Texila American University empowered me to pursue my MPH while working. Currently, I work as a clinical nurse and coordinate research, mentorship, and Quality Assurance/Improvement programs in Chama District, driving evidence-based interventions and positively impacting community health.
Mr Bostone Nkhoma
Master of Public Health
Texila American University has an atmosphere that is welcoming to all students, they provide student guides that help students along the course of studies, they develop a curriculum that is unmatched by any University that I have researched and allows for student feedback during studies. The rates are affordable and a payment plan can be worked out.
Ms. Helen Angela Imhoff
Master of Public Health
I m grateful that I was given the opportunity to be a student at TAU. I have been working in the public health sector, but I didn’t know many theories; however, after completing the master’s in Public health course, I m now fully equipped. I have learned a lot of aspects pertaining to public health. I have genuinely enjoyed their service, from administrators to the academic staff; therefore, I won’t hesitate to recommend someone to study at TAU.
Ms Maria Ndavulwa Hipandwa
Master of Public Health
Texila American University provided me with a strong foundation through its well-structured MPH program, broadening my knowledge and career opportunities. The dedicated support from Texila’s team helped me balance my studies with my professional life, enabling me to achieve my goal of becoming a Medical Doctor in Lusaka, Zambia, enhancing my contributions to public health.
Ms. Mercy Grace Derera
Master of Public Health
I had a great experience with supportive mentors who ensured timely course completion. The services are excellent, with well-organized lectures and exams. Special thanks to the Texila team for their support and guidance.
Ms Melody Chinyama Hazemba Kusweje
Master of Public Health
Texila American University empowered me to pursue my MPH alongside medicine. Its flexible, innovative learning and supportive faculty enriched my public health knowledge, shaping my career. Today, as a Junior Resident Medical Officer at University Teaching Hospital, I apply these skills daily with confidence.
Ms. Isha Patel
Master of Public Health
The course contents were rich and the mode and medium of presentation were satisfactory. Above all, my course coordinators and the entire faculty were warm and friendly.
Dr Leonard Ify Chukwuali
Master of Public Health
Texila American University equipped me with strong public health leadership and analytical skills through its flexible MPH program. Today, as a Senior Resident Medical Officer in Lusaka, I apply this training to improve patient safety, resource management, and evidence-based healthcare delivery.
Dr. Nicollin Bwalya Chalapa
Master of Public Health
Texila’s global reputation instilled discipline and punctuality in me, which is invaluable for my future. Opting for an MPH at Texila offers global exposure and networking, paving the way for a healthier tomorrow. The nurturing environment propelled me towards my career goal. Now, I am working with PATH as a Regional NTD Officer in UP, India.
Dr. Abu Kaleem
Master of Public Health
Texila American University made my Master of Public Health journey possible. With flexible study hours, amazing mentors, and a payment plan that fit my life, I balanced work, family, and studies smoothly. I’m proud to have completed my MPH while working as a Medical Doctor in the Defense Forces and I’m excited to pursue my PhD next!
Dr. Precious Kaluma
Master of Public Health
Texila American University equipped me with strong academic skills and a global perspective in public health through the MPH program. Today, as Senior Resident Medical Officer at Lewanika General Hospital, Zambia, I contribute to healthcare leadership, policy implementation, and improved patient care.
Dr. Mubiana Muyembe
Master of Public Health
The Master of Public Health (MPH) at Texila American University (TAU) Zambia is a comprehensive two-year postgraduate degree. It is strategically engineered for healthcare professionals who want to transition from individual patient triage to designing large-scale healthcare system reforms.
Rather than treating illnesses one patient at a time, this program equips you to lead systemic healthcare interventions, oversee population health research, and shape national policy.
To ensure global career mobility, TAU’s MPH program is officially validated and approved by prominent national and international regulatory bodies:
You can complete your studies on-site at our state-of-the-art campus in Lilayi, Lusaka, or through a highly flexible online MPH format tailored for working professionals. Whether your career path points toward epidemiology, health policy analysis, or global health program management, this program prepares you to drive meaningful impact locally and internationally.
Eligibility:
The Master of Public Health at TAU Zambia is a two-year (2-year) programme. To be eligible you need a bachelor’s degree in public health or a health-related profession such as Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Environmental Health or Biomedical Sciences.
Other relevant qualifications such as Social Work, Demography and Health Education may also be considered.
Non- English-Speaking Countries:
Additional requirements required as proof of English proficiency from
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPH1111 | Introduction to Public Health Practice | 04 |
| MPH1112 | Public Health Policy | 04 |
| MPH2111 | Social and Behavioral Health | 04 |
| MPH1114 | Environmental Health | 04 |
| MPHCP01 | Capstone- 1 | 02 |
| MPH1115 | Epidemiology | 04 |
| MPH2112 | Biostatistics | 04 |
| MPH2114 | Research | 04 |
| MPH2113 | Maternal and Child Health | 04 |
| MPHCP02 | Capstone- 2 | 02 |
| MPH1116 | Public Health Nutrition | 04 |
| MPH1113 | Global Health and Disaster Management | 04 |
| MPHPW | Research work Dissertation & Defense | 16 |
MPH stands for Master of Public Health — the standard postgraduate qualification for public health professionals worldwide. An MPH builds on a health-related first degree and trains you to investigate population health problems, analyse data, design and evaluate programmes, influence policy and lead public health initiatives. At TAU, the MPH is a two-year degree combining core public health science with a research dissertation.
Students choose TAU’s Master of Public Health program because it is:
TAU is a distance-learning specialist, and the MPH is one of its flagships online public health courses. Delivered through the Learning Management System (LMS) in a flexible block/trimester pattern, the online MPH programs lets working students balance study with their jobs and families.
Students outside Lusaka receive live lecture transmissions at facility centres or via the LMS, and can join on-campus sessions when convenient. You can complete your entire MPH degree online without pausing your career, sacrificing your current salary, or compromising on quality mentorship.
TAU’s digital distance learning track serves as an accessible, elite academic bridge for students across the entire Southern African Development Community (SADC). It is an ideal path for practitioners seeking a recognized masters in public health from South Africa who require a fully accredited, English-medium alternative that easily bypasses the need for international relocation.
Because our curriculum is delivered systematically through our online LMS, professionals from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi, and Eswatini can secure an internationally recognized qualification while continuing their regional community work. You gain an expansive, multicultural peer network, helping you share cross-border insights on disease vectors, preventative medicine, and resource-limited clinical management.
The programme also provides a regional perspective that can help practitioners understand and respond to cross-border global health challenges.
Earning your public health degree expands your professional options past clinical environments, stepping into leadership roles across governmental, non-profit, and corporate spaces:,
Submit the quick form to enroll in TAU’s prestigious MPH program and transform your career!
At Texila American University Zambia, we take pride in providing quality higher education in the public health domain, supported by experienced international faculty and exceptional world-class support services for our students’ success and development.
We understand that academic resources are a key aspect to succeeding in your doctoral program, and keeping this is mind, we ensure that our online resources are always up to date and of the highest quality.
Graduation from the Master of Public Health tracks equips you for the highest tier of academic investigation: a PhD in Public Health.
Transitioning to a doctoral track helps you refine advanced biometric data modeling, formulate macro-level healthcare economic policies, and prepare for senior university tenures or directorships in international research consortiums.
Applications for the March 2027 MPH intake at TAU Zambia are open. Submit the online form and our admissions team will guide you on eligibility, tuition and scholarships for the on-campus or online MPH.
It is the globally recognized postgraduate qualification for public health professionals. Unlike clinical healthcare, an MPH focuses on large-scale disease tracking (epidemiology), healthcare system policies, environmental sanitation, and strategic program leadership to improve entire communities.
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program spans exactly two years (2-year duration). Texila American University offers flexible learning structures to fit your lifestyle, allowing you to choose between our modern physical campus in Lilayi, Lusaka, or our interactive digital online learning platform.
Yes. TAU delivers the MPH as an online, distance-learning programme through the LMS, designed for working students across Zambia and the SADC region.
A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or a health-related field such as Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Environmental Health or Biomedical Sciences; some social-science backgrounds are also considered.
Yes. TAU’s online MPH is open to students across the SADC region, including South Africa, who can complete the accredited degree by distance learning without relocating.
Yes. The Master of Public Health is approved by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Ministry of Higher Education, and the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ).
To help you prepare for your postgraduate studies at Texila American University Zambia, we have mapped out the foundational definitions, regulatory terms, and core concepts used throughout our online MPH programs and the broader global health sector.
Epidemiology
The foundational science of public health that studies how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why. In the TAU MPH curriculum, students learn to use epidemiological data to track infectious disease outbreaks and monitor non-communicable conditions across the SADC region.
Biostatistics
The application of statistical reasoning and mathematical methods to analyze biological, medical, and public health data. MPH students use biostatistics to evaluate the success of community health campaigns and draw evidence-based conclusions from clinical data sets.
Environmental Health
The branch of public health concerned with how our physical, chemical, and biological surroundings impact human health. This discipline focuses on ensuring clean water systems, monitoring food safety, improving community sanitation, and managing occupational hazards.
Health Policy and Administration
The field focused on the planning, budgeting, management, and optimization of healthcare delivery systems and ministerial initiatives. This area equips graduates to draft standard operating procedures (SOPs), design national health insurance structures, and lead public health organizations.
Global Health
An area of study, research, and practice that prioritizes improving health outcomes and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. It emphasizes cross-border health issues, such as pandemic prevention, climate-driven disease vectors, and multinational health collaboration.
Distance Learning / Online Mode
An educational delivery format where students learn remotely using internet-based tools, bypassing the need to attend a physical campus. TAU’s public health courses distance learning model utilizes an advanced Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver structured trimesters to working professionals.
Learning Management System (LMS)
The centralized, secure digital student portal used to host video lectures, download course modules, access digital medical e-Journals, participate in peer group forums, and submit academic assignments remotely.
Postgraduate Research Dissertation
A formal, deeply researched academic paper presenting an original study on a specific public health problem. Completing a faculty-guided dissertation is a mandatory requirement to graduate with a Master of Public Health degree from TAU Zambia.
Higher Education Authority (HEA)
The statutory body established by the Ministry of Higher Education in Zambia to regulate, accredit, and monitor the quality of programs offered by universities. The TAU MPH program is fully approved and registered under the HEA framework.
Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
The statutory regulatory agency responsible for registering healthcare professionals and accrediting health training programs in Zambia. HPCZ approval ensures that your public health qualification meets stringent professional medical standards.
British Accreditation Council (BAC)
An internationally recognized independent body that provides world-class quality assurance marks for higher education institutions globally. Texila American University Zambia’s BAC accreditation guarantees your degree commands respect from global employers.
Southern African Development Community (SADC)
A regional intergovernmental organization comprising 16 Southern African member states (including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi, and Zambia). Earning an HEA-approved degree within the SADC region streamlines cross-border professional recognition and career mobility.
I’m Dr. Chibawa Mugala, District Health Director in Mungwi. Completing my MPH at Texila elevated my career, equipping me to apply evidence-based Public Health principles. The learning experience was excellent, and Texila’s quality education opened doors to greater opportunities. Grateful to the TAU team for helping me achieve my dream.
Dr. Chibawa Mugala
Master of Public Health
Texila American University has an atmosphere that is welcoming to all students, they provide student guides that help students along the course of studies, they develop a curriculum that is unmatched by any University that I have researched and allows for student feedback during studies. The rates are affordable and a payment plan can be worked out.
Ms. Helen Angela Imhoff
Master of Public Health
The course contents were rich and the mode and medium of presentation were satisfactory. Above all, my course coordinators and the entire faculty were warm and friendly.
Dr Leonard Ify Chukwuali
Master of Public Health
Texila American University empowered me to pursue my Master’s in Public Health while working as a midwife at the University Teaching Hospitals (Women and Newborn Hospital). The flexible and well-structured curriculum enhanced my understanding of key public health issues and equipped me to make a meaningful impact in my community.
Ms. Malwilo Malupande
Master of Public Health
Texila American University’s atmosphere of academic excellence, diverse faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities enriched my learning journey. The inclusive community, supported by attentive staff, nurtured holistic development and offered ample extracurricular opportunities. My time here was transformative, shaping my character and outlook on life. It’s truly a beacon of education excellence.
Dr. Nchimunya Mwiinga
Master of Public Health
I m grateful that I was given the opportunity to be a student at TAU. I have been working in the public health sector, but I didn’t know many theories; however, after completing the master’s in Public health course, I m now fully equipped. I have learned a lot of aspects pertaining to public health. I have genuinely enjoyed their service, from administrators to the academic staff; therefore, I won’t hesitate to recommend someone to study at TAU.
Ms Maria Ndavulwa Hipandwa
Master of Public Health
Texila American University empowered me to pursue my MPH while working. Currently, I work as a clinical nurse and coordinate research, mentorship, and Quality Assurance/Improvement programs in Chama District, driving evidence-based interventions and positively impacting community health.
Mr Bostone Nkhoma
Master of Public Health
My name is Mr. Nelson Mbongiseni Mathobela, a Master of Public Health (MPH) student at Texila American University, Zambia, from 2022 to 2024. Studying at Texila was an enriching experience, offering excellent mentorship, a structured curriculum, and interactive faculty support. The skills I gained have empowered me to develop SOPs, guidelines, and analyze data effectively in my role at the Ministry of Health, Eswatini. I highly recommend Texila for anyone aiming to advance their public health career.
Mr. Nelson Mbongiseni Mathobela
Master of Public Health
Texila University provided me with the knowledge and skills to become a Public Health Specialist, where I now design and implement health programs, analyze data, and collaborate with communities to improve health outcomes. The education and support from Texila enabled my growth, shaping my career and enabling me to make a meaningful impact in public health.
Dr. Winnice C Nyirenda
Master of Public Health
I’m Priscilla Chola, a Texila American University Public Health graduate. The program provided valuable knowledge, fostering confidence in my lecturing role at Nchanga College of Nursing and Midwifery in Zambia. The engaging curriculum and international connections enhance my career prospects. I eagerly anticipate furthering my studies at Texila American University.
Dr. Priscilla Chola
Master of Public Health
Texila American University empowered me to pursue my MPH alongside medicine. Its flexible, innovative learning and supportive faculty enriched my public health knowledge, shaping my career. Today, as a Junior Resident Medical Officer at University Teaching Hospital, I apply these skills daily with confidence.
Ms. Isha Patel
Master of Public Health
My name is Owen Malawo and I am a proud texillian. I enrolled for Master of Public Health in June 2022 following the recommendation by some colleagues that studied at Texila American University. The university offers globally registered and recognized Curriculum for Public Health courses. I completed my Master of Public Health (MPH) degree programme in July 2024
Mr. Owen Malawo
Master of Public Health
That will be great for me. Less than a year after graduation, I got employed with the IRC(International Rescue Committee( IRC)- Liberia). Texila made me have gotten a job more prominent than the previous job I had while studying with Texila.
Ms. Hannax Nyanh Barlue
Master of Public Health
Texila American University provided me with a strong foundation through its well-structured MPH program, broadening my knowledge and career opportunities. The dedicated support from Texila’s team helped me balance my studies with my professional life, enabling me to achieve my goal of becoming a Medical Doctor in Lusaka, Zambia, enhancing my contributions to public health.
Ms. Mercy Grace Derera
Master of Public Health
I had a great experience with supportive mentors who ensured timely course completion. The services are excellent, with well-organized lectures and exams. Special thanks to the Texila team for their support and guidance.
Ms Melody Chinyama Hazemba Kusweje
Master of Public Health
Texila American University made my Master of Public Health journey possible. With flexible study hours, amazing mentors, and a payment plan that fit my life, I balanced work, family, and studies smoothly. I’m proud to have completed my MPH while working as a Medical Doctor in the Defense Forces and I’m excited to pursue my PhD next!
Dr. Precious Kaluma
Master of Public Health