Daffodil International University (DIU) is one of the best leading private universities in Bangladesh in the sense of economy, education, health and other aspects of modern educations. The education system is changing and merging with the information technology. DIU is offered Master of Public Health Program MPH in Bangladesh.
DIU is very concerned about the change of common health problems specially communicable and chronic disease of Bangladesh. As a resources poor country. Most of the diseases are preventable and controllable and which could be possible by the active role of Public Health Specialist. The field of public heath is a multidisciplinary subject which extends from basic medical subjects to highly specialised public health subjects and technology, the requirement of human resources with MPH in Bangladesh will serve in different health program that would be introduced in the coming days of DIU. With this novel view MPH degree is highly professional credential for making leaders in the area of health field. Based on the extensive teaching, innovative local priority based research, change of socioeconomic status, the DIU in academic collaboration with the world reputed recognized universities and leading international organization which offers Master of Public Health (MPH).The program emphasizes the development of skills and capability in management aspect which will be able to make communication of health programs. Regulation for the Master of Public Health under DIU Course structures for this program are stated below: 1. Program duration (18 months: 52 credits) Total duration of MPH program is 18 months, these 18 months consists of three semesters, and each semester comprises four months.
2. The 52 credits of course work required for the MPH degree include core course, major courses and some elective courses. 3. Outline of the required MPH courses Credit wise distribution of MPH program
| Sl no | Name of the course | Number of course | Semester | Total Credit |
| 1 | Core Course | 7 | 1st semester | 21=7*3 |
| 2 | Major/Elective course | 6 | 1st/2nd/3rd semester | 18=6*3 |
| 3 | Dissertation | 1 | 3rd Semester | 10 |
| 4 | Practicum/Internship | 1 | 3rd Semester | 3 |
| Total required credits | 52 | |||
4. Examination System: Examination System will be in credit based
| 1 | Theory and tutorials: | 9 hours 20 Min. | one credit |
| 2 | For Practical | 9 hours 20 Min. | one credit |
| 3 | Practical includes: | assignment, presentation, Seminars | |
In order to complete MPH program: all students must fulfill the following course regardless their major area. Mark Distribution:
| Specification | Mark |
| Attendance | 10 |
| Quiz Test | 10 |
| Presentation: Subject specific | 5 |
| Assignment | 10 |
| Mid Term Exam | 25 |
| Final Exam | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course for this program are stated below CORE COURSE STRUCTURE
LIST OF COURSES ACCORDING TO SEMESTER WISE
Total Credits
| SEMESTER- 1Core Courses | Seven core courses | Total Credit Hour 21 | ||
| Sl No | Course code | Course Title | Credit Hour | |
| 1 | MPH-502 | Biostatistics-I | 3 | |
| 2 | MPH-503 | Research Methodology | 3 | |
| 3 | MPH-504 | Public Health Information, Education and Communication | 3 | |
| 4 | MPH-513 | Epidemiology-I | 3 | |
| 5 | MPH-514 | Reproductive & Child Health | 3 | |
| 6 | MPH-517 | Occupational and Environment Health | 3 | |
| 7 | MPH-515 | Hospital Management | 3 | |
| Total credit Hours for Each Major | 21 | |||
| (Any one from the following major areas) | |||
| SL No. | Initial CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| Major 1 | MPH-513x | Epidemiology (3 Major Course plus 3 elective Courses) | 18 |
| Major 2 | MPH-514x | Reproductive & Child Health (3 Major Course plus 3 elective Courses) | 18 |
| Major 3 | MPH-515x | Hospital Managment (3 Major Course plus 3 elective Courses) | 18 |
| Major 4 | MPH-516x | Nutrition (3 Major Course plus 3 elective Courses) | 18 |
| Major 5 | MPH-518x | Dentistry (3 Major Course plus 3 elective Courses) | 18 |
| Total credit Hours for Each Major | 18 | ||
Mandatory Research Activities for all Major Activities:
| SL No. | Initial CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| 1 | MPH 855 | Practicum & Internship | 03 |
| 2 | MPH 888 | Dissertation | 10 |