To be eligible for admission to the BPH program, prospective students should meet all the eligibility requirements enforced by the Medical Education Commission. The applicants must have completed the Intermediate in Science (I.Sc.) or Higher Secondary Level (10+2) in the science stream with a focus on biology, achieving a minimum aggregate of 50% or a GPA of 2.4. Those who have passed A-levels must have a 50% aggregate with subjects including physics, chemistry, and biology, or have a 2.4 GPA, and must hold the equivalent certificate. Or, they may hold a Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) in Science or a Certificate in Health Sciences, including qualifications like PCL in General Medicine, PCL Lab Technology, PCL in Dental Hygiene, PCL in Ophthalmology, Certificate in dental science, PCL in Nursing, radiography, Ayurveda, Physiotherapy or equivalent with 50% in aggregate and having registered in respective council. In addition to meeting the academic prerequisites, all applicants are required to participate in an entrance examination as part of the admission process.

An announcement inviting applications for admission is made publicly. To obtain the application forms and information brochures, individuals can request them from the relevant school/college and pay the designated fee. Eligible candidates are notified by the school, college, or university about the entrance test, including the date and time. Admission is strictly based on merit, primarily determined by candidates' performance in the entrance examination. Candidates provisionally admitted, contingent on submitting their qualifying certificates, must submit an application confirming their commitment to provide these certificates within one month of admission. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of their admission. All 6 students must submit all their certificates and credentials from SLC to the Intermediate level, including their citizenship.

• Government Sector: Work as a Public Health Officer, Epidemiologist, Health Educator, or Program Manager at national and local levels.
• NGOs & INGOs: Join non-governmental organizations to work on projects like maternal health, sanitation, nutrition, and disease prevention.
• Research and Data Analysis: Pursue roles as a Research Analyst, Epidemiologist, or Data Analyst, investigating health trends and evaluating programs.
• Consultancy: Offer expert research and advisory services to various health organizations and agencies.
• Project Management: Manage health projects, handle grant writing, and oversee program implementation.
• Academia: Engage in teaching and research at universities and academic institutions, training future public health professionals.
• Public Health Entrepreneurship: Develop innovative solutions, such as health-focused mobile apps, preventive healthcare companies, or services tailored to marginalized communities.
• Health Communication: Specialize in health communication research and the development of public health campaigns.

The program spans four academic years, comprising eight semesters, with a primary focus on general public health courses. Concurrently, students will engage in residential fieldwork throughout their academic journey. To graduate, a student must fulfill a total of 145 credit hours through coursework, fieldwork, seminars, and dissertation work. The program's language of instruction and examination is English.

Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) - Curriculum Structure