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Bachelor of Science

BSc Public Health

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious and non-communicable diseases at the community and national level.

4 years
Career: Disease Control Officer
UCC Affiliated

4 years

Duration

GHS 5,500

Regular Tuition/Year

~30

Class Size

Disease Control Officer

Career Path

Programme Overview

The BSc Public Health programme trains students to become frontline public health professionals specializing in disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and control strategies. Students study epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, and health promotion, with practical fieldwork in disease control programmes across Ghana.

Course Highlights

Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance
Biostatistics
Environmental Health
Health Promotion & Education
Communicable Disease Control
Public Health Policy & Management

Career Opportunities

Disease Surveillance Officer
Public Health Inspector
Epidemiologist
Health Promotion Specialist
Environmental Health Officer
NGO Health Programme Coordinator

Entry Requirements

  • WASSCE/SSSCE with passes in Core Mathematics, English, and Integrated Science
  • Three science electives including Chemistry and Biology
  • Aggregate 36 or better for WASSCE / 24 or better for SSSCE
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Tuition Fees (Per Year)
RegularGHS 5,500
WeekendGHS 7,500
International$1,000
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Department

This programme is offered by the Public Health department.

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