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Welcome to the Department of Public Health, Independent University, Bangladesh-IUB. We offer a generous scholarship for deserving candidates.

The Department of Public Health administers the flagship Masters in Public Health (MPH) program which is modeled after top North American Universities

Vision: Creating public health leaders to address future public health challenges locally and globally. We offer an international standard MPH program since 2005 taught by highly competent faculties. We collaborate with Harvard School of Public Health, the University of Maryland, the University of California, Berkley and other national and international universities and institutions. We offer MPH majors in the following areas:

1. Quantitative methods
2. Climate Change and Health
3. Hospital and Health Care Management
4. Psychosocial Health
5. Health Communications
6. Public Health Denstry
7. Reproductive Health
8. Population and Family Planning

For details, please contact-
Phone: 01704450257; 8431645-Ext-2511 or 01755639791. Email: sphmanager@iub.edu.bd

23/10/2025

The Department of Public Health, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), hosted the Thesis Defense Session held on October 23, 2025. It was a remarkable day filled with insightful research presentations, engaging discussions, and academic excellence.
Our brilliant MPH students presented their groundbreaking research, addressing critical public health challenges with innovative solutions. The dedication, hard work, and passion displayed by each candidate were truly inspiring!
A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed faculty members and supervisors for their invaluable guidance and support. Your expertise and encouragement have been instrumental in shaping the future leaders of public health.
Congratulations to all the successful candidates on this significant milestone!

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09/10/2025

🌍 Proud Moment for Department of Public Health, SPPH! 🎉

Dr. Bilkis Banu, Associate Professor at the Department of Public Health, SPPH, represented Bangladesh on the global stage as a speaker at the SocialTech Summit 2025: The 7th International Conference on Healthcare, SDGs, and Social Business, held on October 2–4, 2025, at Hiroshima University, Japan 🇯🇵✨

She delivered an inspiring presentation titled:
💡 “Empowering Health in the Digital Age: Advancing Self-Management and Patient Care through Telehealth and mHealth.”

Adding to the pride, two of her research papers were also accepted for presentation:
📱 “Role of Smartphone Application-Based Telehealth Technology in Diabetes Management: Evidence from a Randomized Trial in Bangladesh”
🤰 “Gestational Diabetes in Bangladesh: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective on Self-Management and Challenges.”

This prestigious global conference brought together world-leading academics, clinicians, and innovators in healthcare and social development. Dr. Banu’s active participation showcased the international footprint of Department of Public Health, IUB and commitment to advancing digital health and sustainable healthcare solutions .💪🌿

👏 Congratulations to Dr. Bilkis Banu for this remarkable achievement and for bringing global recognition to the Department of Public Health, SPPH, and Bangladesh! 🇧🇩✨

07/10/2025

A Thought-Provoking Seminar on Doing Research Right!

The Department of Public Health, School of Pharmacy & Public Health, IUB, was honored to host Dr. Tanvir Turin Chowdhury, MBBS, MS, PhD, Professor & Assistant Dean, Cu***ng School of Medicine, University of Calgary, for an inspiring seminar titled “Doing Research Right: Ethics, Paradigms, and Responsibilities.”

📅 Date: 7th October 2025
🕚 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Venue: Lecture Gallery (MK 9006)

Dr. Chowdhury captivated the audience with his insightful discussion on the core principles of ethical research, the evolving paradigms of scientific inquiry, and the moral responsibilities every researcher should uphold. His talk offered a refreshing perspective on how to conduct research that is not only methodologically sound but also ethically grounded and socially impactful.

Students and faculty members engaged enthusiastically in the Q&A session, gaining practical wisdom on navigating the complex world of academic research with integrity and purpose.

A big thank you to Dr. Chowdhury for sharing his expertise and inspiring our young researchers to pursue excellence with ethics at the heart of their work!

26/09/2025

🎉 MPH Orientation Day – Autumn 2025 🎉

Today, the Department of Public Health, IUB warmly welcomed the new students of the Autumn 2025 semester through an engaging Orientation Day program held on 26th September 2025. 🌸✨
It was a wonderful start to the academic journey of our new MPH students, filled with inspiration, interaction, and enthusiasm. 💡📚

We wish our students great success ahead in their academic and professional journey in the field of Public Health. 🌍❤

21/09/2025

The Department of Public Health, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) is pleased to announce the appointment of,
Dr. Suraiya Akter Jemy and
Dr. Shuvajit Saha
as our new lecturers.

We hope that their research experience, teaching effectiveness, and keen sense of excellence will significantly enrich our teaching, research, and service to the community.

We warmly welcome and greet them and look forward to their meaningful contributions in the days ahead.

Department of Public Health, IUB.

11/09/2025

Admission for MPH is open for Autumn 2025 at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
Click here to apply online:
🔗 https://admission.iub.edu.bd/ #/
We offer the following majors:
🦠 Epidemiology
🏥 Hospital & Health Management
📢 Health Communications
🧠 Mental Health
🦷 Public Health Dentistry
♀️ Reproductive Health
🌍 Climate Change & Health
👨‍👩‍👧 Population & Family Planning
Admission deadline: ⏳ September 18, 2025
For more information, contact:
✉️ Email: sphmanager@iub.edu.bd
📱 Mobile: 01704-450257 (WhatsApp)

25/08/2025

📢 The Department of Public Health, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) recently conducted an impactful outreach program at Palli Mongal Karmosuchi (PMK) Nursing College! 🏥💙

🎓💡 As part of this initiative, we hosted a training session titled:
📝 “Prospects of Higher Education for Nursing Professionals in Bangladesh: Ways to a Brighter Career”

💪 This inspiring program highlighted:
✅ Career growth opportunities for nurses
✅ Pathways to higher education
✅ Skill development & leadership roles in healthcare

👏 A heartfelt thank you to PMK Nursing College and all the amazing nurses who participated with enthusiasm and passion.🌍❤️

29/07/2025

Admission for MPH is open for Autumn 2025 at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
🎓🌿🎯50% off in MPH admission fee at IUB—Apply by Aug 30, 2025!
Click here to apply online:
🔗 https://admission.iub.edu.bd/ #/
We offer the following majors:
🦠 Epidemiology
🏥 Hospital & Health Management
📢 Health Communications
🧠 Mental Health
🦷 Public Health Dentistry
♀️ Reproductive Health
🌍 Climate Change & Health
👨‍👩‍👧 Population & Family Planning
Admission deadline: ⏳ September 13, 2025
For more information, contact:
✉️ Email: sphmanager@iub.edu.bd
📱 Mobile: 01704-450257 (WhatsApp)

21/07/2025

Following the devastating crash of the Bangladesh Air Force F7 jet on the Uttara Milestone College campus, harrowing scenes have unfolded as dozens of injured students are being rushed to nearby hospitals. Eyewitness videos show panicked rescue efforts, with students bleeding and in shock as emergency services and locals carry them to safety. Hospitals in Uttara and surrounding areas are on high alert, with doctors and medical staff working tirelessly to treat the injured. While the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, authorities have stated that rescue operations are ongoing, and the area around the college has been cordoned off for further investigation.

Source:
TBS | Dhaka Post

17/07/2025

The Department of Public Health, School of Pharmacy & Public Health, IUB, successfully hosted a thought-provoking seminar on "Research Ethics: Overcoming Exploitative Dynamics While Conducting Research in a Community Setting" on 16 July 2025 at Lecture Gallery 9006 (DMK Building).

We were honored to welcome Dr. Tanvir Chowdhury (MBBS, MS, PhD), Associate Professor at the Cu***ng School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, Canada, as the keynote speaker. His insightful talk sparked meaningful conversations on ethical challenges in community-based research and how to navigate them with responsibility and respect.

Thank you to all participants for making this event engaging and impactful!

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The School of Pharmacy & Public Health (SPPH)

primarily focuses on creating the next generation of leaders in public health research and practice with local relevance and global significance. Our faculty members are engaged in numerous international collaborations with some of the world’s leading research organizations and universities, which include McMaster University, SHARE (South Asian Hub for Advocacy, Research and Education on Mental Health), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Heidelberg University. SPH faculty members publish in the leading medical journals like THE Lancet, The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association). Our alumni are associated with top health research national and international organizations and institutions such as ICDDR,B, BSMMU, UNRC, Oxfam International, UNFPA, UNICEF, and UNDP.