Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)
Programme
Objectives
Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) is a full-time undergraduate programme in line with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The programme is designed to address the growing demand for professionals who can understand, analyse, and respond to complex public health challenges. This interdisciplinary program integrates principles from medicine, social sciences, policy, and management to develop well-rounded graduates capable of making a positive impact on public health systems. The programme incorporates practical experiences such as internship, fieldwork, and research project, allowing students to apply their knowledge to real-world public health challenges. Additionally, the programme is designed to empower students with communication, social and interpersonal skills as well as an innate understanding of Biostatistics, Data Science and Analytics, which they would need to thrive in the workplace.
Duration & Pedagogy
The programme commences in the first week of July every year. It is a 160 credits 4-year full time programme spread across 8 semesters. Pedagogy for each module has been meticulously planned with emphasis on experiential learning through interactive class discussions, internships, field assignments,and research projects. The school infrastructure has been thoughtfully designed to promote interaction and team work.
The school has forged meaningful collaborations with various national and international healthcare organizations, and other public health institutes to provide ample exposure to its students.
Students also have the unique opportunity to be part of various student driven activities. These include student clubs, professional development events, hackathons, field trips, observing health days, editing the school newsletter, cultural and sports fest. These provide them a chance to explore new topics, showcase leadership skills, be culturally sensitive and gain new skills.
Choice based electives provides students the flexibility to tailor their education based on their interests and career aspirations, making the programme versatile and adaptable to changing needs. Students can opt for disciplinary minors in the areas of health technology assessment, gender & health, health promotion, environmental health, and more.
The electives that will be offered during the course of the programme include:
Occupational health, Climate change and its impact, Health technology assessment, Introduction to health policy & politics, Gender, health & public policy, One health, Chronic disease prevention &control, Health promotion practicum, Social epidemiology, Digital health, among others.
Curriculum
| FIRST YEAR [40 Credits] | ||||||
| Semester I | ||||||
| PH-CC 101 Foundations of Basic Sciences for Health –I | PH-CC 102 History of Public Health | PH-CC 103 Concept of Health, Disease & Prevention | PH-CC 104 Social Sciences and Public health | PH-OE ###
Open Elective 1 |
PH-OE ###Open Elective 1 | |
| Semester II | ||||||
| PH-CC 106 Foundations of Basic Sciences for Health –II | PH-CC 107Introduction to Research & Evidence | PH-CC 108
Language Culture and Communications |
PH-CC 109
Health Promotion &Communication |
PH-OE###
Open Elective 1 |
PH-OE ###
Open Elective 2 |
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| SECOND YEAR [40 Credits] | ||||||
| Semester III | ||||||
| PH-CC 201 Environment and Health | PH-CC 202
Population and Health |
PH-CC 203 Understanding Health Systems | PH-CC 204 Ecology, Environment and Development | PH-DME### Disciplinary Minor Elective (DME)-1 | ||
| Semester IV | ||||||
| PH-CC 206 Foundations of Epidemiology | PH-CC 207 Foundations of Biostatistics | PH-CC 208
Fundamentals of Economics |
PH-CC 209
Research Methods Quantitative |
PH-CC###
Disciplinary Minor Elective (DME)-2 |
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| THIRD YEAR [40 Credits] | ||||||
| Semester V | ||||||
| PH-CC 301
Research Methods Qualitative |
PH-CC 302
Disease Epidemiology |
PH-CC -303
Health Management: Principles and Practices |
PH-CC 304
Social Epidemiology |
PH-CC ###
Disciplinary Minor Elective (DME)-3 |
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| Semester VI | ||||||
| PH-CC 306
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights |
PH-CC 307
Health Programmes and Policy: Design and Implementation |
PH-CC 308
Public Health Nutrition |
PH-CC 309
Internships |
PH-CC ###
Disciplinary Minor Elective (DME)-4 |
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| FOURTH YEAR [40 Credits] | ||||||
| Semester VII | ||||||
| PH-CC 401
Health Data Management |
PH-CC 402
Design Thinking in Public Health |
PH-CC 403
Health Technology Assessment |
PH-CC 404
Capstone Project Proposal Presentation |
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| Semester VIII | ||||||
| PH-CC 405 Capstone Project | ||||||
Open Electives [Choice Based Electives]
| Open Electives 1 (Any Two) | Open Electives 2 (Any Two) |
| PH-OE 105.1 Photography | PH-OE 110.1 Performing Arts (Street Play/Playback Theatre) |
| PH-OE 105.2 Pottery | PH-OE 110.2 Short Film Making |
| PH-OE105.3 Community Health Promotion | PH-OE 110.3 Environment Journalism |
| PH-OE 105.4 Demystifying Biostatistics | PH-OE 110.4 Foreign Language |
Disciplinary Minor Electives
| DME 1 (Any one) |
DME 2 (Any one)
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DME 3 (Any one)
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DME 4 (Any one)
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| PH-DME 205.1 Work and Health |
PH-DME 210.1 Bioethics
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PH-DME 305.1 Life Course Epidemiology | PH-DME 310.1 Disaster Management |
| PH-DME 205.2 Case Studies in Public Health
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PH-DME 210.2 Gender, Sexuality and Health | PH-DME 305.2 Operations Research | PH-DME 310.2 One Health (Online) |
| PH-DME 310.3 Digital Health |
edX courses
Another unique initiative that provides all students enrolled for the programme, access to the edX online portal that delivers a plethora of well curated courses offered by leading universities in the world. This aids in broadening their horizons as they are exposed to a global student community and learn from the perspectives shared by a larger group of experts from the field.
Key Features
Key Features of the BPH programme
- Interdisciplinary approach to health that is embedded in the biological sciences
- Addresses the relation of health to the social and behavioural sciences
- Develop skills in epidemiology, and biostatistics, that enable analysis and interpretation of health-related data for evidence-based decision-making.
- Explore healthcare systems, policy development, and management principles to understand the broader context of public health.
- Examine the intersection of environment and public health
- Understand health issues on a global scale, including infectious diseases, health disparities, and international health policies.
- Study individual and community behaviours that influence health, along with strategies for health education and promotion.
- Gain insights into the role of communities in promoting health and preventing diseases.
- Explore ethical issues in public health
- Apply theoretical knowledge through fieldwork, gaining practical experience in real-world public health settings.
- State of the art infrastructure
- Curriculum tailored as per industry needs
Programme Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of BPH, graduates should be able to:
- Apply the core values, concepts, and functions of public health to address a major public health challenge.
- Explain the socio-economic, behavioral, biological, environmental, and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities.
- Use epidemiologic tools including biostatistics to identify and analyse determinants of health and disease and describe public health measures and problems
- Use the fundamental concepts of programme implementation including planning, assessment, and evaluation to address a public health challenge
- Apply principles of communication to effectively communicate scientific evidence through the right channels
- Advance the greater good by shining a light on problems in our health delivery system and speak up for the vulnerable and marginalized
Scope of the Programme
The world is facing a myriad of multifaceted challenges involving biological, social, economic, and environmental factors. A Bachelor of Public Health programme provides students with a holistic understanding of these complexities, enabling them to collaborate across disciplines and devise comprehensive solutions. The demand for public health professionals is escalating, both locally and globally. Health departments, non-governmental organizations, healthcare institutions, research organizations, and international agencies all require skilled individuals who can devise evidence-based strategies to promote health, prevent disease, and improve healthcare delivery.
The BPH programme therefore offers a multitude of opportunities as listed below:
- Employment Opportunities: Graduates of the programme can pursue careers as public health analysts, health educators, epidemiologists, healthcare administrators, policy analysts, and more. The demand for these roles is projected to grow, ensuring ample job prospects.
- Further Education Pathways: The Bachelor of Public Health programme also serves as a stepping stone for further education. Graduates can pursue master’s or doctoral degrees in public health, healthcare management, health policy, epidemiology, and related fields, enabling them to specialize further and take on leadership roles.
- Contribution to Community and Global Health: BPH graduates can play a pivotal role in improving community and global health outcomes. By addressing health disparities, designing effective interventions, and advocating for evidence-based policies, they will contribute to healthier societies and a better quality of life.
Placement Opportunities & Roles
Placement opportunities and job roles for individuals with a Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) can span a variety of sectors, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of public health. The specific job roles available to you will depend on your interests, skills, and any additional specialization or concentrations you pursue during your degree.
Here are some potential placement opportunities and job roles for individuals with BPH:
| ·Health Promotion Specialist
·Social and Community Service Managers ·Health Services Managers ·Research Assistant ·Health Policy Analyst ·Environmental Health Specialist ·Health Communications Specialist ·Healthcare Quality Control Systems Manager
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·Health Data Analyst
·Emergency Preparedness Coordinator ·Medical Records & Health Information Specialists ·Epidemiologist ·Public Health Nutritionist ·Clinical Research Coordinators ·Public Relations & Fundraising Managers ·Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
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Eligibility Criteria
- Prospective candidates are required to have successfully completed the 10+2 or an equivalent examination in any stream from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 50%.
- Those who fall under the category of Foreign Nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRI), or Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), should have undertaken an equivalent grade examination outside India
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