March 21, 2025 4:00 PM

BSPH Program

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH (BSPH)

HEALTH SERVICES ACADEMY GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation & Coordination Islamabad

Introduction

The BS Program envisions excellence in public health teaching, training and capacity building through providing broad perspectives of health and health-care and innovation, Critical Thinking and lifelong learning skills into health-care settings. It will strive to acquire methods to propagate knowledge that will be useful for the furthering of Public Health Education into Masters’ and Doctoral programs.

Background

you'll delve into the dynamic realm of health on a population level. From disease prevention to health promotion, environmental concerns to policy analysis, this program equips you to drive transformative changes. Gain insights into healthcare disparities, epidemiology, and community well-being, while mastering essential research and communication skills. Your journey in Public Health lays the foundation for a rewarding career dedicated to improving lives and fostering healthier societies. Join us to elevate health standards and make a lasting impact globally. Your future in public health starts here!

Rationale

A Bachelor’s in Public Health offers an avenue to comprehend health through a broader lens, examining factors that influence well-being on a larger scale. This program provides an opportunity to grasp epidemiological principles, health policy dynamics, and community engagement strategies. By understanding these components, graduates can contribute to preventing diseases, promoting healthier lifestyles, and addressing health disparities. The program’s interdisciplinary nature nurtures versatile skills in research, communication, and advocacy, laying the groundwork for a purposeful career in safeguarding and enhancing public health. Choose this path to drive meaningful change and create healthier communities worldwide.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) is to preserve, promote, and improve the health and well-being of populations, communities, and individuals.

Goal of the BSPH Program

The BSPH program aims to improve the health status of the population, which is to be achieved by providing professionals with a high quality of undergraduate training program in public health sciences.

Objectives of the Program

1. Produce competent, committed and skilled public health professionals.
2. Provide foundation for choosing a relevant Track in Public Health in future.
3. Prepare skilled workforce in public health auxiliary and support services.
4. Prepare leadership in public health.
5. Develop, administer and evaluate health policies and programs.
6. Participate directly in efforts to improve the health of the community using community based and health systems’ assessment of preventive services.
7. Conduct basic and applied research relevant to the description, risk factors and interventions for the resolution of health problems in the human Populations.

Core Competencies:

At the end of the program, the graduate is expected to:
Detect, prevent and manage common public health problems in Pakistan
Acquire basic computer skills
Be effective communicator
Practice and promote professional ethics
Conduct basic research and prepare reports
Analyze health system problems
Develop critical thinking and creativity
Create cultural context in which public health professionals work
Involve community dynamics and networking.
Prepare for health advocacy, teamwork and leadership and professionalism
Admission Criteria:
FSc/FA and equivalent with minimum 2nd division
SCHEME OF STUDIES
Structure of the Program
The normal duration of a 4-year Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) programme is four (04) years. Each academic year consists of two semesters. There shall be two semesters in an academic year (Fall semester and Spring Semester). Each semester shall be of 18 weeks for teaching and one week for Mid-Semester Examinations. Final Examination shall be conducted by the University at the end of each semester.

Sr.	Categories	No. of Courses	Credit Hours
1.	Compulsory Courses	09	28
2.	General Courses	07	21
3.	Discipline Specified Courses	07	31
4.	Major Courses (including research project/internship)	15	45
5.	Elective within the major	04	12

Scheme of Studies – Semester Distribution

Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
First Semester	PHC – 611	English 1	3
	PHC – 612	Pakistan Studies	2
	PHC – 613	Mathematics	3
	PHG – 614	Life Sciences Biology	3
	PHG – 615	Sociology of Health & Disease	3
	PHC – 616	Basic Computer Literacy	3
Second Semester	PHC – 621	English 2	3
	PHC – 622	Ethics/Islamic Studies	2
	PHC – 623	Bio-Statistics I	3
	PHG – 624	Principles of Psychology	3
	PHG – 625	Medical Anthropology	3
	PHD – 626	Personal Hygiene	3
Third Semester	PHC – 631	English 3	3
	PHC – 632	Basic Computer Skills	3
	PHG – 633	Population Dynamics	3
	PHG – 634	Primary Health Care	3
	PHD – 635	Concept of Health & Disease	3
Fourth Semester	PHC – 641	English 4	3
	PHG – 642	Professional Ethics	3
	PHD – 643	Basic Epidemiology	3
	PHD – 644	Biostatistics – II	3

	PHD – 645	Health Promotion, Advocacy & Social Mobilization	3
Fifth Semester	PHD – 651	Community Nutrition	3
	PHD – 652	Community Pediatrics	3
	PHM – 653	Fundamental Principles of Infectious Diseases	3
	PHM – 654	Applied Epidemiology I – Communicable Disease	3
	PHM – 655	Health Professional Education	3
Sixth Semester	PHD – 661	Reproductive Health	3
	PHD – 662	Environmental & Occupational Health	4
	PHM – 663	Health Policy & Management	3
	PHM – 664	Health Planning	3
	PHM – 665	Fundamentals of Health Systems	3
	PHM – 666	Applied Epidemiology II – NonCommunicable Disease	3
Seventh Semester	PHD – 671	Mental Health	3
	PHM – 672	Applied Epidemiology III – Nutrition and Environment	3
	PHM – 673	Research Methodology	4
	PHE – 6E	Elective 1	3
	PHE – 6E	Elective 2	3
	PHM – 676	Research Project	4
Eight Semester	PHM – 681	Microbiology	3
Eight Semester	PHM – 682	Entomology	3

	PHM – 683	Parasitology	3
	PHE – 6E	Elective 3	3
	PHE – 6E	Elective 4	3
	PHM – 686	Research Project	4
Electives	PHE – 6E1	Prison Health	3
	PHE – 6E2	International Health	3
	PHE – 6E3	Health Economics	3
	PHE – 6E4	Health Financing	3
	PHE – 6E5	Health Inventory Management	3
	PHE – 6E6	Disaster Management	3
	PHE – 6E7	Quality Management in Health Care	3
	PHE – 6E8	School Health	3
	PHE – 6E9	Health Information System	3
	PHE – 6E10	Health Project Management	3
	PHE – 6E11	Art and Public Health	3
	PHE – 6E12	Community Dentistry	3
	PHE – 6E13	Community Psychiatry	3
	PHE – 6E14	Community Nursing	3
	PHE – 6E15	Food Safety	3
	PHE – 6E16	Health Marketing	3
	PHE – 6E17	Addiction and Social Rehabilitation	3
	PHE – 6E18	Nuclear Medicine	3
	PHE – 6E19	Sports Medicine	3
	PHE – 6E20	Adolescent and Sexual Health	3
	PHE – 6E21	Risk Management	3
	PHE – 6E22	Geriatrics	3

DETAIL OF COURSES

(Objectives and Contents of the courses)

1. Compulsory requirement (No Choice)

1.1 English I (Functional English) Annexure A

1.2 English II (Communicational Skills) Annexure B

1.3 English III (Technical Writing) Annexure C

1.4 English IIII (Any other subject can be offered) Annexure C

1.5 Pak-Studies Annexure D

1.6 Islamic Studies Annexure E

1.7 Mathematics I (Algebra) Annexure F

1.8 Basic Biostatistics I Annexure G

1.9 Introduction to Information and Annexure H

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