Community Health
About the Program
The B.Sc. Community Health is a four-year undergraduate degree program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to improve the health and well-being of populations, particularly in underserved and rural communities. The program emphasizes disease prevention, health promotion, primary healthcare, and community-based interventions.
Students will develop a strong foundation in public health principles, epidemiology, environmental health, nutrition, maternal and child health, health education, and community mobilization. The program integrates classroom instruction with fieldwork, community outreach, and practical experiences that promote real-world application of health strategies.
Through collaborations with primary health centers, public health agencies, and non-governmental organizations, students gain hands-on experience in identifying health needs, designing interventions, and evaluating outcomes within communities. Special focus is placed on health advocacy, leadership, and culturally appropriate care.
Graduates will be prepared to serve as agents of change, promoting health equity and implementing sustainable health programs that respond to the dynamic health challenges facing Nigeria and the global community.
Program Objectives
The program aims to produce competent and ethical community health practitioners who are capable of identifying, preventing, and managing health issues at the population level.
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Assess and analyze the health needs of individuals and communities
- Plan, implement, and evaluate community-based health programs
- Promote health education and behavior change at the grassroots level
- Collaborate with healthcare teams and community stakeholders
- Monitor disease trends and conduct health surveillance
- Advocate for public health policies and interventions
- Address environmental and social determinants of health
Graduates will emerge with:
- Knowledge of public health systems and community health strategies
- Skills in health education, communication, and community mobilization
- Competence in health data collection, analysis, and interpretation
- Experience from supervised fieldwork and clinical community practice
- Capacity to engage in research and evidence-based interventions
- Qualifications for roles in community health, health promotion, public health programs, NGOs, and primary healthcare centers
Program Details
- Faculty: Health Sciences
- Department: Community Health
- Duration: 4 Years
- Level: Undergraduate
- Application Status: Open
Curriculum
The curriculum complies with the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (NUC-CCMAS) for undergraduate education in Community Health in Nigeria. It is designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills and community-based learning.
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 Community Health, Public Health, or related fields with at least Lower Credit
- Diploma in Community Health (CHEW or equivalent) 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 Community Health program. Please note that fees are subject to change.
| Indigene Fee | NGN 300,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Non-Indigene Fee | NGN 350,000.00 |