School of Public Health
Empowering Global Health Leaders
Shaping future health leaders through innovation, research, and global impact.


Advancing Global Health Through Innovation and Education
School of Public Health
The School of Public Health, established in 2007, is a premier institution dedicated to advancing public health education, training, and research. The school nurtures competent and inspired public health professionals, health managers, health data scientists, biostatisticians and thought leaders through cutting edge education technology and experiential learning methods. The students here get the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects of the school and get hands on training and field exposure. The school fosters industry interface and international collaborations.
Comprehensive Academic Programs for Future Public Health Leaders
Programs Offered
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Current Student Profile

6
MBBS

7
BDS

5
AYUSH Doctors

4
Engineers

11
B.Sc Public Health

43
Health Sciences

Dr. Hari Singh
Dean
School of Public Health, SRMIST
We look forward to welcoming you to the School of Public Health, where students are nurtured to secure well-paid positions in the highly competitive domain of public health.
At the School of Public Health, the faculty bring a wealth of field experience and relevant research into classroom, ensuring rigorous competency-based education. Through interdisciplinary coursework, hands-on learning opportunities, and collaborations with leading health organizations, we will prepare students to develop communication skills, project management skills, research and data analytics to grow professionally and contribute to improving health outcomes of populations.
Our Master of Public Health (MPH) and BSc-MPH integrated programs are designed for those who are interested in designing and managing health projects. The MSc–Biostatistics and Epidemiology program is for those with a keen interest in research and data analytics. The MSc–Health Data Science program is for those interested in use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, algorithms, and cloud computing and big data analytics in healthcare domain.
To be one of the most sought-after public health institutions in the country.
Nurture competent and inspired public health professionals who will make meaningful contributions to improving the health of communities.
Admission Procedure
Applications for Master programs are invited in January each year through a notification on the Institute’s website. Interested candidates need to register on the SRM website and appear for a written examination held in April and June. Qualified candidates proceed to an interview. Upon selection, candidates are required to submit the certificates and specified fee by a given date. Classes begin by mid-July.
Experience Life Beyond the Classroom, Discover, Connect, and Thrive in a Campus that Never Sleeps
Campus Life at SRMIST
The School of Public Health is located near Chennai at the Kattankulathur campus of the SRM Institute of Science & Technology.
The campus offers five hostels – three for girls and two for boys, where accommodation is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to limited availability, interested students are advised to book their accommodation immediately after enrollment. Additionally, many paying-guest accommodations are available in surrounding areas.
Empowering Graduates with Outstanding Career Outcomes
Placement
MPH graduates generally begin their professional journey with mid-level positions such as program officer or research officer in a national or international NGO, CSR initiatives, research organization, or government health department. Progressing in their careers, they ascend to state-level manager, eventually reaching national-level management positions. Some specialize in specific areas like Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation, Research, Community Mobilization, Advocacy, TB, HIV/AIDS, Family Planning, Gender Equity, Environmental Health, Health Communication, Health Economics etc. Some students choose to pursue a Ph.D. and get into academia.
Infocus
Meet Our Faculty
The School of Public Health boasts a strong, multidisciplinary team of faculty members with expertise in areas such as project management, research methodology, epidemiology, biostatistics, health systems, demography, health communication, health economics and healthcare financing, public health nutrition, and environmental health.
Testimonials
Hear From Our Students and Alumni : Testimonials of Success and Growth






Notable Alumni
The SRM School of Public Health is proud of its alumni, who have excelled in global public health, research, and healthcare management. From leading international organizations like UNICEF, CDC Foundation, ADRA Nepal, and APCO to driving impactful research and healthcare solutions in academia, government, and the private sector, our alumni are at the forefront of transforming public health systems worldwide. Their success reflects SRM’s commitment to shaping future public health leaders through excellence in education and training.
Contact Us:
5th Floor, Basic Science Annexure Block,
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre,
Potheri, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603203
Landline: 044 – 47432530
Admissions:
Ms. Geetha Veliah, Assistant Professor
geethav@srmist.edu.in
Dr. Gladius Jennifer, Professor
gladiusj@srmist.edu.in
Master of Health Data Science (MHDS)
Dr. Prakash. M, Assistant Professor
prakashm6@srmist.edu.in
General Queries:
Dr. Bala Ganesh P,
Program Associate
balaganp@srmist.edu.in
Mob no: 8148566552
Dr. Jamejaya Samal,
Associate Professor
janmejas@srmist.edu.in
Research Associate
Keerthip1@srmist.edu.in
Dr. Hari Singh,
Dean
dean.sph.ktr@srmist.edu.in
Deputy Manager
secy.dean.sph.ktr@srmist.edu.in