Bachelor in Public Health (BPH)

Bachelor in Public Health (BPH) at People’s Dental College & Hospital

BPH at People’s Dental College & Hospital runs under Tribhuvan University and prepares you for population-level health roles in Nepal. The degree spans four academic years and is listed among PDCH offerings in recent cycles. Admission uses MEC’s MECEE-BL route for bachelor-level health programs. 

Highlights

• Affiliation: Tribhuvan University (TU)

• Duration: 4 years

• Intake: PDCH lists 20 BPH seats (subject to annual MEC approval)

• Entrance: MECEE-BL; category-wise matching as per MEC policy 

Curriculum Details

Core areas reflect TU’s public-health framework: epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, health economics, health policy and management, behavioral science, primary health care, research methods, and community field practice. The Central Department of Public Health (TU) outlines objectives and field components that guide affiliated colleges.

Objectives

• Prepare graduates for district and municipal health services, NGOs/INGOs, and program management.

• Build capability in surveillance, data analysis, program planning, and evaluation.

• Support evidence-based decision-making for local health priorities in Nepal.

Scope

Graduates contribute to immunization, maternal and child health, NCD and infectious-disease control, school health, WASH programs, and emergency response. Many pursue MPH or specialized master’s tracks after field experience.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze public-health data using epidemiology and biostatistics.

• Plan, budget, and monitor district-level health projects.

• Conduct community diagnosis, health education, and report writing that meets government formats. 

Skill Development Modules

• Field postings: community diagnosis, school health sessions, VDC/municipality health desk collaboration.

• Research: proposal writing, field survey, data management, and report defense.

• Program tools: log-frame, HMIS indicators, basic costings, and supervision checklists referenced in TU materials. 

Teaching Methodology

Lectures, problem-based tutorials, field practicums, and research projects. Assessment includes internal evaluations, practicals, and final exams per TU’s scheme.

Admission Requirements

• Eligibility: 10+2 Science with Biology and minimum 50% aggregate or CGPA 2.4; alternate recognized pathways apply as per MEC notices.

• Entrance: MECEE-BL; merit and category placement conducted centrally.

Career Opportunities

Typical roles include public-health officer, program coordinator, monitoring and evaluation assistant, surveillance associate, and school/community health educator across government and NGO sectors.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarship and seat categories follow MEC policy; numbers can vary by intake. Always confirm the current cycle’s breakdown and deadlines. 

Why Choose This Course?

You gain a TU-oriented public-health education rooted in Nepal’s service context, with structured field exposure and an established pathway to MPH.

Conclusion

BPH at PDCH suits students who want a four-year track focused on community health impact and public-sector readiness through the TU–MEC system.