The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Public Health at the University of Dhaka is the most advanced research degree offered by the Department of Public Health. The program is designed to prepare highly skilled researchers, scholars, and public health leaders capable of generating rigorous scientific evidence and contributing meaningfully to national and global health priorities.
The PhD program strictly follows all University of Dhaka regulations, academic guidelines, and quality standards. Admission to the program requires applicants to meet the University’s eligibility criteria—this includes holding the necessary academic qualifications, demonstrating research preparedness, and submitting a preliminary research proposal aligned with the department’s priority research areas. Additionally, the timing and schedule of PhD enrollment will be followed exactly as designated by the University of Dhaka, and students must adhere to the official admission calendar announced by the University.
Once admitted, PhD candidates must complete all components mandated by the University of Dhaka, which may include prescribed coursework (if required), research proposal defense, ethical approval, field-based data collection, advanced data analysis, dissertation preparation, and a final viva-voce examination. Throughout the program, students will conduct original and independent research under the supervision of qualified faculty members within the Department of Public Health.
Students who have successfully completed the MPhil program in Public Health—from the University of Dhaka or an equivalent recognized institution—are eligible to enroll in the PhD program, provided they also satisfy all other University requirements. MPhil graduates with strong research backgrounds are particularly encouraged, as the MPhil degree offers a solid foundation for doctoral-level research training.
The PhD program aims to develop scholars capable of contributing to cutting-edge public health research, policy development, academic teaching, and leadership roles in national and international health organizations. The Department remains committed to fostering an enabling research environment that promotes innovation, ethical scholarship, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
The format of a Research Proposal
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Major aspects of the Proposal |
Approximate Total Words |
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Dissertation Title |
Not more than 12 words, including at least one independent and one dependent variable |
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Introduction/Background |
500 Words |
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Problem Statement |
500 Words |
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Research Objectives, Research Questions and Hypothesis (if needed) |
60 Words One General Objective and 3 – 5 Specific Objectives One Principal Question and 3 – 5 Auxiliary Questions 2 – 4 Hypotheses |
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Conceptual & Theoretical Framework |
500 Words |
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Rationale/Importance of Research |
400 Words |
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Methodology |
400 Words Step – by- Step Methodology including Location, Research Approach, Research Method(s), Data Collection Tools, Data Collection Instruments, Sampling and Respondents, Data Analysis Techniques, Research Ethics |
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Scope of the Study |
200 Words |
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Tentative Outcome |
250 Words |
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Time Plan |
200 Words |
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Budget |
150 Words |
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References |
200 Words APA 7th Edition |
Current Ph.D Students:
01. Najia Kamrul. Session: 2023-2024, Part-01
02. Shifat Khan. Session: 2023-2024, Part-01