University of Livingstonia Bachelor of Public Health

University of Livingstonia Bachelor of Public Health Course Details And Entry Requirements

University of Livingstonia Bachelor of Public Health; Public Health Programme is approved by Medical council of Malawi and Registered and Accredited by National Council of Higher Education (NCHE).

Objectives of Public Health Programme
On the completion of the course, students should be able to:
a. Apply the knowledge and skills for the assessment of public health issues and health care practices;
b. Provide leadership in the practice of public health;
c. Conduct research and provide consultancy services to the relevant agencies and organizations;
d. Find short and long- term solutions to public health problems rocking Malawi, Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region and beyond.
e. Progress excellently in their profession and career in Public Health and related fields like International Health and Global Health.

Fields introduced in Public Health- Undergraduate.
1. Health Promotion & Disease Control
2. Environmental and Occupational Health
3. Health Policy and Economics
4. Evidence Based Research and Bioethics
5. Epidemiology and Biostatistics
6. Health Systems Strengthening and Quality Assurance
7. Primary Healthcare and Community Health
8. Global and International Health
9. Climate Change and Health
10. Industrial Practicum (LEVELS 2 & 3)
11. Basics in Public Health Practice: Communications Skills, General Biology, Calculus, Computer Applications

• Applicants should have a full MSCE certificate with six (6) credits and/or less than 36 aggregate points. Duration 4 years
• Paramedics and Medical Assistants shall be admitted in second year. Duration 2 years
• The credit subjects should include English, Physical Science, Clinical Medicine, Biology and Mathematics.
• Applicants with Diplomas or equivalent qualifications in (Nursing and Midwifery, biomedical sciences, Clinical Medicine, Environmental Health) obtained from recognised institutions may start in 3^rd year subject to verification of their past course work. Duration 3 years