The Certificate in Public Health is an introductory program that familiarizes learners with the key principles, practices, and challenges involved in protecting and enhancing community health. It offers a comprehensive overview of the factors that shape population health and prepares students with the fundamental skills needed to contribute effectively to public health initiatives across diverse environments.

Graduates from this program can serve at different government health agencies and departments, city councils, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, private health centres, colleges, and insurance companies.

Total credits: 132

Level:       5

Duration:  1 Year

Entry Requirement

• Botswana General Certificate for Secondary Education (BGCSE), NCQF level 4, or equivalent qualification. Or
• Certificate III, NCQF level 3, with two years’ work experience in public health or related areas, will be considered for the qualification through RPL.

Modules

• Principles of Public Health
• Introduction to Health Promotion
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Interpersonal Communication
• Basic Mathematics
• Introduction to Epidemiology
• Environmental Health
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Natural Sciences (Medical Microbiology, Anatomy, & Physiology)
• Statistics
• Industrial Attachment

Electives (Any two)

• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Sexual Reproductive Health
• Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases
• Community Health
• Drug & Alcohol Abuse
• HIV Counselling & Testing