Public Health
About the Program
The B.Sc. Public Health is a four-year undergraduate program that prepares students to become proactive leaders in the promotion of health, prevention of disease, and protection of communities. The program equips students with a multidisciplinary understanding of population health, epidemiology, environmental health, health policy, and behavioral sciences.
Students will gain practical and analytical skills to assess community health needs, develop evidence-based interventions, and advocate for health policies that promote equity and access. Through a combination of lectures, research, fieldwork, and internships, the program emphasizes prevention, health promotion, and policy development at local, national, and global levels.
Graduates will be capable of designing and managing health programs, conducting public health research, monitoring and evaluating interventions, and collaborating with governments, NGOs, and international agencies to solve pressing health challenges.
With growing demand for public health professionals, this degree prepares graduates to work in disease control, environmental health, global health, maternal and child health, health education, and health systems strengthening.
Program Objectives
The program aims to develop knowledgeable, ethical, and skilled public health practitioners who can address health challenges across populations through innovative, research-driven, and community-based solutions.
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Assess public health needs and priorities at the individual, community, and population levels
- Design, implement, and evaluate public health programs and interventions
- Apply principles of epidemiology, biostatistics, and health promotion in practice
- Promote behavioral and social change to improve population health
- Advocate for policies that support public health and reduce health disparities
- Respond effectively to health emergencies, disease outbreaks, and environmental hazards
Graduates will emerge with:
- Strong foundation in the science and practice of public health
- Skills in research, program planning, and policy development
- Competence in epidemiological surveillance and data analysis
- Experience through supervised internships and field placements
- Capacity to work in multidisciplinary teams across health sectors
- Eligibility for careers in public health agencies, health NGOs, international organizations, government ministries, and academic institutions
Program Details
- Faculty: Health Sciences
- Department: Public Health
- Duration: 4 Years
- Level: Undergraduate
- Application Status: Open
Curriculum
The program follows the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (NUC-CCMAS) for undergraduate training in Public Health in Nigeria. It emphasizes theoretical learning, applied research, field experience, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Admission Criteria
UTME Entry (4-Year Programme)
To qualify for admission through UTME, candidates must:
- Present credits in five (5) O'Level subjects (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) at not more than two sittings, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics or any relevant social science subject
- Meet all other departmental and faculty requirements
Direct Entry (3-Year Programme)
Candidates may gain admission through:
- A'Level/JUPEB with a minimum of 10 points in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics or Health Science
- OND/HND in Public Health, Community Health, or related health sciences with at least Lower Credit
- National Diploma (ND) or Diploma in Public Health or Environmental Health Technology from accredited institutions
- All Direct Entry candidates must also possess the five O'Level credits as specified for UTME entry
Additional Requirements:
- Candidates must be at least 16 years old by the admission year
- Medical fitness certification is required upon admission
- All submitted credentials are subject to verification
Program Fees
The following fees are applicable for the Public Health program. Please note that fees are subject to change.
| Indigene Fee | NGN 300,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Non-Indigene Fee | NGN 350,000.00 |