Community Health

Community Health is a field of study that focuses on improving the health and well-being of individuals and groups within a community. It emphasizes disease prevention, health promotion, and the management of health-related issues at the community level. The course prepares students to identify health problems, educate communities, and implement programs that promote healthy living and prevent diseases.

Students of Community Health gain knowledge in areas such as public health, environmental health, nutrition, maternal and child health, epidemiology, sanitation, and community development. The course aims to produce health professionals who can support healthcare delivery, especially in rural and underserved areas.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must possess any of the following qualifications:

• GCE
• WAEC
• NECO
• NABTEB

Applicants must have at least five (5) credit passes, which must include English Language, Biology, Mathematics, and any two of the following subjects:

• Chemistry
• Physics
• Geography
• or other relevant science subjects

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Community Health can work in various sectors, including:

• Community Health Worker
• Public Health Officer
• Health Educator
• Environmental Health Officer
• Maternal and Child Health Officer
• Hospitals and Clinics
• Government Health Departments
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Research and Public Health Programs