Bachelor of Science in Public Health
https://ku.ac.ug/programme/bachelor-of-science-in-public-healthOverview
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health is a science-based programme designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to address public health challenges. The programme covers epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy, and community health practices.
Objectives
- To prepare public health practitioners to work within an integrated multi-sectoral system.
- To equip learners with leadership, training, and management skills in public health.
- To strengthen the capacity of learners to conduct public health research.
- To enable graduates to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate public health programs and services globally.
- To provide learners with communication and entrepreneurial skills applicable in health services.
Philosophy
Kampala University is a fountain of knowledge, producing holistic graduates who become vanguards of change. This philosophy is based on the need for graduates who are competitive academically, morally, and socially in the job market.
Learning Outcome
- Demonstrate knowledge of public health disciplines such as epidemiology, health policy, and biostatistics.
- Design, implement, monitor, and evaluate public health policies and programs.
- Respond to public health emergencies and epidemics.
- Conduct research and evaluate published studies in public health.
- Demonstrate leadership and management skills in health-related organizations.
Entry Requirements
- Direct Entry: Two principal passes at A’ Level in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics, and at least five passes at O’ Level in one sitting.
- Diploma Entry: A professional diploma in Nursing, Midwifery, Laboratory Technology, Dental Assistance, or other health-related programs.
- Mature Age Entry: Candidates must be at least 25 years old and have scored 50% or above in the mature age examination from an NCHE-recognized center.
- Higher Education Certificate (HEC): A relevant HEC accredited by NCHE with a distinction or credit.
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health is a science-based programme designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to address public health challenges. The programme covers epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy, and community health practices.
Objectives
- To prepare public health practitioners to work within an integrated multi-sectoral system.
- To equip learners with leadership, training, and management skills in public health.
- To strengthen the capacity of learners to conduct public health research.
- To enable graduates to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate public health programs and services globally.
- To provide learners with communication and entrepreneurial skills applicable in health services.
Philosophy
Kampala University is a fountain of knowledge, producing holistic graduates who become vanguards of change. This philosophy is based on the need for graduates who are competitive academically, morally, and socially in the job market.
Learning Outcome
- Demonstrate knowledge of public health disciplines such as epidemiology, health policy, and biostatistics.
- Design, implement, monitor, and evaluate public health policies and programs.
- Respond to public health emergencies and epidemics.
- Conduct research and evaluate published studies in public health.
- Demonstrate leadership and management skills in health-related organizations.
Entry Requirements
- Direct Entry: Two principal passes at A’ Level in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics, and at least five passes at O’ Level in one sitting.
- Diploma Entry: A professional diploma in Nursing, Midwifery, Laboratory Technology, Dental Assistance, or other health-related programs.
- Mature Age Entry: Candidates must be at least 25 years old and have scored 50% or above in the mature age examination from an NCHE-recognized center.
- Higher Education Certificate (HEC): A relevant HEC accredited by NCHE with a distinction or credit.