Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)

Karnali Academy of Health Sciences
4 years
Rs. 777000
Updated December 21, 2025

University

Karnali Academy of Health Sciences

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs. 777000

Colleges

2+

Summary

Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) at Karnali Academy of Health Sciences is a 4-year undergraduate program aimed at developing skilled public health professionals capable of promoting health, preventing disease, and reducing health inequalities through evidence-based practice and community engagement.

Description:
The program provides comprehensive training in public health, epidemiology, health system management, health economics, nutrition, environmental and occupational health, and community-based interventions. Students gain practical experience through field exercises and a six-month practicum in the final year. Graduates are prepared for leadership, policy, research, and management roles in health organizations and government institutions.

 

Description

Curricular Structure:

YearCore Subjects / ModulesDescription / Focus
1Communication Skills, Integrated Health Sciences I & II, Biostatistics I, Demography & Health Informatics, Health Promotion Education I, Behavioral Sciences I, Public Health & Practices, Integrated Public Health Field ExerciseFoundational knowledge in health sciences, communication, and basic public health
2Biostatistics & Research Methodology, Family Health I & Nutrition I, Health Promotion Education II, Behavioral Sciences II, Environmental & Occupational Health, Public Health Administration & Leadership I, Basic Epidemiology I, Community Health DiagnosisIntermediate public health concepts, epidemiology, community health, and leadership
3Family Health II & Nutrition II, Health Promotion Education III, Applied Epidemiology II, Health System Management & Global Health, Health Economics, School & Community Health, District Health System ManagementAdvanced public health practice, management, and applied research
4Public Health Administration & Management, Public Health Programme & Project Management, Public Health Research, Public Health Practicum, Elective: Mountain HealthApplied leadership, research, project management, and specialized public health practice

Features

Features:

  • 4-year structured undergraduate program
  • Emphasis on practical experience with field exercises and practicum
  • Focus on public health leadership, research, and policy development
  • Community and school health exposure
  • Training aligned with national and global public health standards

Fee:

  • NPR 777,000 (tentative)

 

Admission Process

Admission Process:

  • Eligibility: Grade 12 Science or Health Science Proficiency Certificate/Diploma with ≥50% marks or 2.4 CGPA
  • Entrance Exam: MECEE-BL, 200 MCQs, single best response, 3 hours, subjects include public health, health sciences, and mental agility
  • Scoring: 1 mark per correct answer, -0.25 per wrong answer, minimum 50 percentile to pass
  • Required Documents: Academic certificates, citizenship/passport, admit card, reservation documents, equivalence certificate for foreign students
  • Scholarship distribution: Based on government regulations and reserved quotas

 

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects:

  • Public Health Officer in government or non-government organizations
  • Health program planner or manager
  • Epidemiologist or demographer
  • Health policy analyst
  • Community health educator
  • Researcher in public health and related fields

 

Colleges Offering This Course

Karnali Academy of Health Science

School of Public Health | Karnali Academy of Health Sciences