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    The document provides details about the Master of Public Health program offered by Bangladesh Open University. The 2-year program aims to increase students' knowledge and skills in areas like community health, public health policy, and health administration. It requires 60 credits to graduate. Eligible students include those with degrees in medicine, nursing or a related bachelor's with a minimum GPA of 2.5. The program consists of 13 courses covering areas such as biostatistics, epidemiology, research methodology and more. Instructional support includes face-to-face and online tutorials. The total cost of the program is approximately 78,000 Taka.

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    The document provides details about the Master of Public Health program offered by Bangladesh Open University. The 2-year program aims to increase students' knowledge and skills in areas like community health, public health policy, and health administration. It requires 60 credits to graduate. Eligible students include those with degrees in medicine, nursing or a related bachelor's with a minimum GPA of 2.5. The program consists of 13 courses covering areas such as biostatistics, epidemiology, research methodology and more. Instructional support includes face-to-face and online tutorials. The total cost of the program is approximately 78,000 Taka.

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    The document provides details about the Master of Public Health program offered by Bangladesh Open University. The 2-year program aims to increase students' knowledge and skills in areas like community health, public health policy, and health administration. It requires 60 credits to graduate. Eligible students include those with degrees in medicine, nursing or a related bachelor's with a minimum GPA of 2.5. The program consists of 13 courses covering areas such as biostatistics, epidemiology, research methodology and more. Instructional support includes face-to-face and online tutorials. The total cost of the program is approximately 78,000 Taka.

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    Master of Public Health (MPH) Program of BOU

    Short Overview
    Sl. Item Description
    1. Short Title MPH Program
    2. Title of the Degree Master of Public Health (MPH)
    4. Aims and objectives of the  To increase knowledge and skills of community
    MPH Program diagnosis;
     ability to design strategies to enhance community health;
     skills to implement intervention programs;
     skills to develop public health policy;
     knowledge to evaluate the impact of public health
    policies on community health; and
     Leadership skills in public health administration.
    5. Eligible criteria for Admission MBBS, BDS, MD, B.Sc.-in-Nursing degree and/or a three to
    into the MPH Program four-year Bachelor’s degree at least 2nd Class or having grade
    point average 2.5 or more on a scale of 4 and also having
    experience in the health sector.
    6. Duration of the program 2 years.
    7. Number of Semester 4 Semester (Duration of Each Semester – 6 months)
    9. Number of Courses 12 Courses (Details in overleaf page)
    8. Total Cost/ Fees Total 78,000 Tk (Around 20000 Tk per Semester)
    10. Total Credits 60 Credits
    11. Medium of Instruction Medium of instruction of the Master of Public Health (MPH)
    Program shall be English
    12. Tutorial Services  Self-instructional study guide with sufficient reference
    During semester, tutorial books.
    sessions for every offered  Interactive CD/DVD containing lectures on the courses.
    course shall be conducted on  Video programs transmitted through TV.
    specific Friday at the  Face-to-face Tutorial Class at Selected Study Center.
    approved Study Center for  Web based / Online learning system support.
    the Program.
     Interactive Virtual class supports.
     Assignments
     Practical.
    13. Method of Evaluation Attendance/Participation at Discussion Forum – 10 Marks
    a) Formative assessment / Two (02) Assignment/Case Study - 20 Marks
    Continuous Assessment One (01) Quizzes/Class test – 10 Marks
    Semester End Final Examination – 60 Marks
    b) Summative assessment /
    Semester End Evaluation
    14. Requirement for obtaining Theoretical and oral examination will be evaluated
    degree of Master of Public separately, and the pass marks will be 60% for each
    Health component
    1. Eligible criteria for Admission into the MPH Program of BOU
     The selection of learners for admission into the program will be done on a competitive basis by assessing
    result of admission test. To be eligible for admission into the MPH Program, applicant’s minimum
    requirements to take part in the admission test are as follows:
     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’s degree holder with minimum 2nd class or 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 language is essential for pursuing this program.

    2. Types of Courses and Tentative Fees of the Program (There is no extra cost)
    There are 13 courses in the Master of Public Health program. These courses are grouped under three headings: -
    Sl. Type Number of Courses Credits
    1. Foundation Courses 03 12
    2. Professional Courses 09 36
    3. Research Project
    01 12
    (Project+ Defense+ Comprehensive Viva-voce)
    Total 13 60

    Sl. Course Code 1st Semester: Course Name Apprx. Fees


    1. MPH 1401 Introduction to Biostatistics
    2. MPH 1402 Principles of Epidemiology and Demography
    19000 TK
    3. MPH 1403 Research Methodology
    4. MPH 1404 Public Health Nutrition

    Sl. Course Code 2nd Semester: Course Name Apprx. Fees


    5 MPH 2405 Hospital Administration and Management
    6 MPH 2406 Health Promotion and Education
    17500 Tk
    7 MPH 2407 Health Policy, Planning and Ethics
    8 MPH 2408 Maternal and Child Health

    Sl. Course Code 3rd Semester: Course Name Apprx. Fees


    9 MPH 3409 Control of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
    10 MPH 3410 Environmental and Occupational Health
    17500 Tk
    11 MPH 3411 Health Informatics and Health Economics
    12 MPH 3412 Systematic Field Study
    Sl. Course Code 4th Semester: Course Name Apprx. Fees
    13 MPH 4813 Research Project
    23500 Tk
    14 MPH 4414 Report Defense and Comprehensive Viva-Voce

    3. Instructional Materials and Tutorial Facilities


    a. Master of Public Health (MPH) program has been designed to work professionally. School of Science and
    Technology (SST) will not provide study materials of this professional program because health related any
    information has been updating rigorously and new ideas replacing the old ones.
    b. During each semester, tutorial sessions for every course shall be arranged on specific Friday at the
    approved Study Centers (SC).
    c. Besides face-to-face tutorial sessions, weekly online tutorial sessions will offer for the learners as attending
    discussion forum, participated in the pre-post MCQ/Quizzes, submitting assignment, view or download
    educational resources and self-evaluation their academic performance at the BOU’s e-Learning Platform.

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