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MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE (MPH IN NCD)

The students will have the ability to

  • conceptualize about noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and their significance
  • understand the epidemiological determinants (risk factors/ predisposing factors) of NCDs
  • develop skill in conducting screening and surveillance activities on NCDs
  • illustrate the measures of prevention and control of NCDs
  • demonstrate how research findings can contribute to improved health practice and/or relevant policy and thereby, reduce the overall burden of NCDs

The postgraduate program in NCD started its journey in the year 2007 with a vision to develop skilled manpower in the field of chronic diseases. Initially the 2-year Master Program was started under the Department of Community Medicine with Bangladesh Institute of Health Sciences (BIHS) under the University of Dhaka. Later the program was operated under BSMMU and from 2013 under the University BUHS. Currently the Master Program (MPH in NCD) is ongoing under the Department of NCD since 2015. This is the first MPH Program in South-East Asian Region solely on NCD. This program includes the basic concept on major NCDs and their risk factors along with the disease burden, risk assessment, screening of NCDs, health system management and global health in perspective of NCDs. Also includes the gender, environmental and nutritional issues related to NCDs and NCDs in high risk group. Prevention strategies of chronic diseases at low resource settings are taught in this program.

80 credit, 2-year program

Spring & Fall of each year

  • MBBS/BDS or equivalent degree from any medical colleges recognized by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) plus one-year internship training
  • Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, Occupational or Speech Therapy plus one-year internship training
  • Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) 4 years degree
  • Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS) plus one-year internship training
  • Bachelor (4 years degree) in Biological Sciences including Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Pharmacology
  • Foreign students with equivalent qualifications are eligible

The MPH graduate from NCD Department will have the opportunity to build their career in any national and international organizations as project officer/ project manager/ research fellow/research investigator. They can also join as a teaching faculty in any educational institution.