Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)

Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) at Shree College of Technology, Chitwan

The Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) at Shree College of Technology, Chitwan, formerly Shree Medical and Technical College, is a four-year bachelor’s degree affiliated with Purbanchal University. The revised university curriculum is organized into eight semesters and combines public health theory with laboratory, classroom, field-based, residential field, project, and research activities.

The program covers population health, epidemiology, family and reproductive health, nutrition, environmental and occupational health, health education, health-service management, statistics, research, health economics, and public health project work.

Quick Highlights

Program focus

BPH prepares students for public health work that involves identifying health problems, planning and conducting health programs, health education, training, research, and management.

The curriculum moves from basic health sciences and introductory public health into epidemiology, community interventions, program management, research, statistics, policy, health financing, and field-based public health practice.

Eligibility

Eligibility: Applicants may qualify through the following academic routes:

• 10+2 Science or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing at least 50% aggregate marks or GPA 2.4.

• Health Science Proficiency Certificate/Diploma in General Medicine, Medical Laboratory Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Nursing, Radiography, or Physiotherapy with at least 50% aggregate marks. Applicants through this route must also hold registration with the relevant professional council according to their previous program.

• An equivalent percentage under a certificate-level qualification such as A-Level with a different grading system.

Eligibility and admission are applied under the prevailing requirements for the relevant admission cycle.

MECEE-BL admission

Admission to BPH follows MECEE-BL under the Medical Education Commission (MEC), Nepal.

The entrance format includes:

• 200 single-best-response multiple-choice questions

• 200 full marks

• Four options for each question

• 3-hour examination duration

• Recall, understanding, and application ratio of 30:50:20

The admission process follows the prevailing MEC rules, guidelines, code of conduct, merit and matching procedures, scholarship provisions, seat-allocation system, fee structure, and admission calendar.

Seats, fees, scholarships, and examination arrangements may change between admission cycles according to MEC decisions.

BPH curriculum

First Year

The first two semesters establish the scientific and public health foundation of the program.

Major areas include:

• Introduction to Public Health

• Anatomy, Physiology and Patho-physiology

• Public Health Microbiology

• Public Health Biochemistry

• Applied Professional English

• Public Health Entomology and Rodentology

• Public Health Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology

• First Aid and Safety

• Basic Foods and Nutrition

• Ecosystem and Environmental Health

• Epidemiology of Risk Factor and Communicable Diseases

Laboratory and field-based practice accompany several subjects.

Second Year

The third and fourth semesters move further into community and population health.

Students study areas such as:

• Public Health Core Actions

• Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases

• Family Health

• Applied Public Health Nutrition

• Environmental and Occupational Health

• Demography, Population Studies and Family Planning

• Reproductive Health and Gender

• Epidemiology of Non-communicable Diseases and Mental Health

• Public Health Epidemiology Methods

• Sociology, Anthropology and Social Psychology in Public Health

• Rural, Urban and International Health

Concurrent field-based practice and term-paper work are included within this stage of the curriculum.

Third Year

The fifth and sixth semesters strengthen public health planning, management, education, statistics, and community intervention.

Study areas include:

• Public Health Statistics and Computer Application-I

• Community Organization, Participation and Action

• Public Health Infrastructure Engineering and Disaster Management

• Fundamentals of Health Education

• Health-Promoting School Program

• Fundamentals of Public Health Service Management

• Applied Health Education and Promotion

• Public Health and Medical Services in Nepal

• Public Health Policy, Plan and Program in Nepal

• Community Health Diagnosis and Intervention

Community Health Diagnosis and Intervention includes residential field-based practice.

Fourth Year

The final two semesters emphasize research, monitoring, management, economics, training, and project work.

The curriculum covers:

• Public Health Statistics and Computer Application-II

• Public Health Research

• Health Program Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Health Economics and Financing

• Health Management Information System and Logistic Management

• Comprehensive Public Health Management Field Practicum

• Education and Training of Human Resource

• Public Health Profession and Entrepreneurship

• Public Health Project Management

• Public Health Research Practicum

Students also complete proposal-writing, training, residential field-practice, and research components.

Field and practical learning

Fieldwork is built into the BPH curriculum from the early semesters. Practical formats include laboratory-based practice, field-based practice, concurrent field-based practice, classroom-based practice, residential field-based practice, proposal writing, training-program conduction, and research practicum.

This structure connects classroom subjects with community health diagnosis, health education, environmental health, program management, research, and other public health activities.

Career and further study

BPH graduates may explore work in:

• Government public health services

• Health organizations

• Health centers

• Private health sector organizations

• Research

• Universities and education

• NGOs and INGOs

• Local development sectors

Career opportunities depend on professional registration, recruitment requirements, experience, further qualifications, and the needs of individual organizations.

BPH is also an academic entry qualification for Purbanchal University MPH study, including Public Health Service Management and other specified public health specialization pathways.

Professional licensing

After completing the degree, graduates entering regulated professional practice must fulfill the licensing requirements of the Nepal Health Professional Council (NHPC).

The applicable professional licensing examination and registration process must be completed under the prevailing council requirements before professional practice.

Seats, fees, and scholarships

BPH seats are determined for each admission cycle under the MEC system and may vary from one academic year to another.

The applicable fee structure, scholarship provisions, seat distribution, admission procedure, and entrance-related guidelines follow the prevailing MEC decisions and official admission calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the BPH program at Shree College of Technology?

The Bachelor of Public Health is a four-year program divided into eight semesters.

Which university is BPH affiliated with?

The program is affiliated with Purbanchal University.

Which entrance examination is required for BPH admission?

Applicants follow the MECEE-BL entrance and admission process under the Medical Education Commission.

What does the BPH curriculum cover?

The curriculum includes epidemiology, family and reproductive health, nutrition, environmental and occupational health, health education, statistics, public health management, policy, health economics, research, and community-based practice.

Does BPH include fieldwork?

Yes. The curriculum contains laboratory, field-based, concurrent field-based, residential field, community intervention, training, proposal-writing, and research activities.

Are BPH seats fixed every year?

No. Seats are determined under the MEC admission system for the relevant academic cycle and may change from year to year.

What can students study after BPH?

BPH is an academic entry qualification for specified Purbanchal University Master of Public Health pathways.

Is professional licensing required after BPH?

Graduates entering regulated professional practice must complete the applicable Nepal Health Professional Council licensing and registration requirements.