Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE)
- Transform their roles from ‘Subject-Teachers’ to ‘Educator-Leaders’, capable of bringing reforms in their own discipline/profession as change agents by effectively directing education delivery systems of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) both at the institutional and national levels.
- Nurture their decision-making skills to let them reflect upon issues in health professions education using their critical thinking and problem-solving skills and to lead for sustainable good quality education.
- Collaborate for innovations in teaching & assessment, and to deal with health professions education issues through the application of educational and ethical principles.
Our vision is to offer the best program in Higher Education across the globe in cultivating professionals from diverse communities of healthcare practice as highly skilled and reflective educators who are committed to advancing through critical thinking skills, innovative practices, and transformative leadership.
Our mission is to prepare educators in health professions education for the digitally transformed learning environment by creating meaningful educational experiences. This aims to promote educational research, practice good governance, and bring positive change within their communities for improved nationwide patient care outcomes.
There will be 1 contact session per semester.
Each contact session will span over 3 weeks, 1 week dedicated to each course.
Timings: Monday- Friday from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Apart from these contact sessions, candidates will have to attend:
- Online synchronous sessions; Journal Clubs (bi-monthly),
- Face-to-Face Saturday session (once every month)
A total of 3 contact sessions will be conducted during the 2-year MHPE Program. The 4th Semester will be dedicated to Thesis work.
The contact session of Semester-1 is scheduled in September 2026.
Within three to five years of graduation, the MHPE graduates will be able to:
- Provide training about recent advances in teaching, learning, assessment, and
evaluation. - Perform academic and administrative tasks professionally and effectively in
multidisciplinary teams. - Engage in lifelong professional development through self-directed learning, ethically
publishable research, and scholarship for excellence in Health Professions Education. - Establish industrial linkages and connections through dynamic leadership with
professionals having similar interests.
Entry test: GAT conducted by ZU
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Note: Every applicant must submit an NOC from his/her Head of the Department/Institute for permission to attend the programme.
Selection of candidates will be based on the eligibility criteria, without any discrimination of gender, ethnicity, or physically challenged. However, preference will be given to additional relevant qualifications and teaching experience.
- Skillful
- Develop evidence-based documents to support change and innovations in health professions education by critically appraising the educational policies, curricula, and assessment plans.
- Demonstrate application of adult learning principles and advanced digital technologies to drive a meaningful & conducive learning environment.
- Self-directed and Life-long learner
- Participate in professional development and research activities through self-directed lifelong learning, in line with the rapidly evolving evidence-based teaching and societal needs.
- Communicator
- Communicate effectively with the diverse academic community, including administrators, educational leaders, and teaching faculty, for matters related to educational policies, accreditation, licensing, and academia.
- Collaborator
- Collaborate with peers and professionals, within and across the disciplines, in a conducive learning environment to address important administrative, academic, and scholarly issues.
- Professional
- Exhibit the highest ethical standards of personal, academic, and professional integrity while responding to the opinions and feedback of peers, within & outside the institution.
- Researcher
- Disseminate research findings to all stakeholders in an ethical and socially accountable manner.
- Leader
- Demonstrate resilience while interacting with peers through dynamic leadership with professionals having similar interests.
- Curriculum Development,
- Educational Measurement & Evaluation,
- Educational Policy,
- Faculty Development,
- Educational Psychology,
- Technology Enhanced Learning,
- Curriculum Integration, and
- Educational Environment & Leadership.
There will be 1 contact session per semester.
Each contact session will span over 3 weeks, 1 week dedicated to each course.
Timings: Monday- Friday from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Apart from these contact sessions, candidates will have to attend:
- Online synchronous sessions; Journal Clubs (bi-monthly),
- Face-to-Face Saturday session (once every month)
A total of 3 contact sessions will be conducted during the 2-year MHPE Program. The 4th Semester will be dedicated to Thesis work.
The contact session of Semester-1 is scheduled in September 2026.
| 1st Semester | ||||
| Description | Frequency | Fee/Cr. Hr | # of Cr. Hr | Total Fee |
| Admission Fee | One-Time | 50,000 | ||
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | One-Time | 20,000 | ||
| Tuition Fee | Per Semester / Per Credit Hour | 12,250 | 9 | 110,250 |
| Examination Fee | Per Semester | 5,000 | ||
| Registration Fee | Per Semester | 5000 | 5000 | |
| Application Fee | One time | 5000 | ||
| Total Fees | 195,250 | |||
Disclaimer: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardian. The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body. Advance fees to be paid semester-wise. All dues need to be cleared within two weeks of commencement of the academic year. A 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.
