Public Health aims to improve and protect the health of groups of people, rather than about treating individual patients. Public and environmental health prepares graduates to take action to promote healthy lifestyles, prevent disease, protect and improve general health, and improve healthcare services.
Name of the programme
Nature of the program
Programme duration
Career path
Entry requirements
Name of the programme
Bachelor of Science in Environmental and public health
Nature of the program
Bachelor of Environmental and Public health is a full time four-year (8 semesters long) programme
Programme duration
The complete Bachelor of Environmental and Public health programme consists of two parts: a one (1) year general studies section followed by three (3) year of pure Environmental and Public health programs.
Career path
Upon completion of this programme, graduates can pursue their career in the following fields and professions
Public Health Officer
Epidemiologist
Health Educator
Environmental Health Specialist
Healthcare Administrator
Entry requirements
Somali secondary/high school leaving certificate, or its equivalents from a recognized secondary/high school.