It is expected that the MPH program will prepare the graduates to be specialized fields as well as increased expertise in the areas of practice, promoting community awareness about health issues, prevention of communicable diseases, research, management and leadership to meet the needs of the health care demand of the people and other issues that affect health and safety. The graduates will develop deeper understanding and insight knowledge with critical and analytical skills. This will allow them to judge rationally as responsible professionals to achieve the national health goals. The graduates will be motivated to develop themselves through lifelong learning. The Master of Public Health degree program is two-years long. The coursework includes weekly face-to-face tutorial session and online lecturing, research project, and comprehensive examination, all cumulate 60 credits.

Aims and Objectives of the MPH program

  • update knowledge and skills of community diagnosis;
  • increase ability to design strategies to enhance community health;
  • developed skills to implement intervention programs and public health policy;
  • enhanced knowledge to evaluate the impact of public health policies on community health;
  • provide opportunity in research and publication; and
  • create leadership skills in public health administration.

There are 13 courses in the Master of Public Health program. These courses are grouped under three major headings

Sl. Type Number of Courses Credits
1 Foundation Courses 03 12
2 Professional Courses 09 36
3 Research Project (Project+ Defense+ Comprehensive Viva-voce) 01 12
Total 13 60

Course Details for MPH program:

Level Graduation
Semester 04
Semester Duration 6 months
Class Duration 5 months
Total Credit Hours 60 hours
Minimum Duration 2 years
Maximum Duration 4 years
Enrollment Once in a Year(January)

Eligible criteria for Admission into the MPH Program

  • Applicant must have Graduates from any discipline
  • Preference should be given to whom possess MBBS, BDS, MD, B.Sc.-in-Nursing degree, Physiotherapist and/or a three (03) to four (04) years Allied Health Science Bachelor degree holder with a grade point average 2.5 or more on a scale of 4 and having experience in the health sector; Eligible foreign learners can also be apply through online.
  • Proficiency in English, Statistics and Computer literacy is essential for pursuing this program.

Selection Criteria

  • Applicant must be Graduates from any discipline;
  • Preference should be given to whom possess MBBS, BDS, MD, B.Sc.-in-Nursing degree and/or a three (03) to four (04) years Bachelor degree holder with a grade point average 2.5 or more on a scale of 4 and having experience in the health sector; Eligible foreign learners can also be applied through online.
  • Proficiency in English is essential for pursuing this program.

Distribution of Marks

Sl. Pattern of Marks Distribution Marks Total Pass Marks
1 Formative Assessmentand/or Online Assessment Attendance/ OnlineDiscussion Forum 10 40 60%
Class test (Quiz, MCQ) 10
Assignment (2×10 =20, out of 3) 20
2 Semester Final Examination To be answered 6 questions out of 10 60 60 60%

Basis for awarding marks for Tutorial Class and or Online Participation:

Tutorial Class or Online Participation Marks (10)
Attendance (5) Discussion Forum (5)
90% and above 5 5
80% to less than 90% 4 4
70% to less than 80% 3 3
60% to less than 70% 2 2
50% to less than 60% 1 1
Less than 50% 0 0

For more information:

  • Dr. Sharker Md. Numan
  • Professor (Medical Science)
  • School of Science and Technology
  • Bangladesh Open University
  • Board Bazar, Gazipur-1705.
  • E-mail: sharkermd_numan@yahoo.com
  • Phone: Off: 9291111, 09666730730 Ex.685, 687 Fax: 9291111, 9006141(Res), 01727210110(cell).

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School of Science and Technology (SST)
Bangladesh Open University, Gazipur-1705.
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