Introduction

THE GRADUATE PROGRAM

 

The Graduate Program in Public Health at the Federal University of Rio Grande, Master’s Degree, aims to qualify human resources by training professionals in Public Health to the following purposes:

 

1) Identifying problems that affect the health and well-being of populations;

2) Carrying out original and innovative research projects that allow the advance of scientific knowledge;

3) Defining, establishing and managing public programs and policies that promote scientific development in the field of public health, and that contribute to a better quality of life for the populations.

 

AREA OF CONCENTRATION

- Epidemiology

LINES OF RESEARCH

- Evaluation of health services and programs

- Behavior and health of adults and the elderly

- Maternal, child and adolescent health

PPGSP Facilities

Student Study and Work Room: A space with capacity for approximately 20 people, designed for individual or group study and work, equipped with work tables, two computers for occasional use, and a small reference library.

Research Room: A space consisting of a main room and an anteroom designed for conducting interviews and other research activities that require privacy, including qualitative research.

Meeting Room: A dedicated PPGSP space used for faculty council meetings, research project meetings, advising sessions, and other academic activities.

Coordinators’ Office and Faculty Lounges: The program has a dedicated office for the coordinators and lounges for faculty members.

Support and Collaborative Work Spaces: The PPGSP also has smaller spaces for meetings and collaborative work between faculty and students, as well as areas to support daily activities.

IT Resources: The Program prioritizes workspaces where students can use their own computers for studying, data analysis, and academic writing. There are also two computers available for occasional student use.