Misson And Vision Of Department of Public Health and Biosciences


Welcome to the School of Public Health & Bio Sciences Program at Canadian University Bangladesh! At our esteemed institution, we're dedicated to promoting a dynamic learning environment where students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to tackle the most pressing challenges in public health and bio sciences.
Our vision is to be the center of excellence in education and research in public health and biosciences programs in south asia. The mission of The Canadian University of Bangladesh is to produce competent graduates in their selected disciplines who will have productive careers or choose to engage in advanced studies.
Our students will be:
1. Life-long learners with good leadership and interpersonal skills
2. Critical thinkers with well-developed analytical skills, prepared for industry, academia and government
3. Ethical and socially responsible individuals with core competence
4. Champions of diversity and tolerance
5. Advocates for inclusivity and acceptance
6. Globally aware with commitment to social justice and sustainability

About Us

About the Program

At Canadian University Bangladesh, our commitment to public health extends beyond classrooms, driving real-world solutions to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With a dedicated focus on promoting well-being, preventing disease, and addressing global health challenges, we empower students to become catalysts for positive change in public health, locally and globally.

Faculty

Faculty Member

Professor Dr. Gias U Ahsan, Ph.D
Professor Dr. Gias U Ahsan, Ph.D
Dean
School of Health and Bio Sciences
Canadian University of Bangladesh
Ph.D. with specialization in Epidemiology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Thailand. (WHO/TDR Geneva, Fulbright Scholarship
for Doctoral Research and Post-Doctoral Research).
MPHM (Master of Primary Health Care Management), ASEAN Institute for Health Development (AIHD), Mahidol University, Thailand.
DTM&H (Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene), Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Technical Advisor & Reginal Director( SEARO/WHO South East Asian Region).
Email- gias.ahsan@cub.edu.bd
       guguahsan@gmail.com
Phone: +8801873777977, +8801841000063


Mr. Ahmed Hossain, Ph.D.
Professor Ahmed Hossain, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor & Chairman
Department of Public Health, School of Health and Bio Sciences
Canadian University of Bangladesh
Ph.D., Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Canada
MSc., Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Canada
Phone: +8801729378236
Office: SAC 824
Curriculum Vitae
individual.utoronto.ca/ahmed_3/


Md. Kapil Ahmed. PhD
Md. Kapil Ahmed. PhD
Professor
Department of Public Health, School of Health and Bio Sciences
Canadian University of Bangladesh
PhD in Demography, International Institute of Population Sciences,
Master in Population Study, GRADE-A, IIPS, India
Master of Statistics, Chittagong University
B. Sc. (Hons) in Statistics, Chittagong University
Email- kapil.ahmed@cub.edu.bd
Phone: +8801757051702


Kabirul Bashar, Ph. D
Kabirul Bashar, Ph. D
Professor
Department of Public Health, School of Health and Bio Sciences
Canadian University of Bangladesh
M.Sc (JU), MPH (UK), PHD (JAPAN)


Dr. Rokshana Rabeya
Dr. Rokshana Rabeya
Associate Professor & Co-Chair
Department of Public Health, School of Public Health & Bio Science.
Canadian University of Bangladesh
B.Sc. (Hons) & M.Sc. (Biochem, RU)
Res Fellow, Mol Genetics (Japan)
MPH (NSU), Ph.D (biochem & Mol-biol, JU)
Email: rokshana.rabeya@cub.edu.bd
Phone: +8801722387250


Dr. S.A.M Ashik-Ur-Rahman
Dr. S.A.M Ashik-Ur-Rahman
Associate Professor
Department of Public Health, School of Health and Bio Sciences
Ph.D., Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
MPH, North South University (Summa cum laude)
BDS, City Dental College (Under University of Dhaka)
Email- drashik018@gmail.com
Phone: +8801754579123


Mr. Apu Chandra Shaha
Mr. Apu Chandra Shaha
Assistant Professor
Department of Public Health, School of Health and Bio Sciences
Canadian University of Bangladesh
Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm), Stamford University Bangladesh
Masters in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching (M.A in ELT), Department of English, Jagannath University
Master of Public Health (MPH): Department of Public Health, North South University
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm): Department of Pharmacy, Stamford University Bangladesh
Email- apucshaha@gmail.com
Phone: +8801712703056


Dr. Nawshin Ahmed
Dr. Nawshin Ahmed
Lecturer
Department of Public Health
School of health and biosciences
MPH (Master of Public Health), Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
MPH (Master of Public Health) - Epidemiology, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) - Bangladesh Dental College, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Email: nawshin.ahmed@cub.edu.bd


Dr. Tanzina Afroz
Dr. Tanzina Afroz
Lecturer
Department of Public Health, School of Health and Bio Sciences
Canadian University of Bangladesh
MPH (Master of Public Health), University of Chester, England, UK
FRSPH (Fellow, Royal Society for Public Health, England)
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Email- tanzina.afroz@cub.edu.bd
Phone: +001707518604


Mrs. Roksana Yeasmin
Mrs. Roksana Yeasmin
Lecturer
Department of Public Health, School of Health and Bio Sciences
Canadian University of Bangladesh
Ph.D. (Biochemistry and MOLECULAR Biology), Dhaka University
M.B.B.S, Chittagong University
Email- roksanayeasmister@gmail.com
Phone: +8801819913270


Md. Biplob Hossain
Md. Biplob Hossain
Lecturer
Department of Public Health, School of Health and Bio Sciences
Canadian University of Bangladesh
MPH, Birmingham University, Appeared
MPH, Daffodil International University
B.Sc. in Health Technology
Email- hossain41-1479@diu.edu.bd
Phone: +8801622809808, +8801521112263


Junior Lecturer
H. M. Al-Amin
Junior Lecturer
Department of Public Health, School of Health and Bio Sciences
MPH (Masters in Public Health) (thesis ongoing), major in Epidemiology, North South University
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Zoology & Biotechnology, Bangalore University, Karnataka, India with First Class (Recipient of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Government of India Scholarship)
Email- hmalamin.hassan@gmail.com
Phone: +8801673584709


Course

Course Structure

Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)

Semester Course Code Course Name Credits
1st Year 1st Semester ENG 1102/ENG 1103 Introduction/Intermediate Composition 3
BEN 1205 Bengali Language & Literature 3
HIS 1103 Emergence of Bangladesh 3
ENV 1107 Introduction to Environmental Science 3
BPH 1101 Introduction to Public Health 3
Total 15
1st Year 2nd Semester ENG 1111 Public Speaking 3
MIS 1107 Information Systems and Computers 3
BPH 1102 Fundamental of Epidemiology 3
MAT 1116 Pre-calculus 3
BUS 1172 Introduction to Statistics 3
BIO 1103 Biology I 3
Total 18
2nd Year 1st Semester CHE 2101 Chemistry I 2
BIO 2201 Introduction to Biochemistry & Biotechnology 3
BPH 2105 Human Anatomy & Physiology 3
BPH 2105 L Anatomy & Physiology Lab 1
ENV 2203 Introduction to Geography 2
BPH 2114 Health Systems of Bangladesh 3
BPH 2113 Non-Communicable Diseases 3
Total 17
2nd Year 2nd Semester BPH 2106 Introduction to Infectious Disease 3
BPH 2106 L Entomology & Parasitology Lab 1
BPH 2123 Basic Pathology and Microbiology 3
BPH 2123 L Microbiology & Biochemistry Lab 1
BPH 2110 Introduction to Research Methodology 3
MGT 2212 Organizational Management 3
BPH 2122 Basic Concept of Drugs 3
Total 17
3rd Year 1st Semester BPH 3111 Reproductive and Child Health 3
BPH 3117 Public Health Nutrition 3
BPH 3117 L Public Health Nutrition & Food Contamination Lab 1
BPH 3119 Public Health Communication 3
BPH 3118 Fundamentals of Biostatistics 3
BPH 3118 L Computer & Public Health Data Analysis Lab 1
ENV 3316 Geographical Information System 2
Total 17
3rd Year 2nd Semester Major Course 1 To be selected 3
Major Course 2 To be selected 3
Open Elective 1 To be selected 3
Open Elective 2 To be selected 3
BPH 3214 Global Health 3
BPH 3115 Environmental & Occupational Health 2
Total 17
4th Year 1st Semester Major Course 3 To be selected 3
Major Course 4 To be selected 3
Open Elective 3 To be selected 3
Open Elective 4 To be selected 3
BPH 4216 Bio-ethics and Human Rights for Health 3
BPH 4215 Public Health Leadership 3
Total 18
4th Year 2nd Semester Open Elective 5 To be selected 3
BPH 4497 Practicum/Internship 3
BPH 4498 Thesis/Project 6
Total 12
Grand Total 130



Master of Public Health (MPH)

Semester Course Code Course Name Credits
1st Year 1st Semester PBH 642 (Core) Fundamentals of Epidemiology (Epidemiology I) 3
PBH 611 (Core) Fundamentals of Biostatistics (Biostatistics I) 3
PBH 631 (Core) Environmental Health 3
PBH 663 (Core) Public Health Information, Education, and Communication (PHIEC) 3
Total 12
1st Year 2nd Semester PBH 712 (Core) Research Methodology 3
PBH 701 (Core) Health Administration and Management 3
PBH 742 (Track) Epidemiology II 3
PBH 711 (Track) Biostatistics II 3
Total 12
1st Year 3rd Semester PBH 842 (Track) Clinical Epidemiology 3
PBH 806 (Mandatory) Dissertation (Thesis) 6
PBH 605 (Mandatory) Practicum/Internship 3
Total 12
2nd Year 1st Semester PBH 644 (Elective) Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases 3
PBH 602 (Elective) Master Level Seminar 3
PBH 610 (Elective) Global Health 3
PBH 643 (Elective) Epidemiology of Infectious Disease 3
Total 12
2nd Year 2nd Semester Elective Course ........................................................... 3
Total 3
Grand Total 51
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