Bachelor in Public Health (BPH)
Overview
- Public health is the field of science which deals with taking the suitable measures in improving the health conditions of society by educating them regarding the various infectious diseases and helping them to understand the preventive measures.
- Public health professionals educate the people regarding the vaccinations against various infectious diseases.
- This undergraduate course trains the student in essential skills needed to plan, initiate and manage health care programmes.
- It is a three years course inclusive of research projects
Eligibility
- Candidates for admission to BPH course should have completed higher secondary level or Pre University College (10 +2) in any stream.
Lateral Entry: Candidates who have completed 3 years Diploma in any health sciences, or Diploma in Public Health/Community medicine can join 3rd semester directly provided they have undergone training in minimum of three subjects mentioned in semester 1 & 2 of BPH curriculum of RGUHS or any equivalent topics related to public health.
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Marks:
The minimum 40% marks obtained.
Internship
- One year (365 days) of Clinical Postings
Higher Studies
- Master in Public Health
Job Opportunities
- District Epidemiologists
- Dietitian and Nutritionist
- Managers and Zonal Managers
- Program Managers
- Advocacy officers and Program officers
- State consultants
- Faculties at Public Health Colleges
- District Public Health Officers
- Directors
- Chief Medical Officers
- Research Officer
- Occupational health and Safety specialist
- Health Educators and Community health workers
Training conducted
- Field visit
- Event management skills
- Group discussion
- Presentation
- Minor/major projects
Job Opportunities
- District Epidemiologists
- Dietitian and Nutritionist
- Managers and Zonal Managers
- Program Managers
- Advocacy officers and Program officers
- State consultants
- Faculties at Public Health Colleges
- District Public Health Officers
- Directors
- Chief Medical Officers
- Research Officer
- Occupational health and Safety specialist
- Health Educators and Community health workers
Training conducted
- Field visit
- Event management skills
- Group discussion
- Presentation
- Minor/major projects