Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)

BPH – Edenburgh International College, Biratnagar (Purbanchal University)

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.

Overview

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.

Highlights

• 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

Curriculum Details

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.

Objectives

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.

Scope

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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Skill Development Modules

• 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

Teaching Methodology

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.

Admission Requirements

• 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.

Career Opportunities

• 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

Scholarships and Financial Aid

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.

Why Choose This Course?

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.

Conclusion

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.