Continuous + summative
Each course carries continuous assessment plus a summative end-of-semester examination. Specific weights and formats are detailed in each course outline.
- Duration 4 years
- Credits 120–180
- Mode Full-time
- Accreditation Fully accredited
I.
About
About the programme.
Programme description pending.
II.
Curriculum
Four levels, one journey.
73 courses across 4 levels, totalling 141 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.
100
Level
20 courses
33 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CULCTC121 |
Character in Leadership | 1 | 1 | Core |
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 |
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 |
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 |
COS101 |
Introduction to Computing Sciences | 3 | 1 | Core |
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 |
MTH101 |
Elementary Mathematics I Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements and venn diagrams. Real numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers… | 2 | 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 |
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 |
GST112 |
Nigerian Peoples & Culture Indigenous cultures, value systems, social institutions, contemporary issues. Required NUC general-studies course. | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
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 |
BIO102 |
General Biology II | 2 | 2 | Core |
CHM102 |
General Chemistry II | 2 | 2 | Core |
CHM108 |
General Chemistry Practical II | 1 | 2 | Core |
BIO108 |
General Biology Practical II | 1 | 2 | Core |
CULGST104 |
TECH PLUS I | 1 | 2 | Core GST |
200
Level
16 courses
32 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 | 2 | 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 andImmunisation techniques) | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-PHS205 |
Human Genetics in Public Health | 2 | 1 | Core |
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-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 |
PublicHealthMicrobiologyand 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 PracticumI | 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 PracticumII | 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 inHealth 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.
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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