Head of Department

Morteza Mansourian
Associate Professor of Health Education and Promotion
 mansourian.m@iums.ac.ir

Master of Public health (MPH)

Iran University of Medical Sciences, as the first university to receive an official license to hold an MPH course from the Ministry of Health, has a long experience in training health system managers in the framework of the MPH program.

MPH degree produces knowledge through research, reproduces knowledge through higher education, and translates knowledge into evidence that can be communicated to the public, policymakers, and practitioners to advance the health of populations.

The field of MPH is inherently multidisciplinary. So, too, are the interests and expertise of the School’s faculty, students, and researchers. Core quantitative disciplines like epidemiology and biostatistics are fundamental to analyzing the broad impact of health problems, allowing us to look beyond individuals to entire populations. And, because preventing disease is at the heart of public health, we also pursue the social sciences to better understand societal influences of health-related behaviors and to inform public policy—both of which are critical elements to educating and empowering people to lead healthier lives. From advancing scientific discovery to educating national and international leaders, the Iran University of Medical Sciences, School of Public Health has been at the forefront of efforts to benefit the health of populations worldwide. Shaping new ideas in our field and communicating them effectively will continue to be priorities in the years ahead a As a society, we face urgent opportunities to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles, design policies and systems to improve health care, build healthy cities, respond to health crises and address the societal and root causes of illness.