B.Sc. Public Health
The BSc in Public Health is a multidisciplinary program focused on preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, and communities. Unlike clinical medicine, which focuses on treating individual patients, Public Health looks at the "big picture" to keep entire populations healthy.
Career Paths
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Public Health Officer: Working with government agencies to monitor health trends and manage community health services.
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Epidemiologist: Tracking the spread of diseases and identifying risk factors to prevent future outbreaks.
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Health Educator: Developing materials and programs to teach the public about topics like maternal health, hygiene, or disease prevention.
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Environmental Health Specialist: Ensuring businesses and communities comply with health and safety regulations.
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Occupational Health & Safety Officer: Working within industries to protect the health and safety of employees in the workplace.
Course Structure
This programme spans 4 academic years. Students are expected to complete all required courses within each level to progress.
1 Year 1
| Code | Course Title | Units | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZU-AHS 100 | Personal Health and Wellness | 2 | Elective |
| AZU-ILS 100 | Information Library Skills | 2 | Elective |
| BIO 101 | General Biology I | 2 | Compulsory |
| BIO 102 | General Biology II | 2 | Compulsory |
| BIO 107 | General Biology Practical I | 1 | Compulsory |
| BIO 108 | General Biology Practical II | 1 | Compulsory |
| CHM 101 | General Chemistry I | 2 | Compulsory |
| CHM 102 | General Chemistry II | 2 | Compulsory |
| CHM 107 | General Chemistry Practical I | 1 | Compulsory |
| CHM 108 | General Chemistry Practical II | 1 | Compulsory |
| COS 101 | Introduction to Computing Science | 3 | Compulsory |
| GST 111 | Communication in English | 2 | Compulsory |
| GST 112 | Nigerian Peoples and Culture | 2 | Compulsory |
| MTH 101 | Elementary Mathematics I | 2 | Compulsory |
| PHY 101 | General Physics I | 2 | Compulsory |
| PHY 102 | General Physics II | 2 | Compulsory |
| PHY 107 | General Physics Practical I | 1 | Compulsory |
| PHY 108 | General Physics Practical II | 1 | Compulsory |
2 Year 2
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3 Year 3
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4 Year 4
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Duration
4 Years Full-time
Tuition Fee
₦877,500.00 / Year
Academic Level
Undergraduate