BSc · Health Sciences
BSc Public Health
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
BSc Public Health prepares you to prevent disease, promote healthy living and improve health outcomes across communities. At Wisconsin International University College, you can build practical knowledge for addressing Ghana’s challenges in sanitation, health education, disease prevention and unequal access to care.
What you will study
You study epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, community health, health promotion, nutrition, health policy and health information systems. You also develop skills in research, data collection, programme planning, health communication and community-based interventions.
Career prospects
You can work as a public health officer, health promotion officer, disease surveillance assistant, research assistant, monitoring and evaluation officer or community health coordinator. Employers and sectors include Ghana Health Service, metropolitan and district assemblies, NGOs, hospitals, research organisations, the World Health Organization and international development agencies.
Who this programme may suit
You thrive if you care about community wellbeing, enjoy solving social and health problems, and are comfortable working with people and data. Curiosity, communication skills and a strong sense of responsibility will help you succeed.