BSc · Health Sciences
BSc Public Health
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
BSc Public Health trains you to improve health outcomes through prevention, education, research and community action. At KAAF University College, you can prepare for practical roles that respond to Ghana’s needs in disease control, sanitation, health promotion and access to care.
What you will study
The programme covers epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, nutrition, health promotion, community health, health policy and research methods. You learn to collect and interpret data, assess health needs, plan interventions and evaluate public health programmes.
Career prospects
You can work as a public health officer, health educator, community health coordinator, research assistant, disease surveillance officer or monitoring and evaluation officer. Opportunities are available with Ghana Health Service, hospitals, NGOs, local government, schools, research organisations and international development programmes.
Who this programme may suit
You thrive if you are people-oriented, curious about health and committed to solving community problems. Good communication, organisation and attention to evidence will help you make the most of the programme.