The Public Health programme at Salem University is committed to providing an interdisciplinary, community-focused, and evidence-based education. We prepare graduates to prevent disease, promote health, influence policy, and conduct impactful research for sustainable population health improvement.
Our approach emphasizes equity, ethics, and excellence in all spheres of public health practice. The programme adopts a multidisciplinary, preventive, and holistic approach to human health, integrating classroom theory, community engagement, fieldwork, and research to build graduates who are change agents and problem solvers in public and global health.
We believe that health is a fundamental human right and that a well-prepared public health workforce is key to national development. The curriculum equips students with scientific, analytical, and managerial skills needed to plan, implement, and evaluate public health interventions while developing leadership capacity for health policy formulation and health systems strengthening.
The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Public Health is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to prepare students for impactful careers in public health practice and research. This full-time program follows Salem University’s commitment to interdisciplinary, community-focused, and evidence-based education that emphasizes equity, ethics, and excellence in all spheres of public health practice.
The program structure integrates theoretical knowledge with practical experience through a diverse range of learning modalities. Students engage in traditional lectures, seminars, and interactive tutorials while gaining hands-on experience through field placements in communities and primary health care centres. The curriculum also includes industrial attachments with NGOs, health ministries, and international health agencies, providing students with real-world exposure to public health challenges and solutions.
Practical skill acquisition is enhanced through simulation labs and workshops, while student-led public health campaigns and outreach programs develop leadership and community engagement capabilities. The program culminates in research mentorship and capstone projects that allow students to apply their knowledge to address specific public health issues. This comprehensive approach ensures graduates are well-equipped with the scientific, analytical, and managerial skills needed to plan, implement, and evaluate public health interventions while developing the leadership capacity necessary for health policy formulation and health systems strengthening.
AWARD TITLE
B.Sc.
START DATE
September 2025
DURATION
4 years
STUDY MODE
Full-time
CAMPUS
Nigeria, Lokoja
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The programme follows a progressive structure combining theoretical foundations with practical community engagement and research experience.
Graduates of B.Sc. Public Health are eligible for diverse professional opportunities including:
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Candidates applying for admission into 100 level undergraduate programmes must possess a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ level credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings in WASC, GCE, NECO or its equivalent. Awaiting result is also accepted.
Candidates applying for Direct Entry into 200 level must possess the following
The course fees you’ll pay and the funding available to you depends on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. Visit the links below to find the Undergraduate section.
Find out about grants, bursaries, scholarships and living costs in our undergraduate taught fees and funding section.
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