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| Course
Title |
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Master of Public Health |
| Institution |
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Dhaka: James P. Grant School of Public Health |
| Country |
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Bangladesh |
| Type |
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Master |
| Topics |
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Management: Health System Management
Management: Health Economics and Financing
Health Research and Methods: Statistics
Health Research and Methods: Epidemiology |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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| Location |
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Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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Objectives/
Content |
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Block I lasts
6 months and consists of core courses necessary to develop
fundamental competencies in public health, embracing the
disciplines of medical anthropology, epidemiology and bio-statistics,
qualitative and quantitative research methods, health system
management, health economics and health care financing and
environment and health. The entire period will take place
in the residential setting of BRAC training center in Savar,
approximately one-hour drive from the capital city Dhaka.
Block II lasts 3 and half months and deals
with public health practice during which several short courses
are offered, covering specific areas of public health practice:
epidemiology and control of infectious diseases, public
health nutrition, aging and health, reproductive health,
and health communication.
Block III lasts
2 and half months and consists of an independent study in
a chosen public health programme or problem that students
will carry out. The primary objective of this portion of
the program is to enable students demonstrate ability to
synthesize and integrate knowledge gained in course work
and other learning experiences through a culminating field
work studying a public health problem or activity. Students
are expected to identify a topic they wish to study early
on during the year and certainly by the end of the first
semester. The outcome will be a dissertation to be submitted
in partial fulfillment for the MPH degree. Detail guidelines
for the independent study will be provided later on. Health
and Development Seminars will take place through out the
academic year and exploit the rich resources of experts
with experience from home & abroad to speak on different
issues related to public health. All students have to
be present to share and enrich their knowledge. |
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| Next
Beginning |
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January 2009 |
| Appl.
Deadline |
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International students: June
15th 2008
National students: September 15th 2008 |
| Duration |
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1 year |
No.
of
Participants |
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30 |
Participants'
Profile |
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1. Graduates and post-graduate
degree holders in medical and health related studies who
want to deepen their understanding of public health;
2. Social science and other graduates who have work experience
in the health field and want to specialize in public health;
3. Professionals who are working in NGOs, development organisations
or in the private sector with a public health focus;
4. Academics and researchers who want to refine their knowledge
and research skills in public health issues. |
| Requirements |
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- A Bachelor?s/ Master?s degree (at least 16 years
of education) in Medicine, Nursing, or any physical,
biological or social sciences. Excellent academic records
with no third division or with GPA of less than 3.0
(out of 4).
- Excellent proficiency in English. A minimum TOEFL
score of 250 on computer-based test or IELTS of 6.5
is preferred.
- Computer literacy; skill in using any statistical
software will be an advantage.
- Must attend an interview.
Women and candidates with field-level working experiences
in health will be given preference. |
| Teaching
staff |
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Click
here |
| Coordinator |
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Shahaduz Zaman MBBS, MPH, Ph.D
Associate Professor and Coordinator, MPH Programme
Email: zaman.s@bracuniversity.net |
| Methods |
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The structure of the teaching
programme will be problem-oriented employing a problem case
study approach whenever possible, with a minimum of didactic
teaching. Basic knowledge of a subject will require guided
reading and extensive exposure to relevant literature will
be provided. The course work will build on significant health
problems faced in Bangladesh and similar countries. The
problems will draw students into problem solving thinking
and dialogue with peers. Numerous opportunities for presentation
of problem analysis will assure that students are familiar
and comfortable with various communication techniques. |
| Course
fee |
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Total cost of the MPH program
is US $ 18,000. The Tuition fee is US $12,000 and the living
costs is $6,000 which cover accommodation, food , local
transportation ,stationeries etc for the entire year . |
| Scholarship |
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On selection Bangladeshi students
will be given a waiver of 90% of the total cost of the MPH
Program. They will have to Pay only 10% which is about Tk
120,000 ( Bank Loan may be arranged for National students
).
Candidates are strongly encouraged to seek funding from
donor agencies. |
For
further
information |
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Tel. +880 (0)2 88 24 051
Fax: +880 (0)2 88 23 542
email: bsph@bracuniversity.ac.bd
Internet: http://www.bracuniversity.net/I&S/sph/index.htm |
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| Last
update |
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19/02/2008 mas |
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