Prasanna School of Public Health

🎓 Applications Now Open | Master of Medical Social Work (M.MSW)

📍 Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH)

Be part of India’s 1st Medical Social Work programme, built for future healthcare changemakers.

🌟 Why M.MSW at MAHE?
🏥 Healthcare-integrated clinical & public health learning
📚 Competency-based education
⏱️ 3360+ hours of practicum training
🤝 Interdisciplinary learning with health sciences
❤️ Person-centred care with dignity & equity
📈 Career pathways in hospitals, public health, academia, research & policy

🏛️ NCAHP Regulated Programme
Recognized under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India.

📌 Eligibility:
✅ Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW) of 3 or 4 years duration from a UGC-recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks
OR
✅ Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from a UGC-recognized institution with minimum 50% aggregate
OR
✅ 4-year Bachelor of Medical & Psychiatric Social Work (MPSW) with minimum 50% aggregate

📲 Apply now: www.apply.manipal.edu

India’s first‑of‑its‑kind Medical Social Work programme at Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH, MAHE), Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Designed for today’s realities and tomorrow’s challenges.

We are proud to celebrate the achievement of Sagar G Srivatsa, student of MSc Biostatistics (2024–2026) from the Department of Applied Statistics and Data Science, Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE, Manipal, on securing an internship at the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC), New Delhi.

We wish Sagar a meaningful and enriching internship experience as he takes this important step toward professional growth in public health analytics and research.

We are delighted to celebrate the achievement of our students from the Department of Applied Statistics and Data Science, Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE, Manipal, on securing internship opportunities at Chryselys, Hyderabad.

Congratulations to:
🌟 Ishaan Rai – MSc Data Science (2024–2026)
🌟 Gauri Sharma – MSc Data Science (2024–2026)
🌟 Ashika S Thingalaya – MSc Biostatistics (2024–2026)

Wishing them a rewarding learning journey and continued success as they take this important step in their professional careers.

The Department of Applied Statistics and Data Science (DASDS), Prasanna School of Public Health, in collaboration with Novo Nordisk, successfully conducted the Online Workshop Series: Industry Perspectives on AI and Data Analytics in Healthcare and Pharma from April 16 – May 07, 2026.

The series provided students with valuable industry insights into digital health innovation, analytics consulting, FAIR data management, AI adoption in pharma, and evolving career pathways in healthcare analytics.

A sincere thank you to the experts from Novo Nordisk for sharing their knowledge and inspiring the next generation of healthcare and data science professionals.

The Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH), Manipal, is pleased to welcome Dr. Deepika Yadav as Assistant Professor in the Department of Global Public Health Policy and Governance.
We look forward to her contributions to teaching, research, and academic engagement, and wish her a rewarding journey with the PSPH community.

Welcome aboard!

The Centre for Evidence‑informed Decision‑making (CEIDeM), Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH), Manipal, successfully organised a two‑day Online Workshop on Scoping Review Methodology on April 29–30, 2026.

The workshop provided participants with a structured understanding of scoping review methods, covering key steps, methodological rigor, and practical considerations for evidence synthesis. The interactive sessions supported capacity building in conducting high‑quality, policy‑relevant research.

Proud moment for MAHE! 🎉

Ranked #4 in India in the SCImago Global Rankings 2026 for Public Health, Environment & Occupational Health 🌍
A recognition of relentless research, impactful innovation, and commitment to global academic excellence.
Here’s to pushing boundaries and shaping healthier, sustainable futures.

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We are delighted to welcome Dr. Sharath Kumar Rao K. as the new Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).

A distinguished academician and visionary leader, his appointment marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the institution. We look forward to his leadership in advancing excellence in education, research, and global engagement.

Wishing him great success in steering MAHE toward continued growth and impact.

Manipal Global Health Summer Course 2026 | Celebrating Culture and Community

The Manipal Global Health Summer Course 2026 reached a cultural pinnacle with an evening that beautifully showcased Indian traditions through dance, music, and a traditional banana‑leaf dinner experience for our international delegates.

Rooted in the values of “Athithi Devo Bhava” and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” the event reflected the spirit of inclusivity, hospitality, and global togetherness that defines global health education.


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