Independent University, Bangladesh
Public Health
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How can I apply for this course?
You can apply online by clicking on this link: https://admission.iub.edu.bd/#/ -
Is there any application fee?
Yes, there is an application fee of BDT 1,000. -
When do I have to pay my application fee?
The application fee needs to be paid when submitting the application form online. -
When can I apply?
We accept applications three times every year in January (Spring semester); May (Summer semester), and September (Autumn semester).
Click on the link below to know the deadline for the nearest admission window:
http://www.sph.iub.edu.bd/notice3.php -
What is the total cost of doing MPH at IUB?
The total tuition fee depends on whether you can avail waivers. There are various financial aid and tuition fee waiver options such as merit-based, need-based, corporate. etc.
For details, visit: http://sph.iub.edu.bd/mph_admission.php
Mobile: +88-01704450257, +8801581040504
Email: sphmanager@iub.edu.bd -
What are the payment options?
You can pay in cash or through mobile or online banking
For details, visit: https://admission.iub.edu.bd/#/payment-instruction -
What documents are required to apply to the MPH program?
Visit: http://www.sph.iub.edu.bd/application_mph.pdf -
Where do I send the supporting documents?
You can submit all documents to the DPH office in person or submit online in the following link: http://www.sph.iub.edu.bd/application_mph.pdf
DPH office address:
Department of Public Health
Independent University, Bangladesh
Plot 16, Block B, Aftabuddin Ahmed Road, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka-1212 -
How long does it normally take to complete the MPH Program?
Usually 5 semesters or 20 months -
What are the major courses?
• Epidemiology
• Hospital & Health Management
• Mental Health
• Health Communications
• Reproductive Health
• Climate Change & Health
• Population and Family Planning
• Public Health Dentistry -
Does the MPH program have a thesis/dissertation?
Yes, there is a 6-credit thesis. -
Does IUB have any collaboration with other universities/ institutions?
Some of the universities that we have collaborations with are as follows:
• Harvard University in Cambridge Massachusetts, USA
• McMaster University in Canada
• Brown University in Providence Rhode Island, USA
• University of Colorado at Boulder, USA
• Hemline University in ST.Paul, Minnesota, USA
• Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, USA
• Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) in Minnesota, USA
• Middlesex University in the UK
• University of South Australia (UniSA), Australia
• Griffith College, Dublin (GCD), Ireland
• Pokhana University, Nepal
• Can Tho University, Vietnam
• American Association of University Administrators, USA
• Association of University of Asia and Pacific, Thailand
• International Association of University, France
• International Association of University Presidents, UK
• Council of American Overseas Research Centers, USA -
What are the special features of IUB MPH?
• Free access to several skill development trainings on important public health topics.
• Practice-based learning
• Public health job and higher studies-oriented networking and guidance
• Research and publication opportunities -
What eligibility criteria for the MPH program?
• Doctors with MBBS and BDS degrees, with or without work experience
• Graduate in Social Science, Anthropology, Pharmacy, Life Science, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, BBA, BA, BBS and Graduate from other relevant disciplines with experience of working in public health.
• The minimum CGPA requirement for admission is 2.5. -
Is there any admission test?
Considering the diversity of the prospective students, there is no admission test.
Shortlisted candidates are called for a viva. -
Is it necessary to be a medical or science background student?
No, it is not. -
What are the class timings?
7:30am to 8:30 pm on Fridays -
How long are the classes?
Every class is 3 hours long but are divided into two sessions with a break in between -
Where do MPH students work after completing studies at IUB?
National and international organizations such as DGHS, IEDCR, WHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, Save the children, ICDDRB, Action AID, Water Aid, BRAC, CIPRB, Red cross, and so on. -
For more information:
Department of Public Health
Independent University, Bangladesh
Plot 16, Block B, Aftabuddin Ahmed Road, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka-1212
Phone: 09612-939393 Ext-2511,
Mobile: +88-01704450257, +8801581040504
Email: sphmanager@iub.edu.bd
Webpage: www.iub.edu.bd
