Master of Public Health (MPH)
The Master of Public Health (MPH) programme offers relevant, high-value instruction, research and service aimed at enhancing the health of human populations. Its principal focus is on helping public health professionals acquire up-to-date generalist and specialist knowledge, skills and attitude required to effectively and efficiently address present and emerging local, regional and global public health challenges. The MPH programme consists of 3 main concentrations, which are (1) biostatistics and epidemiology, (2) community health nursing, and (3) health promotion.
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 | HH-5104 | Health Services Policy and Management | 4 |
| 5 | HH-5105 | Environmental and Occupational Health | 4 |
| 6 | HH-5301 | Non-communicable Disease Epidemiology & Control | 4 |
| 7 | HH-5302 | Communicable Disease Epidemiology & Control | 4 |
| 8 | HH-5305 | Advanced Statistical Modelling in Public Health | 4 |
| 9 | HH-5306 | Statistical Methods for Surveys | 4 |
| 10 | HH-5307 | Health Promotion | 4 |
| 11 | HX-5301 | Systematic Review and Meta-analysis in Health Sciences | 4 |
| 12 | HH-5106 | Practicum | 8 |
| 13 | HH-5107 | Research Exercise | 12 |
Entry Requirements
The relevant discipline can be either a STEM-related discipline (e.g. computer science, engineering) or a health-related discipline (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.
Graduation Requirements
- 20 MCs from Core Module
- 12 MCs from Option Module
- 8 MCs from Practicum module
- 12 MCs from Research Exercise module
Fees
BND 700 per module (4 MCs)
Programme Duration
• Full Time: 18-24 months
• Part Time: 36-48 months
• Lifelong learning – 10 years maximum
How to apply
Modules are offered every January and August Intake. To apply or enquire more information on Master of Public Health (MPH), please contact Dr Liling Chaw at liling.chaw@ubd.edu.bn