Overview
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program is designed to develop skilled, innovative, and inquisitive professionals dedicated to addressing complex public health challenges and promoting population health. This interdisciplinary program typically spans two years of full-time study combining classroom learning with practical experience and research opportunities. They are taught the preventive, curative, and promotive aspects of and become familiar with the tools available for implementation including health communications and informatics, applications of social and behavioral sciences, and health policy and bioethics. Students will evaluate methods for addressing non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases, environmental diseases, and injury. The thesis defense caps off academic learning, demonstrating mastery of research and critical thinking. Overall, the MPH program integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing graduates for leadership roles in promoting community health, addressing global health challenges, and contributing to evidence-based health policy and practice.
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
- PEO-1: demonstrate proficiency in applying principles of epidemiology, biostatistics, and research methodology to assess health needs, plan interventions, and evaluate outcomes in diverse populations.
- PEO-2: exhibit leadership skills to manage healthcare projects, lead teams, and implement policies effectively in various public health settings, demonstrating competence in health leadership and human resource management.
- PEO-3: promote health equity and advocate for underserved populations by applying ethical principles, understanding global health issues, and addressing current health policy challenges from both national and global perspectives.
- PEO-4: leverage health informatics and basic statistical analysis to interpret health data, develop evidence-based interventions, and enhance public health communication strategies.
- PEO-5: demonstrate knowledge of environmental health and occupational toxicology principles, contributing to sustainable urban health and environmental management practices.
- PEO-6: contribute to the prevention and control of major non-communicable diseases (NCDs), injuries, and disabilities through epidemiological surveillance, risk assessment, screening strategies, and effective disease management practices.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
Code | Program Outcomes |
| PO 1 | Demonstrate
proficiency in applying epidemiological principles to investigate
disease patterns, identify risk factors, and design effective
interventions for disease prevention and health promotion. |
| PO 2 | Possess
the ability to apply biostatistical methods to analyze health data,
interpret findings, and make evidence-based decisions in public health
practice and research. |
| PO 3 | Proficient in applying research methodologies to address public health issues, including designing studies, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting results ethically and rigorously. |
| PO 4 | Analyze current issues in health policy from both national and global perspectives, understanding the implications for public health systems and populations. |
| PO 5 | Demonstrate
leadership skills to manage public health programs effectively,
including healthcare project planning, financing, and human resource
management in diverse organizational settings. |
| PO 6 | Effectively communicate public health principles, risks, and interventions to diverse audiences, fostering community engagement and behavior change. |
| PO 7 | Understand
the interconnectedness of global health issues, including disparities,
infectious diseases, and environmental health challenges, and apply
strategies for global health improvement. |
| PO 8 | Demonstrate
ethical decision-making skills and adherence to professional standards
in public health practice, research, and policy formulation. |
| PO 9 | Collaborate effectively with professionals from diverse fields such as healthcare, social sciences, and policy makers to address complex public health challenges and promote population health. |
Admission Requirements
Duration of the program: Years: 1.5 Semesters: 3
Admission Requirements:
- MBBS or equivalent degree from any medical college.
- BDS equivalent degree from any dental college.
- Bachelor degree from any medical Institute (BSc in Nursing, Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery, and Bachelor Homeopathi Medicine.)
- Bachelor degree in Life Sciences from any public or private institute.
- Foreign students with equivalent qualifications are eligible.
Course Structure
| Course Category | No. of Courses | Total Credits |
| Core Course |
8 | 24 |
| Additional Courses | 7 | 23 |
| Elective Courses | 3 | 9 |
| Practical/Proposal/Thesis | 2 | 14 |
| Total | 70 | |
Financial Information
| Particulars | Unit Cost (in Tk.) | Total (in Tk.) | Mode of Payment |
| Admission Fee + Form Fee | 10500 | 10500 | Once |
| Tuition Fee (Per Credit) | 2600 | 182000 | Semester- wise |
| Registration Fee | 5000 | 15000 | Semester-wise |
| Library Fee | 500 | 1500 | Once |
| Lab. Fee | 500 | 1500 | Semester-wise |
| Student Activities Fee | 500 | 1500 | Semester-wise |
| Internship Registration Fee | 5000 | 5000 | Once |
| Total | 217000 |
List of Courses:
| Core Courses: | |||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit | Prerequisite |
| MPH10211101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 | |
| MPH09121102 | Basics of Epidemiology | 3 | |
| MPH05421103 | Basics of Biostatistics | 3 |
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| MPH09881104 | Basics of Research Methodology | 3 |
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| MPH03141105 | Introduction to Demography and Population Dynamics | 3 |
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| MPH04131106 | Basics of Reproductive and Child Health | 3 |
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| MPH04131107 | Health Leadership | 3 |
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| MPH09191108 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
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| Additional courses |
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| MPH05421201 | Basic Statistical Analysis |
3 |
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| MPH02231202 | Bioethics |
3 |
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| MPH04131203 | Healthcare Project Planning and Financing | 3 | |
| MPH09191204 | Global Health | 3 |
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| MPH06131205 | Health informatics | 3 | |
| MPH09191206 | Public Health Communication | 3 | |
| MPH03111207 | Health Economics | 3 | |
| Elective Courses |
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| Areas of Concentration (3 Courses from any area) | Credit | ||
| Major in Epidemiology | 9 | ||
| Major in Reproductive and Child Health | |||
| Major in Hospital Management | |||
| Major in Environmental & Occupational Health | |||
| Major in Community Dentistry | |||
| Major in Noncommunicable Diseases | |||
| Major in Community Nutrition | |||
| Major in Rehabilitation and Disability | |||
| Practical/Proposal/Thesis | |||
| MPH09191208 | Proposal Preparation and Presentation | 3 |
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| MPH09191209 | Field Visits with a Report | 1.5 |
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| MPH09192322 | Thesis Defense | 3 |
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