Programs and admission information
1.Bachelor of Science (BSc) in public health officer
- Duration of the program: Four years program
- Admission criteria:
The department needs students who:
- Have successfully complete the preparatory program
- Meet the set criteria of the higher education to join the higher learning institutions
- Be physically fit (at least the candidate should be physically healthy capable of undertaking the four techniques of diagnosis of disease in clinical medicine i.e inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation)
- Female candidates will be encouraged
2.Master of Public Health (MPH) in General public Health with different modalities (Regular, weekend, and Summary)
- Duration of the program: for Regular program (2 years); for Weekend program (2.5 years) and for summer program (4 years)
- Admission requirements:
- Academic requirements:
- Educational background: Applicants to the postgraduate for Master of Public Health in General track should have a minimum of first degree in health fields from recognized higher institutions in recognized field of studies by health authorities (Health Officer, Nursing, pharmacy, Medical Laboratory sciences, Medicine, Midwifery, Environmental Health, demography, health informatics, occupational health, Nutrition, anesthesia, physiotherapy, family health and other health fields).
- CGPA: 2.50 and above
- Entrance exam: The applicant must pass entrance examination, with minimum score of 50%. But the pass mark is subject to intake capacity of the school.
- Non- academic Requirements
- Age: To be enrolled in the program the maximum applicant’s age is 40 years.
- Work Experience: The applicant must have at least two years of work experience after obtaining the bachelor’s degree.
- Recommendation: The applicant must be supported through at least two letters of recommendation (1 from the applicant’s undergraduate instructors, 1 from the employers or professional associations).
PhD in Public health
- Duration of the program: 4 years
- Admission requirements:
- Prospective candidates must have at least a master’s degree in public health or other health science fields. The admission interview aims at evaluating the candidates' academic potential, work experience and attitudinal preparation to pursue a postgraduate program at the doctoral level.
1. The candidate must have at least one publication in peer-reviewed journals.
2. CGPA of 3 or above or its equivalent in ECTS
3. Presentation of a sound preliminary PhD proposal concept note (synopsis)
4. Willingness to participate in the University’s teaching roles
5. Official transcript of BSc, and master degree
6. Copies of the BSc and master’s degree
7. Proof of budget for conducting PhD research (signed sponsorship)
8. Recommendation letters from two referees, two of which are academicians in a related field of the candidate
9. At least one academic supervisor/advisor from the department of public Health