B.Sc. Public Health

The BSc in Public Health is a multidisciplinary program focused on preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, and communities. Unlike clinical medicine, which focuses on treating individual patients, Public Health looks at the "big picture" to keep entire populations healthy.

Career Paths

• Public Health Officer: Working with government agencies to monitor health trends and manage community health services.

• Epidemiologist: Tracking the spread of diseases and identifying risk factors to prevent future outbreaks.

• Health Educator: Developing materials and programs to teach the public about topics like maternal health, hygiene, or disease prevention.

• Environmental Health Specialist: Ensuring businesses and communities comply with health and safety regulations.

• Occupational Health & Safety Officer: Working within industries to protect the health and safety of employees in the workplace.