About the Programme

The MSW (Master of Social Work) Programme (launched in 2009) offered at the Department of Global Health aims to become a leading centre of excellence in education, training and research in social care and development.

MSW (Master of Social Work) Programme at Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE, Manipal has been ranked 4th among Emerging Colleges in Social Work and ranked 17th in the overall rankings according to India Today-MDRA Best Colleges Rankings for the year 2022. MSW (Master of Social Work) Programme, Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE, Manipal has been ranked 14th among India's Top Social Work Institutes by  Outlook-ICARE The Best Professional Colleges Rankings for the year 2022. 

Course Curriculum

Specializations offered are

  •        Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations
  •        Medical & Psychiatric Social Work
  •        Community Development

The Competency driven curriculum with student-centred learning experience is a unique theory & practice-based integrated program including:

  • Concurrent fieldwork practice and organization-based internships
  • Rural camp and study tours for field immersion and active learning opportunities
  • Innovative pedagogy including, PBLs, Mock courts, gamification
  • Exposure to a research-oriented learning paradigm
  • Student exchange programme with International Universities
  • Seminars/workshops/ conferences
  • Alumni and Industry expert interactions

Duration

Two-year full-time programme with modular-based curriculum framework.

Eligibility Criteria

Graduates in Social Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Management, Engineering and Health Sciences from a UGC recognized University with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

Selection Criteria

Selection of eligible candidates is based on merit and personal interview.

Placement Assistance

Through collaborations with the industry as well as research institutes, the department provides placement assistance to successful students. We are proud of our alumni who have embarked on their careers through internship opportunities.

How to Apply

Apply at https://apply.manipal.edu/.

Choose Stream: Public Health to apply for this programme. 

Click here for the Programme Brochure

Key Dates & Deadlines

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Mar 31 24

Mar ' 24

Last date to Apply

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Tentative Course Commencement Date

Facilities

Healthcare

Healthcare
Access to hospital facilities gives student hands-on training
 

Innovation Centre

Innovation Centre
State-of-the-art Innovation Centre facilitates multi-disciplinary research

Labs

Labs
Laboratories give students the opportunity for practical experience

Sports & Fitness

Sports & Fitness
Marena has world-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer & squash, as well as a well-equipped gymnasium

Libraries

Libraries
Libraries give students access to study resources, digital and print

Student Housing

Student Housing
Student hostels are their homes away from homes

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