BSc Public Health — Caleb University

Duration 4 years
Credits 120–180
Mode Full-time
Accreditation Fully accredited

I. About

About the programme.

Programme description pending.

Department Department of Public Health

Faculty College of Health Sciences

Code BSc-PUBH

II. Curriculum

Four levels, one journey.

79 courses across 4 levels, totalling 153 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.

100 Level

22 courses 38 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`GST111`	Communication in English I Listening and speaking skills, reading and writing techniques, language and society. Builds the academic English foundation expected of all…	2	1	Core GST
`BIO101`	General Biology I	2	1	Core
`BIO107`	General Biology Practical I	1	1	Core
`CHM101`	General Chemistry I	2	1	Core
`CHM107`	General Chemistry Practical I	1	1	Core
`MTH101`	Elementary Mathematics I Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements and venn diagrams. Real numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers…	2	1	Core
`COS101`	Introduction to Computing Sciences	3	1	Core
`PHY101`	General Physics I Space and time. units and dimension. vectors and scalars. differentiation of vectors: displacement, velocity and acceleration. Kinematics. …	2	1	Core
`PHY107`	Practical physics i This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of ex…	1	1	Core
`CULGST121`	Character in Leadership I	1	1	Core GST
`CULMTH103`	Elementary Statistics Statistical data. Types, sources and methods of collection. Presentation of data. Tables chart and graph. Errors and approximations. Freque…	2	1	Core
`GST112`	Nigerian Peoples & Culture Indigenous cultures, value systems, social institutions, contemporary issues. Required NUC general-studies course.	2	2	Core GST
`BIO102`	General Biology II	2	2	Core
`BIO108`	General Biology Practical II	1	2	Core
`CHM102`	General Chemistry II	2	2	Core
`CHM108`	General Chemistry Practical II	1	2	Core
`PHY102`	General physics ii Forces in nature. Electrostatics (electric charge and its properties, methods of charging). Coulomb’s law and superposition. Electric field…	2	2	Core
`PHY108`	General physics practical ii This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of ex…	1	2	Core
`CULMTH102`	Elementary Mathematics III Geometric representation of vectors in 1-3 dimensions, components, direction cosines. Addition, scalar, multiplication of vectors, linear i…	2	2	Core
`CULGST104`	Tech Plus I	1	2	Core GST
`CUL-GST114`	Environmental and Sustainable Development	3	2	Elective GST
`CUL-GST116`	Use of Library	2	2	Elective GST

200 Level

20 courses 39 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`ENT211`	Entrepreneurship & Innovation Business idea generation, opportunity recognition, business model design, startup financing. Required NUC course aligning graduates with na…	2	1	Core GST
`MCB201`	INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY	2	1	Core
`ANA201`	Anatomy of Upper & Lower Limbs	3	1	Core
`BCH201`	General Biochemistry I	2	1	Core
`PIO201`	Introduction to Physiology and Blood	2	1	Core
`PHS201`	Introduction to Public Health	2	1	Core
`PHS203`	Principles of Epidemiology (infectious disease epidemiology and Immunisation techniques)	2	1	Core
`CUL-PHS205`	Human Genetics in Public Health	2	1	Core
`CULGST203`	Tech Plus II	1	1	Core GST
`CULGST221`	Character in Leadership II	1	1	Core GST
`GST212`	Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence	2	2	Core GST
`PHS202`	Biostatistics	2	2	Core
`ANA210`	Anatomy (Systemic)	2	2	Core
`PHS204`	Demography and Social Statistics in Public Health	2	2	Core
`BCH202`	General Biochemistry II	2	2	Core
`CUL-GST214`	Contemporary Health Issues	2	2	Core GST
`CUL-GST216`	Leadership Skills	2	2	Core GST
`CUL-PHS218`	Introduction to Health Education and Promotion	2	2	Core
`CUL-PHS220`	Research Methodology in Public Health	2	2	Core
`CUL-PHS222`	School Health Education	2	2	Core

300 Level

20 courses 38 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`PHS301`	Public Health Microbiology and Parasitology/Entomology	2	1	Core
`PHS303`	Environmental Health and Public Health Laws	2	1	Core
`PHS305`	Family and Reproductive Health	1	1	Core
`CUL-PHS307`	Health Economics	2	1	Core
`CUL-PHS309`	Introduction to Primary Health Care	2	1	Core
`CUL-PHS311`	Community Directed Intervention	2	1	Core
`CUL-PHS313`	Public Health Services	2	1	Core
`CUL-PHS315`	Research Ethics	2	1	Core
`CUL-PHS317`	Stress Management	2	1	Elective
`CUL-PHS319`	Social Marketing	2	1	Elective
`GST312`	Peace and Conflict Resolution	2	2	Core GST
`ENT312`	Venture Creation	2	2	Core GST
`PHS302`	Health Programme Planning and Evaluation	2	2	Core
`PHS304`	Occupational Health and Disaster Management	2	2	Core
`PHS306`	Community Health Practicum I	2	2	Core
`PHS308`	Public Health Nutrition	1	2	Core
`CUL-PHS312`	Epidemiology of Neglected Tropical Diseases	2	2	Core
`CUL-PHS310`	Human Behaviour in Health and Illness	2	2	Core
`CUL-PHS314`	Public Health Administration and Management	2	2	Core
`CUL-PHS316`	Seminar and Public Speaking in Public Health	2	2	Core

400 Level

17 courses 38 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`PHS401`	Health Policy and Finance	2	1	Core
`PHS403`	Health Sociology	2	1	Core
`PHS405`	Community Health Care Practicum II	2	1	Core
`PHS407`	Epidemiology, Disease Control & Surveillance	2	1	Core
`PHS409`	International and Global Health	2	1	Core
`PHS411`	Principles of Pharmacology, Therapeutics, and Substance Abuse	2	1	Core
`CUL-PHS415`	Health Information and Curriculum Strategy	3	1	Core
`CUL-PHS413`	Control of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases	2	1	Core
`CUL-PHS417`	Immunology and Immunization	2	1	Core
`PHS402`	Health System Planning, Management and Administration	2	2	Core
`PHS400`	Research Project	3	2	Core
`CUL-PHS404`	Academic-Practice Collaboration in Health Care	2	2	Elective
`CUL-CYB414`	Artificial Intelligence	2	2	Elective
`CUL-PHS416`	Advocacy and Fundraising Methods	2	2	Core
`CUL-PHS418`	Proposal for Grant Writing in Public Health	2	2	Core
`CUL-PHS420`	Mental Health	3	2	Core
`CUL-PHS422`	Communication for Health Media and Technology	3	2	Elective

Course descriptions and learning outcomes are reviewed annually in line with NUC CCMAS guidelines and industry feedback.

III. Learning outcomes

What you'll be able to do.

Detailed learning outcomes for this programme are being finalised. Contact admissions for an indicative outline.

VI. Assessment

How you'll be assessed.

Continuous + summative

Each course carries continuous assessment plus a summative end-of-semester examination. Specific weights and formats are detailed in each course outline.

External examiners

In line with NUC requirements, qualified academics from other Nigerian universities review examination questions, moderate marks, and assess degree projects.

CCMAS compliance

The programme follows the National Universities Commission's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards.

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BSc Public Health.