BSc · Health Sciences
BSc Public Health
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
BSc Public Health prepares you to prevent disease and promote healthier communities through science, education and organised action. At Ghana Christian University College, you can develop skills that support Ghana’s public health priorities while connecting professional practice with service and ethical responsibility.
What you will study
You study epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, nutrition, health promotion, community health, health policy and research methods. The programme builds your ability to conduct surveys, analyse health information, educate communities and support health programmes.
Career prospects
You can pursue jobs as a public health officer, health promotion officer, community health coordinator, research assistant, programme officer or monitoring and evaluation officer. Potential employers include Ghana Health Service, Christian health facilities, NGOs, district assemblies, schools, research bodies and international development organisations.
Who this programme may suit
This programme suits you if you care about service, community wellbeing and practical solutions to health problems. You should be empathetic, disciplined and comfortable working with both people and information.