BSc · Health Sciences
BSc Public Health
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Volta
Overview
BSc Public Health gives you the knowledge and practical skills to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles and strengthen health systems. At the University of Health and Allied Sciences, you learn in a health-focused environment that can prepare you to address Ghana’s changing disease patterns and community health needs.
What you will study
You cover epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, health promotion, nutrition, reproductive health, health policy and disease control. You also develop skills in research, surveillance, community mobilisation, programme management and health data analysis.
Career prospects
You can pursue roles such as public health officer, disease control officer, health educator, surveillance officer, research coordinator or monitoring and evaluation specialist. Employers include Ghana Health Service, hospitals, public health laboratories, NGOs, district assemblies, universities and global health agencies.
Who this programme may suit
You are likely to do well if you are analytical, compassionate and interested in preventing illness before it becomes severe. Adaptability, teamwork and confidence working with communities are valuable strengths.