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Objectives
- To build foundational understanding of public health systems, policies, and practices
- To prepare professionals who can analyze, evaluate, and implement public health programs
- To develop skills in research, disease prevention, and health promotion
- To enhance capacity for leadership in public health planning and policy making
- To create awareness about global and local health challenges and solutions
Role and Scope
Graduates of PGD in Public Health can:
- Work with government and non-government health organizations
- Join international health agencies, NGOs, or donor-funded health projects
- Serve as health educators, program officers, public health analysts, or researchers
- Contribute in disease surveillance, outbreak response, and community-based interventions
- Pursue advanced degrees like MS/MPhil/MPH for academic and leadership roles
Semesters and Courses
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PGD-7301 | Public Health Principles and Practices | 3 (3+0) |
| PGD-7302 | Biostatistics and Computer Applications | 3 (3+0) |
| PGD-7303 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 (3+0) |
| PGD-7304 | Health Policy, Planning and Management | 3 (3+0) |
| PGD-7305 | Health Education | 3 (3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 (15+0) |
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PGD-7306 | Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases | 3 (3+0) |
| PGD-7307 | Environmental and Occupational Health | 3 (3+0) |
| PGD-7308 | Research Methods: Quantitative and Qualitative | 3 (3+0) |
| PGD-7309 | Human Resource Management for Health | 3 (3+0) |
| PGD-7310 | Community Management of Malnutrition | 3 (3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 (15+0) |
Summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Credit Hours | 30 |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Semester Duration | 16–18 Weeks |
| Semesters | 2 |
| Course Load per Semester (Course Work) | 15 Credit Hours |
| Number of Courses per Semester | 5 |