Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) – Online Program Curriculum

Program Duration: 3 Years (9 Semesters)
Mode of Delivery: Fully Online

Year 1: Foundation in Health and Sciences

Semester 1

1. Introduction to Public Health

   • Definition and scope of public health

   • History and evolution of public health

   • Core functions and principles

   • Determinants of health and disease

2. Human Anatomy and Physiology

   • Structure and function of human body systems

   • Basic physiology of major organs

   • Health and disease in relation to anatomy

3. Basics of Biology and Microbiology

   • Cell biology and genetics

   • Microorganisms and their roles

   • Immunity and infectious disease basics

4. Communication and Academic Writing Skills

   • Effective communication in health settings

   • Research writing techniques

   • Referencing styles (APA, MLA)

5. Computer Applications in Health

   • Microsoft Office tools

   • Internet and data research

   • Health information systems basics

6. Introduction to Sociology

   • Concepts of society and culture

   • Social institutions and behavior

   • Role of sociology in public health

Semester 2

1. Epidemiology I (Basic Principles)

   • Definitions and uses of epidemiology

   • Measures of disease frequency

   • Types of epidemiological studies

2. Environmental Health I

   • Environmental factors affecting health

   • Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)

   • Waste management

3. Health Psychology and Behavior Change

   • Psychological theories of behavior

   • Health belief model

   • Strategies for behavior change

4. Introduction to Biostatistics

   • Descriptive statistics

   • Data types and collection

   • Basic data analysis using software (e.g., Excel/SPSS)

5. Health Education and Promotion

   • Theories and models of health promotion

   • Methods of health education

   • Planning health promotion programs

6. English for Health Professionals

   • Health vocabulary

   • Reading and writing skills in health contexts

   • Oral communication

Semester 3

1. Epidemiology II (Applied Epidemiology)

   • Surveillance systems

   • Outbreak investigations

   • Epidemiologic data interpretation

2. Biostatistics II (Data Analysis in Public Health)

   • Inferential statistics

   • Hypothesis testing

   • Regression analysis

3. Introduction to Health Systems and Policy

   • Health system components

   • Health policy process

   • Health financing and governance

4. Occupational Health and Safety

   • Workplace hazards

   • Risk assessment

   • Occupational diseases and prevention

5. Community Diagnosis and Health Needs Assessment

   • Community health profiling

   • Needs assessment tools

   • Participatory approaches

6. Research Methods in Public Health I

   • Research designs

   • Literature review

   • Research proposal writing

Year 2: Applied Public Health Practice

Semester 1

1. Nutrition and Public Health

   • Basic nutrition concepts

   • Nutritional assessment

   • Malnutrition and public health interventions

2. Maternal and Child Health

   • Antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care

   • Child growth and development

   • Immunization programs

3. Communicable Disease Control

   • Disease transmission and control strategies

   • Vaccination and surveillance

   • HIV, TB, malaria

4. Non-Communicable Diseases and Health Promotion

   • Risk factors and prevention

   • Screening and management strategies

   • Lifestyle interventions

5. Health Informatics and eHealth

   • Electronic health records

   • Mobile health applications

   • Data security and privacy

6. Research Methods in Public Health II

   • Data collection tools

   • Sampling methods

   • Research ethics

Semester 2

1. Global Health and Development

   • Global disease burden

   • SDGs and health

   • International health agencies

2. Primary Health Care Systems

   • PHC principles and models

   • Community-based approaches

   • Integration of services

3. Monitoring and Evaluation in Public Health

   • Indicators and frameworks

   • Data collection and reporting

   • Impact evaluation

4. Ethics and Human Rights in Health

   • Ethical principles in health

   • Rights-based approach

   • Ethical dilemmas in public health

5. Program Planning and Management

   • Strategic planning

   • Budgeting and resource mobilization

   • Program implementation

6. Public Health Law and Governance

   • Health laws and regulations

   • Public health authority and policy

   • Legal issues in disease control

Semester 3

1. Disaster Risk Management and Emergency Response

   • Types of disasters

   • Preparedness and response planning

   • Humanitarian aid and coordination

2. Leadership and Management in Health

   • Leadership styles

   • Health workforce management

   • Decision-making in crises

3. Reproductive Health

   • Family planning

   • Sexual health education

   • Gender-based violence prevention

4. Public Health Economics and Financing

   • Economic evaluation

   • Cost-effectiveness analysis

   • Health insurance systems

5. Advocacy and Policy Development in Health

   • Stakeholder engagement

   • Advocacy strategies

   • Policy briefs and communication

6. Community-Based Health Project I

   • Project design and baseline survey

   • Community mobilization

   • Initial data collection

Year 3: Specialization and Project Work

Semester 1

1. Health Research Project/Proposal Writing

   • Identifying research gaps

   • Objectives and hypotheses

   • Ethics submission

2. Community-Based Health Project II (Implementation)

   • Data collection and analysis

   • Midline evaluation

   • Community engagement

3. Special Topics in Public Health

   • Emerging diseases

   • Climate change and health

   • One Health approach

Semester 2

4. Elective I (Choose one)

   • Advanced Health Promotion

   • Advanced Health Statistics

   • Adolescent and School Health

5. Elective II (Choose one)

   • Health & Gender

   • Public Health Entrepreneurship

   • Health Communication Strategies

Semester 3

1. Field Placement / Practicum / Internship

   • Assigned health facility or NGO

   • Supervised fieldwork

   • Experience documentation

2. Final Year Research Project / Thesis Defense

   • Data analysis and interpretation

   • Report writing

   • Oral defense

3. Professional Development & Job Readiness in Health

   • CV writing

   • Interview preparation

   • Continuing professional development

4. Capstone Seminar: Public Health Innovations and Future Trends

   • Innovative health interventions

   • Digital public health

   • Future skills for public health professionals