Opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions

The MPH Programme at BRAC JPGSPH is unique in terms of its competence-based experiential community immersive learning that responds to the need of 21st century public health problems. By embedding learners directly in the multi-faceted aspects of developing country context-based health problems and health service delivery, the MPH Programme at BRAC JPGSPH trains students how to practically investigate and comprehend critical public health realities of disadvantaged communities.

This one year programme is initiated the last week of January of a respective year and finishes by the last week of January of the following year. For example, the upcoming programme is scheduled to start in the last week of January 2018 and finish with a Graduation Ceremony in the last week of January 2019.

The total number of credits required for the MPH degree is 51.

For the duration of one full year, the MPH Programme is designed to encourage a sequential pursuit of public health competencies and skills through courses upon field based experiential and practical learning.

No, this requires full time effort for one year as the classes are scheduled 9am to 5pm from Sunday to Thursday as per the course plan. Moreover, one may be required to work longer hours or during weekends as per the need of the course. However, if anyone is unable to finish the programme within one year due to health reasons, he or she can retake the programme and complete within the years.

The minimum CGPA for admission into the Programme is 3. For more information, please visit https://bracjpgsph.org/mph-admission.php

Not necessarily, the MPH programme attracts a diverse portfolio of students from all round the world. They range from health and development practitioners, social scientists, government officials, policymakers, physicians, dentists, nurses, managers, and researchers.

No, it is not mandatory. However, a decent TOEFL or IELTS score may increase your chances of getting into the Programme.

No, it is not mandatory. But, the Programme recommends 2 to 3 years of public health working experience.

National selection for MPH admission includes initial shortlisting of applications, written test on basic linguistic, and analytical competences, and oral communication (viva voice) in structured and unstructured situations.

The Programme ensures accommodation, food and pick up and drop offs for one year for mainly international students.

Submission of following documents is required:
• Scanned copies of all academic certificates
• Updated CV
• Scanned copy of national ID/passport
• Electronic signature
• Passport size photograph
• Statement of purpose
• Recommendation letter

Yes, tuition can be paid by 3-6 flexible installments. Specific guidelines are given in the final offer letter.

No, there are no additional/hidden fees. The tuition fee covers support and costs related to learning including all field related costs.

A good number of students from the graduating batches get involved in projects and programmes at BRAC JPGSPH, icddr,b and BRAC International given that they fulfill the requirements. In addition, the Programme facilitates job placements at other leading international NGOs, donor organizations and UN organizations.

At present there are four merit and need based scholarship opportunities: WHO TDR scholarship Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Amena Azfar & Hurmatunnessa Rob and BRAC University scholarship available

Yes, you need to apply for the WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) scholarship. The form is available under the Tuition and Scholarship tab.

The MPH Programme is widely recognized at national, regional and international level. The degree is internationally accepted by leading universities including North-American and European universities. For example, BRAC JPGSPH graduates have received full funded doctoral study opportunities at Harvard T. H Chan School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Credit transfer is possible under the compliance of relevant academic policies.