BPH IN EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS
- To impart basic level of knowledge and skills on different areas of the subjects of epidemiology including their roles and responsibilities
- To discuss on basic concept of verbal and scientific communication and advocacy
- To communicate basic knowledge on the research works in the fields concerned
- Impart teaching and training for developing research and learning skills necessary in the areas concerned.
Since 2008, the Department of Epidemiology has started its journey at Bangladesh Institute of Health Sciences. Later on this department shifted under the Bangladesh University of Health Sciences since the inception of BUHS. Presently the department offers the Bachelor program (BPH in Epidemiology & Biostatistics) jointly with the Department of Biostatistics under the Faculty of Public Health. Bachelor Program consists of 160 credits with 4 years of duration (eight semesters). There are a huge range of activities of the department which includes investigation and control of disease outbreaks, determination of the health needs of the populations, and evaluation of effectiveness of health services. Out of 48 courses taught in this program students have extensive exposure to statistical tools and analysis through attending 16 courses from the Department of Biostatistics
160 credits with 4 years of duration (eight semesters).
BPH in Epidemiology & Biostatistics commenced from 2013 academic session
A Candidate with SSC (Science Group) and HSC (Science Group) or their equivalents is eligible to apply with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 in either one and a combined CGPA of 6.
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