About the Department of Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at City University, Bangladesh, is a leading academic program dedicated to advancing public health education and practice in the country. Approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 21 April, 2015, the Department of Public Health began its academic activities in 2026 with a mission to address local and global public health challenges through prevention, research, policy development, and health education. The program is delivered by a team of highly qualified faculty members with strong academic and research backgrounds. Emphasizing leadership, ethics, and innovation, the MPH program integrates classroom learning with practical experiences through advanced laboratory facilities, seminars, workshops, internships, and community-based projects. A strong academic collaboration with MH Samorita Hospital and Medical College provides students with lucrative opportunities for hands-on training, health sector engagement, and real-world public health research, ensuring comprehensive academic development.

Entry Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s degree (4 or 3 years or equivalent) in Public Health or MBBS or equivalent professional degree in alternate medicine, dentistry (BDS) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Health Science or Biological Science from any recognized national and overseas university with at least two years of practical exposure in the professional field. The doctor must be registered with the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council / National Registration Authority.

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  1. Four-year B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Physiotherapy or any discipline of Medical Science with a CGPA of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale.

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  1. Four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in Social Sciences, Anthropology, Psychology, or Economics.

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  1. Three-year bachelor’s degree with honors and a master’s degree with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in Computer Science, Arts, or Information Technology.

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  1. Master’s degree in a health-related subject or in any social science or science subject, with working experience in health-related fields.