The diploma in Public Health is designed to equip learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to be competent in improving the health of individuals, communities, and populations at local, regional, and international levels.

Total credits: 360

Level: 6

Duration: 3 Years

Entry Requirements

• Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4, or equivalent with at least a pass in Mathematics, English, and one science subject (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and General Science) will study for three years.
• A holder of NCQF Level 5, Certificate V in Public Health or equivalent, with at least 120 credits, will be granted advanced entry depending on the exemptions granted in accordance with relevant policies.

Modules

Year I

• Introduction to Public Health
• Social & Behavioural Sciences
• Academic Writing & Communication
• Introduction to Psychology
• Computing and Application Programs
• Epidemiology
• Public Health Nutrition
• Primary Health Care
• Disease Prevention & Control

Elective (Choose One)

• Disaster Management
• Drugs, Alcohol, and Society

Year II

• Introduction to Biostatistics
• Global Burden of Disease
• Gender and Health
• Leadership & Management
• Introduction to Project Management
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• Sexual & Reproductive Health
• Health Management Information System
• Health Program Planning & Development
• Introduction to Counselling
• Introduction to Research Methods

Year III

• Health Promotion
• Introduction to Sociology
• Community Health
• Fundamentals of Health Policy
• Environmental and Occupational Health
• Public Health Practicum