Master of Digital Public Health (MDPH)
Master of Digital Public Health coursework programme has two components: Public Health and Digital Science. Digital Science modules cover machine learning, predictive analytics and big data handling in Public Health field and Public Health modules cover Epidemiology, and Biostatistics. The core Digital Science modules is delivered in collaboration with University of Michigan – their online learning content. Completing this component, candidates will receive certificate of completion from the University of Michigan.
List of modules
| No. | Module Code | Module Name | Modular Credits (MCs) |
| 1 | HH-5101 | Statistical methods in Public Health | 4 |
| 2 | HH-5102 | Principles of Epidemiology | 4 |
| 3 | HH-5103 | Behavioural Health Sciences | 4 |
| 4 | ZH-5101 | Computation Foundation for Health Data | 4 |
| 5 | ZH-5102 | Machine learning for Healthcare Data | 4 |
| 6 | ZH-5103 | Predictive Analytics for Healthcare Data | 4 |
| 7 | HH-5301 | Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology & Control | 4 |
| 8 | HH-5302 | Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Control | 4 |
| 9 | HH-5304 | Community Health and Primary Health Care | 4 |
| 10 | HH-5305 | Advanced statistical modelling in Public Health | 4 |
| 11 | HH-5306 | Statistical methods for Surveys | 4 |
| 12 | HH-5307 | Health Promotion | 4 |
| 13 | HH-5308 | Health Programme Planning and Evaluation | 4 |
| 14 | ZH-5301 | Mobile Application Design and Development for Public Health | 4 |
| 15 | ZH-5302 | Cybersecurity Management for Public Health | 4 |
| 16 | ZH-5303 | Digital Transformation for Public Health | 4 |
| 17 | HH-5108 | Capstone Innovation Project | 12 |
Programme Structure
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of an upper-second class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline and preferably with 2 years of relevant work experience after graduation for the First Degree.
- The relevant discipline can be either a STEM-related discipline (e.g. computer science, engineering) or a health-related disciplines (medicine, dental, nursing, pharmacology, nutrition, psychology, neuroscience and other allied health sciences or other relevant disciplines).
- Must meet the language requirements stipulated by the University.
- Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo an interview on a case-by-case basis.
Fees
BND $ 700 per module (4 MCs)*
Additional fees of US$ 79 (subject to change) for three core digital science modules if you wish to have a certificate of completion from University of Michigan.
Programme Duration
- Full Time: 18-24 months
- Part Time: 36-48 months
- Lifelong learning- 12 years maximum
Graduation Requirements
To qualify for the award of the degree, a student must obtain 48 MCs, comprising of:
- 24 MCs from Core Module
- 12 MCs from Option Module
- 12 MCs from Capstone Innovation Project
Lifelong learning students can be awarded Micro-Master Digital Public Health upon completion of 32 MCs (24 MCs Core plus 8 MCs of Option).
How to apply
To apply or enquire more information on Digital Public Health Programmes at UBD, please contact Dr Hanif Abdul Rahman (hanif.rahman@ubd.edu.bn)