Amref International University BSc in Community Health Practice | Amref International University BSc in Community Health Practice
A unique programme, the BSc. Community Health Practice provides the ideal start for a career in community health. Learning directly from the world-leading Amref Health Africa experts (currently running health programmes or with footprints in over 37 countries across the African continent. You also have the opportunity to simultaneously apply your knowledge and skills through organised practical sessions or field experience.
The development of Bachelor of Science in Community Health Practice is informed by Amref Health Africa’s firm foundation in community health practice for over 60 years and Africa’s need for practitioners who are well equipped to ensure effective implementation of the universal health care. Inherent are the principles of diversity, equity and inclusivity.
Course per Trimester
Year 1
Trimester 1
Communication Skills
Critical Thinking and Academic writing
Information Communication Technology
Introduction to Social Psychology
Principles of Community Health : Field work incorporated
First Aid and Safety
Trimester 2
Medical Sociology and Anthropology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
HIV/AIDS Education
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Culture and Ethics
Trimester 3
Principles of Community Nutrition
Medical Parasitology
Entomology
Principles of Environmental Health: Field work incorporated
Year 2
Trimester 1
Biostatistics
Maternal and Child Nutrition: Field work incorporated
Communicable Diseases
Epidemiology
Behaviour Change Communication: Field work incorporated
Community Entrepreneurship
Trimester 2
Non-Communicable Diseases
Health Promotion
Demography and Population Studies
Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Drug and Substance Abuse
Principles of Community Health Strategy: Field work incorporated
Trimester 3
Disease Surveillance
Applied Community Health Strategy
Research Methods
Community Health Information Systems
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: Field work incorporated
Year 3
Trimester 1
Structured Field Practicum
Community Strategy
Disease Surveillance
Research Data Collection
Trimester 2
Health Economics
Health Information System
Health Policy Development and Planning
Reproductive Health
Mental Health
Project Management
Trimester 3
High Impact Interventions
Human Resources Management
Needs Assessment and Partnership Development
Disaster Risk Management: Field work incorporated
Resource Mobilisation
Year 4
Trimester 1
Research Project
Health Systems Strengthening
Health Needs of Specialised Groups
Global Health
Monitoring & Evaluation
Admission Requirements
KCSE (or equivalent) Certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+
minimum of C in Biology and Chemistry
minimum C in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics/Physics;
KACE with a minimum of two principal passes
including Biology and subsidiary passes in Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics;
Diploma (with a mean grade of C) in Public Health, Environmental Health, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Community Health, Human Nutrition;
The equivalent or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Public Health, Environmental Health, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Community Health, Human Nutrition or the equivalent of any of these qualifications from an institution recognised by the University Senate.
Career Destinations
Qualified community health practitioners are an essential component of ensuring easy access to health for all across Africa, some of the career opportunities include being a project and programme managers in the following organisations:
Local & International Non-Governmental Organisations
Public & Government funded Health Organisations: Ministry Of Health & Health Parastatal
Private organisations as managers at various levels of healthcare systems.
