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:

  1. At the end of the program, the graduate is expected to:
  2. Detect, prevent and manage common public health problems in Pakistan
  3. Acquire basic computer skills
  4. Be effective communicator
  5. Practice and promote professional ethics
  6. Conduct basic research and prepare reports
  7. Analyze health system problems
  8. Develop critical thinking and creativity
  9. Create cultural context in which public health professionals work
  10. Involve community dynamics and networking.
  11. Prepare for health advocacy, teamwork and leadership and professionalism
  12. Admission Criteria:
  13. FSc/FA and equivalent with minimum 2nd division
  14. SCHEME OF STUDIES
  15. Structure of the Program
  16. 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
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

Communication Technologies

Recommended Reading:
  1. Erwin Schrödinger– What is Life? – Cambridge University Press
  2. Craig Heller, David Sadava, David Hillis, May Berenbaum– Life: The Science of Biology

David Sadava – Life: The Science of Biology