If you are a Science (+2 Biology) graduate or hold a PCL in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related health field, and wish to work in health improvement at the community level, the Bachelor in Public Health (BPH) at Edenburgh International College, Janpath Tole, Biratnagar-16, Morang, offers a structured academic route.
This program is affiliated to Purbanchal University and follows recognized national standards for public health education in Nepal.
The BPH program trains students to apply public health principles to improve community health. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical exposure in areas such as epidemiology, environmental health, and health promotion. Over four years (eight semesters), learners complete a structured sequence of subjects and fieldwork that prepare them for work in hospitals, government health departments, NGOs, INGOs, and research settings.
Affiliation: Purbanchal University
Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
Entry Qualification: +2 Science (Biology) or PCL in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related health disciplines
Focus Areas: Public health principles, epidemiology, environmental and occupational health, health behaviors
Language Requirement: Proficiency in written and spoken English
Here’s what you will study over the course of four years:
Core Public Health: Introduction to Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Education, Health Promotion
Biomedical Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pathology
Environmental and Occupational Health: Environmental Health, Sanitation, Water Quality, Workplace Safety
Community and Behavioral Health: Community Diagnosis, Health Behavior, Health Communication
Health Systems and Policy: Health Planning, Health Policy, Management of Health Services
Research and Field Work: Public Health Research Methods, Field Epidemiology, Internship/Community Practicum
Electives/Supportive Subjects: Nutrition, Reproductive Health, Demography
Each semester balances classroom teaching with lab-based and community-based practical sessions.
The program aims to produce graduates capable of assessing community health needs, planning interventions, and evaluating health outcomes. Students learn to respond to disease outbreaks, promote preventive health measures, and work in multidisciplinary teams for sustainable health improvements.
Public health professionals are essential in disease prevention, health education, and policy planning. Graduates can serve in government health offices, district hospitals, NGOs, INGOs, academic institutions, and research projects. Many also pursue MPH (Master of Public Health) or other postgraduate specializations.
By graduation, students will be able to:
Analyze public health data and trends
Plan and implement community health programs
Apply environmental and occupational health practices
Conduct health research using ethical methods
Communicate health information effectively to diverse audiences
Work collaboratively in health teams and community settings
Analytical Skills: Data interpretation, epidemiological analysis
Communication Skills: Health education sessions, report writing, presentations
Technical Skills: Field survey techniques, laboratory testing, environmental assessments
Leadership Skills: Community mobilization, health team coordination
Research Skills: Designing studies, collecting and analyzing health data
The teaching process combines lectures, group discussions, lab work, case studies, and field visits. Students complete a community diagnosis project and an internship under supervision. Assessment includes assignments, presentations, written exams, practical tests, and fieldwork evaluation.
Academic Qualification:
+2 Science (Biology) with pass marks as specified by Purbanchal University, or
PCL in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field from a recognized institution
Language: Functional proficiency in English for academic reading and writing
Application: Submission of form and documents within the admission notice period
Selection is based on university and college criteria, which may include entrance assessments or interviews.
Public Health Officer in government or private institutions
Health Educator or Community Health Coordinator
Research Assistant in health projects
Program Officer in NGOs/INGOs
Environmental and Occupational Health Inspector
Further study leading to MPH or related master’s degrees
EIC provides scholarships according to merit, need, or specific categories in line with college policy and Purbanchal University regulations. Details, application requirements, and deadlines are published in official notices.
Students who wish to contribute to improving health outcomes at both local and national levels will find the BPH program relevant. It offers a balanced mix of theory, field practice, and research, aligned with Nepal’s public health priorities and global health standards.
The Bachelor in Public Health at Edenburgh International College, Biratnagar, builds capable graduates ready to serve in diverse health sectors. Through a four-year, semester-based structure under Purbanchal University, the program ensures a solid academic foundation and practical readiness for public health work.
Contact Edenburgh International College's administrative office for detailed information on the Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) course, including fees, scholarships, facilities, counseling, eligibility criteria, etc.
