IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS!
Public Health has an important role in improving the quality of life of the nation. It is the backbone of primary health care and essential to achieving the Universal Health Coverage goals laid down by the United Nations.Public and private sector health set-ups, including non-governmental organizations, need a skilled human workforce for public health programs to improve the health of communities. To overcome the increasing demand for qualified public health professionals, Indus College of Family Medicine and Public Health has launched a Bachelor of Science in Public health (BSPH) affiliated with Jinnah Sindh Medical University.
BSPH OVERVIEW
A Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health (BSPH) is an undergraduate degree that prepares you to enter the public health workforce and take on various jobs under the public health umbrella. The focus is on disease prevention, health promotion, and protection of the community through education, as a policy maker, or as an advocate.
The BSPH is a four-year (08-semester) degree program comprising 40 core courses & 4 elective courses with a total of 133 credit hours to be completed in eight semesters. The students will be working on different public health projects with the Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization at IHHN to enhance their administration, organization, and research skills. Classes will be conducted in Hunar Foundation Korangi, and students will also gain experience working at various primary care and community health set-ups of Indus Hospital and Health Network.
GOAL OF THE BSPH PROGRAM
The BSPH program aims to improve the health status of communities by enhancing the quality of the public health workforce. This would be achieved through teaching and training to produce competent public health professionals.
OBJECTIVES OF THE BSPH PROGRAM
- Produce competent, committed and skilled public health professionals.
- Provide a foundation for choosing a relevant Track in Public Health in the future.
- Prepare skilled workforce in public health auxiliary and support services
- Prepare leadership in public health.
- Participate directly in efforts to improve the health of the community using community-based approaches.
- Conduct basic and applied research relevant to the description, risk factors, and interventions for the resolution of health problems in human populations
ADMISSION CRITERIA
1) Intermediate (Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering) or Faculty of Arts or A-levels with a minimum of 50%.
2) Age limit: 18-35 years.
3) Domicile of Sindh/Karachi is mandatory.
Required Documents To Be Submitted Online:
- Photocopy of Intermediate (Pre-medical/ Pre Engineering or Arts) certificate & mark sheet
- Photocopy of Matric Science certificate & mark sheet
- Passport size photograph
- Paid challan voucher of 1500pkr (non-refundable)
- A certificate of an affidavit, declaration, with statement to abide by the rules and regulations of admission.
Required Documents To Be Submitted In Hardcopy:
- Photocopy of Intermediate (Pre-medical/ Pre Engineering or Arts) certificate & mark sheet
- A-Levels
- Photocopy of Matric Science certificate & mark sheet
- Photocopy of domicile (Sindh / Karachi)
- Photocopy of CNIC/ B Form of candidate
- Photocopy of CNIC of father/guardian
- 6 passport-size photographs
- A certificate of an affidavit, declaration, with statement to abide by the rules and regulations of admission.
BSPH Program FAQ's
Start filling your application online through ICFMPH website. The application requires your personal, academic, work information etc. Please visit the help page to understand how online applications work.
No, you can’t update information once form is submitted.
You can upload your document online during submission of form admission form, later you need to submit hardcopy of your documents.
Before filling the online admission form, applicants will get their fee deposit slip/challan from the portal. The application processing fee is to be paid through this challan which is acceptable at all branches of Habib Bank Limited throughout Pakistan via cash/pay order/demand draft, the paid deposit slip of the bank along with all documents are to be uploaded on online portal.
You can get your Admit Card through NTS website.
You can view the list of required documents in advertisement / prospectus.
Phone: 0333 1033937
No, after the commencement of classes, there will be no refund of fees. Please refer to the prospectus for further details.
The Admission officer rejects only those applications that do not meet the admission requirements. The decision is based on information provided by the applicant on the application form. Please go through the Admission Officer remarks; for further clarification contact Admission office.
What will you do with a Bachelor in Public Health?
Public health is a rapidly changing and expanding field that offers diverse and rewarding career options. Public health professionals can help to promote and protect community-wide health and wellness by earning a Bachelor’s in Public Health and launching a career in public health.
Career Opportunities:
*These roles may require post-baccalaureate/graduate/professional education to qualify.- Clinical Data Analyst
- Epidemiologist.
- Community development officer.
- Communication specialist.
- Health Promotion Officer.
- Research Scientist.
- Emergency Response planner.
- Public health Advocate.