eLEAP

This course is offered in Semester 2 of the Master in Public Health (MPH) programme and examines mental health from a population health and systems perspective. It focuses on the epidemiology, determinants, prevention, and governance of mental disorders in community settings. The course explores prevalent mental health conditions and psychosocial challenges across the life course, situating them within broader social, cultural, economic, and environmental contexts. Students will analyse the burden and distribution of mental health problems in diverse populations, with particular attention to vulnerable groups, health inequities, stigma, and the influence of social determinants on mental well-being.

Emphasis is placed on applied public health competencies in community mental health assessment, programme planning, service integration, and policy analysis. Students will develop skills in screening and case detection strategies at the primary care level, service gap analysis, and the design and evaluation of evidence-informed mental health interventions. The course also addresses ethical considerations, intersectoral collaboration, leadership, and health systems strengthening, preparing MPH trainees to translate epidemiological evidence into feasible district- and state-level strategies for improving mental health outcomes in complex, real-world settings.

The Public Health Posting for Family Health is an 18-week, 10-credit course designed for Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) candidates in their final Year 3 in Semester 1, emphasizing experiential learning through a structured work-based posting at the Divisional Health Office. The course provides opportunities for students to engage directly with public health service delivery, focusing on Family Health and Primary Health Care components. Students will be involved in program implementation, health surveillance, and community-based health promotion activities.

Learning is facilitated through supervised fieldwork, case-based discussions, data analysis, and reflective reporting. Students will rotate through operational units such as family health, nutrition, and teleprimary care/ digital health, under the mentorship of divisional health officers and academic supervisors. This approach enables students to contextualize theoretical knowledge within practical settings, enhancing their understanding of public health systems and managerial functions.

Upon completion, students are expected to demonstrate the ability to apply the life course approach in health program management, implement and evaluate family health initiatives, and exhibit professional competencies aligned with public health practice. The course also aims to strengthen transferable skills such as analytical thinking, ethical decision-making, and collaborative engagement, preparing students for leadership roles in public health.

This course is for students in Master in Nursing Education, registered for MNE 61303 Biostatistics. It provides students statistical skills and techniques for analyzing data in research projects. 

This Research Methodology eLEAP page (under the code SSF6023 and SSF7023) is designed to support postgraduate students by research at FSSK in developing a strong foundation for their research journey. The course introduces essential concepts in research design, philosophical assumptions, qualitative and quantitative approaches, data collection techniques, and basic data analysis. Through a series of structured modules, discussions, and practical examples, students will be guided to refine their research focus, understand methodological choices, and strengthen their ability to design and conduct rigorous, ethical, and meaningful research. The course also aims to build confidence in academic inquiry and prepare students for proposal development and thesis work within the social sciences and humanities context.