M.Sc. Health & Behavioral Sciences

Eligibility: Graduation in Family Science/Home Science/Health Science/Food Science or Technology/Biological Science/Nursing or equivalent
Course Level : Postgraduate (PG)
Duration : 2 Years
Description :

Health Science is the branch of science deals with the application of science to health including the study of medicine, nutrition, and other health related topics. Health Science studies aims to improve the knowledge, technology and interventions for patient treatments and health. Behavioral Science is the study of human behavior in the society. It discusses the emotions, the environmental factors and social factors that influence human decisions and behaviors. Master of Science or M.Sc. in Health and Behavioral Sciences is a two year postgraduate program with four semesters of study. This program gives firm foundation in all the domains of Health and Behavioral Sciences including physical, cognitive, social and emotional. This course is designed to develop professionals with good theoretical and practical knowledge in health and behavioral sciences and they can utilize the substantive knowledge in the realm of health and behavioral sciences.

Main Subjects to Be Studied

  • Fundamentals of Public Health
  • Epidemiology & Social Epidemiology
  • Human Biology
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Health Policy & Planning
  • Non Communicable Diseases, Injuries & Control Programs
  • Nutrition Methods & Techniques
  • Maternal & Child Health
  • Health Systems Management
  • Neuroscience of Behavior
  • Organizational Dynamics & Change
  • Mental Health at Workplace
  • Economic & Consumer Behavior
  • Behavioral Research
  • Social, Cultural & Family Dynamics
  • Psychology of Health & Wellness
  • Developmental Transitions & Change Management
  • Human - Machine Interface

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