships with leading healthcare organizations, NGOs, and hospitals.
Vision
To become a world class self-reliant institute for imparting public health and hospital administration education, and research at under-graduate, post-graduate & doctoral levels of the global competence.
MISSION
To develop public health and hospital administration professionals with ability to manage contemporary healthcare needs incorporating human rights principles & values. To be a center of excellence to sprout great healthcare leaders, managers, administrators and researchers in health care system.
Not sure which route fits?
Compare them side by side.
Multiple pathways into public health and hospital administration at PU to launch your career in healthcare leadership
Bachelor Programs
B.Sc. Public Health (Hons.)
Master Programs
MHA / MPH (Executive)
*Tuition fees may vary depending on the country or state in which the candidate has completed their qualifying examination. Merit, rank-based, and domicile scholarships are available. The final fee structure and applicable scholarships will be confirmed by the Admission Committee. Master of Hospital Administration - Executive and Master of Public Health - Executive are premium programs and are charged separately.
Bachelor's
B.Sc. • 3-4 Years • 2 specialisationsMaster's
MPH / MHA • 2 years • 4 specialisationsA B.Sc. in Public Health designed around where you'll work, and the recruiters who hire for it.
Choose the 3-year B.Sc. in Public Health or the 4-year B.Sc. (Hons.) under NEP 2020. Want to continue your studies seamlessly? Advance into Master's programs like MPH or MHA designed for future healthcare leaders
B.Sc.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Public HealthB.Sc. Public Health (Hons.)
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - HonorsShort-term certificate courses
All B.Sc Specialisations
An MPH & MHA built around a specialisation, and the recruiters who hire for it.
Choose from Master's programs across Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Hospital Administration (MHA). Go deeper with Executive options designed for experienced healthcare professionals.
MHA
Master of Hospital AdministrationMHA - Executive
Master of Hospital Administration - ExecutiveMPH
Master of Public HealthMPH - Executive
Master of Public Health - ExecutiveShort-term certificate courses
All M.Sc Specialisations
Study abroad without losing a year.
Take part of your public health or hospital administration degree overseas through the university's international office. Two ways to go global: spend a semester abroad with your credits transferring back, or split your degree across two countries on a 2+2 (B.Sc.) or 1+1 (MPH/MHA) pathway and graduate with a foreign degree - across 17+ countries.
Earn a foreign degree
Study partly at Parul, partly abroad, and graduate with a degree from the partner university. B.Optom / BMLS 2+2 and M.Sc / Master's 1+1 clinical pathways across global partner institutions.
One semester abroad - credits transfer
Study a term at a partner university's hospital network or research lab and bring the credits home. No academic loss: you stay on track to graduate on time. Application and registration are supported end-to-end by the international office.
Three routes forward and PIAHS is
built for all three.
A public health or hospital administration degree here isn't only a path to a job. Pick the route that fits your ambition - get hired, build a healthcare venture, or take your degree global - and the institute backs all three.
Step into a clinical career
An extensive collaboration network of top healthcare organizations, NGOs, and hospitals, built-in internships, and dedicated placement cells move you from classroom to offer.
Launch your own venture
On-campus incubation support, research facilities, and mentorship empower visionaries to start healthtech ventures, public health consultancies, or innovative care solutions.
Take your degree global
Global academic partnerships, student exchange programs, and credit transfer options open pathways to pursue advanced global health qualifications or international roles.
A recruiter network behind every student.
A public health or hospital administration degree here isn't only a path to a job. Pick the route that fits your ambition - get hired, build a venture, or take your degree global - and the faculty backs all three.
Don't just study public health - start a venture.
If your plan is to build rather than join, the campus startup ecosystem turns an idea into a healthcare venture while you study – incubation, mentorship, prototyping, and seed support, all on site.
Incubation & co-working
A dedicated on-campus incubator with workspace, public health labs, and prototyping support to take your healthcare venture from idea to MVP.
Founders, mentors & investors
Guidance from healthcare entrepreneurs, faculty mentors, and an investor network – the people who help a first healthtech or administrative venture survive its first year.
Seed & grant access
Access to seed support and government healthcare grants so a good idea is backed by a dedicated on-campus team, workspace, and prototyping support to reach MVP.
Built for business owners
A natural fit for the MVA in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Family-owned Business - modernise and scale the business you will inherit.
Where students are train on tools
industry is hiring for.
A dedicated future-skills centre giving engineering students access to global certifications, industrial robotics and advanced simulation - the kind of exposure that turns a degree into an offer letter.
AICTE IDEA Lab
Innovation, design & entrepreneurship facility
NSDC partnership
25+ globally recognised skill certifications
Forensic Medicine Lab
Practical forensic learning
Museum Lab of Medicine
Explore medical knowledge
Optometry Unit
Vision care in practice
Where public health & healthcare management stop
being theoretical.
Field visits, structured internships, research projects, a startup incubator, and dedicated placement cells – the experiences that build a portfolio, not just a transcript.
Internships built into the degree
Field visits to healthcare organizations, on-job training, and internships put real work on your CV before graduation, supported by a dedicated Internship Cell.
Training and Placement support
A dedicated Training & Placement Cell and Entrepreneurship Development Cell support every student from first year to final offer.
Build a venture at PIERC
The Parul Innovation & Entrepreneurship Research Centre offers incubation, mentorship, and seed support – ideal for healthcare-business and healthtech-bound students.
Live Projects & healthcare engagement
Real-time community projects, public health campaigns, and hospital engagement build the practical, field-ready edge recruiters look for.
Summits, conferences & guest lectures
Public health summits, research conferences, and expert guest lectures hosted by the institute throughout the year.
Hospital & healthcare site visits
Sector-specific visits to hospitals, NGOs, public health institutes, and government health sectors translate classroom theory into how real healthcare systems run.
Learn from handpicked
leaders, in person.
A sample of the leaders, scientists, athletes and changemakers who have addressed Parul University students through the PU Talks series.
Global Perspective Series
GPS bridges academic learning with real-world governance. It gives students direct, interactive 1:1 access to Nobel laureates, former heads of state, and international policymakers to discuss global leadership, diplomacy, justice, and social reform.
Dr. Katalin Karikó
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2023)
Prof. Anne L'Huillier
Nobel Prize in Physics (2023)
Yves Leterme
Former Prime Minister of Belgium
Ashneer Grover
Former MD and Co - Founder
Vadodara Startup Festival
VSF is PU’s flagship national startup carnival, organized annually by the PIERC. Recognized as one of Gujarat’s largest startup carnivals, VSF serves as an incubation and growth platform that connects student founders with venture capital investors, industry mentors, and policymakers.
Dr. Abhay Jere
Chief Innovation Officer
Shri Yogesh Brahmankar
Innovation Director
Rajat Singhania
Founder
Mr. Mayur Raval
Chief Business Officer
Anurag Sundarka
Founder
Mr. Raj Hadvani
Whole-time Director
Shri Bipin Talati
AS, Commissioner of Technical Education
Yash Tarwadi
Founder and CEO
Samrath Singh Nagpal
Co-founder
DHOOM
PU's grand annual youth festival electrifying performances, competitions, celebrity appearances and cultural showcases that define the year.
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
50th Chief Justice of India
1000+
Participants
Vadodara Literature Festival
The VLF is a literary and intellectual gathering designed to foster a reading culture and encourage dialogue among the youth. Brings together 50+ authors, journalists, legislators, and artists to discuss diverse themes ranging from fiction, history, and gender studies to wellness, economics, and public policy.
Shobhaa De
Renowned author and columnist
General Manoj Mukund Naravane
28th Chief of the Army Staff
Ankur Warikoo
Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, public speaker and a content creator
Vikram Sood
Former Director of R.A.W.
Devdutt Pattanaik
Mythologist and author
Kanwal Rekhi
A legendary Silicon Valley entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and philanthropist
Anil Swarup
Former IAS officer and author
Vivaan Shah
Indian actor and theater artist
Geet Chaturvedi
Hindi poet
Kaajal Oza Vaidya
Gujarati author, screenwriter, journalist, and public speaker
Pooja Dhingra
Indian pastry chef and businesswoman
Dimple Jangda
Founder of Prana
Dr. S. Jaishankar
Minister of External Affairs, Government of India
Kiran Bedi
First Indian Woman IPS Officer, Former Lt. Governor of Puducherry
PU Talks
PU Talks is an inspirational speaker series and academic event platform hosted by Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat. It brings notable national figures, industry leaders, actors, change-makers, and visionaries to campus to share their life experiences and interact directly with students.
Gaur Gopal Das
Monk, Lifestyle Coach and Author
Saina Nehwal
Indian Badminton Player
Shri Anand Kumar
Founder Super 30
Dr. Neerja Birla
Chairperson, Aditya Birla Education Trust
Guneet Monga Kapoor
Academy Award-Winning Film Producer
Srikanth Bolla
Indian industrialist and the founder of Bollant Industries
Dr. Vijay Bhatkar
Padma Bhushan & Padma Shri, Ex-Chancellor, Nalanda University
Dr. Joseph Muscat
Former Prime Minister of Malta
Dr. Lobsang Sangay
Former Sikyong (President), Central Tibetan Administration
Global Perspective Series
GPS bridges academic learning with real-world governance. It gives students direct, interactive 1:1 access to Nobel laureates, former heads of state, and international policymakers to discuss global leadership, diplomacy, justice, and social reform.
Dr. Katalin Karikó
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2023)
Prof. Anne L'Huillier
Nobel Prize in Physics (2023)
Yves Leterme
Former Prime Minister of Belgium
Ashneer Grover
Former MD and Co - Founder
Vadodara Startup Festival
VSF is PU’s flagship national startup carnival, organized annually by the PIERC. Recognized as one of Gujarat’s largest startup carnivals, VSF serves as an incubation and growth platform that connects student founders with venture capital investors, industry mentors, and policymakers.
Dr. Abhay Jere
Chief Innovation Officer
Shri Yogesh Brahmankar
Innovation Director
Rajat Singhania
Founder
Mr. Mayur Raval
Chief Business Officer
Anurag Sundarka
Founder
Mr. Raj Hadvani
Whole-time Director
Shri Bipin Talati
AS, Commissioner of Technical Education
Yash Tarwadi
Founder and CEO
Samrath Singh Nagpal
Co-founder
DHOOM
PU's grand annual youth festival electrifying performances, competitions, celebrity appearances and cultural showcases that define the year.
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
50th Chief Justice of India
1000+
Participants
Vadodara Literature Festival
The VLF is a literary and intellectual gathering designed to foster a reading culture and encourage dialogue among the youth. Brings together 50+ authors, journalists, legislators, and artists to discuss diverse themes ranging from fiction, history, and gender studies to wellness, economics, and public policy.
Shobhaa De
Renowned author and columnist
General Manoj Mukund Naravane
28th Chief of the Army Staff
Ankur Warikoo
Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, public speaker and a content creator
Vikram Sood
Former Director of R.A.W.
Devdutt Pattanaik
Mythologist and author
Kanwal Rekhi
A legendary Silicon Valley entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and philanthropist
Anil Swarup
Former IAS officer and author
Vivaan Shah
Indian actor and theater artist
Geet Chaturvedi
Hindi poet
Kaajal Oza Vaidya
Gujarati author, screenwriter, journalist, and public speaker
Pooja Dhingra
Indian pastry chef and businesswoman
Dimple Jangda
Founder of Prana
Dr. S. Jaishankar
Minister of External Affairs, Government of India
Kiran Bedi
First Indian Woman IPS Officer, Former Lt. Governor of Puducherry
PU Talks
PU Talks is an inspirational speaker series and academic event platform hosted by Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat. It brings notable national figures, industry leaders, actors, change-makers, and visionaries to campus to share their life experiences and interact directly with students.
Gaur Gopal Das
Monk, Lifestyle Coach and Author
Saina Nehwal
Indian Badminton Player
Shri Anand Kumar
Founder Super 30
Dr. Neerja Birla
Chairperson, Aditya Birla Education Trust
Guneet Monga Kapoor
Academy Award-Winning Film Producer
Srikanth Bolla
Indian industrialist and the founder of Bollant Industries
Dr. Vijay Bhatkar
Padma Bhushan & Padma Shri, Ex-Chancellor, Nalanda University
Dr. Joseph Muscat
Former Prime Minister of Malta
Dr. Lobsang Sangay
Former Sikyong (President), Central Tibetan Administration
Learn from doctoral faculty and industry practitioners.
PhD-qualified academics and working practitioners who bring research and boardroom experience into the classroom.
Students from across India and 75+ countries.
Parul University brings together a vibrant community of learners from across India and over 75+ countries. Real stories, genuine journeys, and proven career transformations in our students' own words.
Healthcare Field Experience Meets Innovation
Reflecting on how grassroots community outreach parallels modern healthcare solutions like DrFixU in simplifying patient...
From Solo Rounds to a 3-Hour Coding Marathon
Reaching the finals out of 60+ students was a huge win missing the top 3 taught us invaluable lessons in high-pressure d...
Unbeatable Campus Opportunities!
Gained a fully funded chance to learn real-world decision-making and corporate culture directly from Mumbai's industry g...
Unmatched Exposure for Finance Students
Meeting SEBI leadership in Mumbai made complex finance concepts finally click for me.
Proud to Earn My US CMA at Age 20!
Parul University gave me the exact foundation and push I needed to clear both parts while finishing my B.Com.
10/10 for Core Academic Streams
The curriculum and overall exposure here give you a huge advantage right from year one.
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Public Health at PU,
Your Questions Answered!
What programs in Public Health and Hospital Administration are offered at Parul University?
Parul Institute of Public Health (PIPH) offers undergraduate programs including B.Sc. in Public Health (3 Years) and B.Sc. Hons. (4 Years under NEP 2020). At the postgraduate level, PIPH offers 2-year Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Hospital Administration (MHA), as well as Executive MPH and Executive MHA programs.
What is the eligibility criteria for the B.Sc. in Public Health program?
Candidates must have passed their 12th Examination in any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
What is the eligibility criteria for Master’s programs (MPH and MHA)?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (including Medicine, Dentistry, AYUSH, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Public Health, Science, Biotechnology, Management, Pharmacy, Commerce, or Social Sciences) with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university.
Who is eligible for the Executive MPH and Executive MHA programs?
Candidates must meet the standard Bachelor's degree requirements (minimum 50% marks in a relevant field) along with a minimum of 1 year of work experience.
What is the annual tuition fee for Public Health and Hospital Administration courses?
● B.Sc. & B.Sc. (Hons.) in Public Health: ₹80,000 / year (Tuition: ₹65,000 + Other Fees: ₹15,000) ● Master of Public Health (MPH) & Master of Hospital Administration (MHA): ₹1,17,500 / year (Tuition: ₹100,000 + Other Fees: ₹17,500) ● MPH - Executive & MHA - Executive: ₹1,37,500 / year (Tuition: ₹120,000 + Other Fees: ₹17,500)
Are scholarships available for PIPH students?
Yes. Merit-based, rank-based, and domicile scholarships are available. The final applicable scholarship and fee structure are confirmed by the Admission Committee during enrollment.
What kind of practical training and field exposure will I get during the course?
PIPH emphasizes experiential learning through built-in field visits to healthcare organizations, hospital attachments, on-job training, live community research projects, and structured internships integrated directly into the curriculum.
Can I study part of my Public Health or Hospital Administration degree abroad?
Yes. Through Parul University’s international office, students can participate in semester exchange programs (with credit transfers) or pursue 2+2 (Undergraduate) and 1+1 (Postgraduate) pathway degrees to graduate with foreign credentials across 17+ partner countries.
What support is available if I want to launch a healthtech or healthcare startup?
Students have direct access to the Parul Innovation & Entrepreneurship Research Centre (PIERC), which provides on-campus co-working spaces, incubation facilities, expert mentorship, and access to seed funding and government healthcare grants.
What career opportunities and placement prospects are available after graduation?
Graduates can secure key roles in public health agencies, international NGOs (such as WHO or UNICEF), government health departments, hospital administration, and healthcare consultancies. Dedicated placement cells and an extensive network of national and international health sector partners support student career outcomes.
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