Medical professionals focus on treating diseases and injuries in individuals and helping them lead healthy lifestyles, while public health professionals proactively work to prevent them and ensure the well-being of communities. Public health bachelor’s degree enables you to understand the role of social, cultural, political, and geographical conditions in the well-being of the human population with exposure to epidemiology, environmental health, occupational health, health services administration, and behavioral science. It prepares students to develop, implement, and assess public health programs in different scenarios among diverse populations and take necessary measures to minimize health threats. The program enables you to investigate, design sensible public health policies and create campaigns that resonate with the audience and positively influence people worldwide.
It’s a unique blend of research, study, and measures bringing together people from across disciplines, backgrounds, and outlooks to uncover the root causes of health risks and develop long-lasting, innovative solutions that improve the quality of life of the global population.
The public health bachelor degree in Zambia augments your expertise to keep communities healthy, protect workers, tackle infectious diseases, pursue social justice, design public policies, spearhead disaster relief, ensure access to healthcare, and much more.
TAU Zambia offers the best public health graduate programs that empower students with the knowledge and skills required to improve health outcomes and experience a productive career or advance to specialize further in the area of public health and related fields.
The major prepares students for entry-level public health bachelor’s degree jobs and be at the forefront of research, practice, and service in nonprofits, community organizations, government, private sectors, and health care.
Eligibility:
Eligibility:
* Certificate (6 months) + Diploma (1.5 Years) in relevant specialization from recognized university with 3 years of work experience in relevant sector (accepted case to case)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year I | |||
| BPH1111 | Biology | 10 | |
| BPH1112 | Chemistry | 10 | |
| BPH1113 | Mathematics | 10 | |
| BPH1114 | Physics | 10 | |
| BPH1115 | Anatomy and Physiology | 20 | |
| BPH1116 | Principles Of Public Health | 20 | |
| BPH1117 | Public Health, Health Promotion and Education | 20 | |
| BPH1118 | Law and ethics in public health practice | 20 | |
| Year II | |||
| BPH2111 | Public Health Policy and Practice | 16 | |
| BPH2112 | Basics of Biostatistics | 22 | |
| BPH2113 | Principles of Epidemiology | 22 | |
| BPH2114 | Basics of Social and Behavioral Health | 18 | |
| BPH2115 | Health systems research | 22 | |
| BPH2116 | Public Health Informatics: Information systems & Management | 20 | |
| Year III | |||
| BPH3111 | Health and Disease | 18 | |
| BPH3112 | Communicable and Non Communicable Diseases | 24 | |
| BPH3113 | Environmental Health and Pollution | 18 | |
| BPH3114 | Food Technology, Nutrition and Heath | 22 | |
| BPH3115 | Water supply and sanitation management | 22 | |
| BPH3516 | Field attachment | 16 | |
| Year IV | |||
| BPH4111 | Family Health & Demography | 16 | |
| BPH4112 | Maternal and Child Health | 22 | |
| BPH4113 | Health Management & Health Resource Development | 22 | |
| BPH4114 | Health Economics and Health Care Finance | 20 | |
| BPH4115 | Project Work | 40 | |
On successful completion of Bachelor of Public Health programme, graduates are expected to have gained the technical and professional knowledge and interpersonal skills necessary to work as competent professionals. The skills gained in the program will enable them to pursue a range of careers related to public health in Zambia and abroad.
1. Selected themes and issues in public health
2. Factors that influence health and well being
3. Research methods used in public health
4. Theoretical understanding of public health and related fields
1. Apply theory in the assessment of public health policy interventions and developments
2. Develop an understanding of, summaries and synthesize materials from a range of sources to analyze issues in health
3. Identify, synthesize and evaluate relevant primary and secondary data sources
4. Recognize e the diversity of perspectives under pinning public health
5. Reflect on personal knowledge and develop strategies to enhance learning; and
6. Critically appraise research under taken in public health.
1. Independent learning
2. Problem solving skills
3. Data collection and research skills
4. Evaluation and analytical skills
5. Locate and retrieve information from a variety of courses
1. Convey ideas in an appropriate written and /or oral format, including where appropriate, presenting this information.
2. Communicate effectively (in writing and verbally);
3. The ability to select and utilize appropriate computer software
4. Set goals and plan a program of work
5. Develop personal learning style
6. Work independently
7. Sensitivity to the values and interests of others
| Assessment per Course | Weightage |
| Formative (Internal) | |
| 3 MCQ Tests for each Module. Total Module – 4 | 40% |
| Summative (External) | |
| Final Exam (50 MCQ) | 60% |
| Total | 100% |
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Texila American University is the best private university that offers quality higher education in the public health domain. Our degrees are respected and recognized worldwide, and we offer affordable costs and excellent support services for international students as well.
Many opportunities exist in the expansive field of Public Health nationally and globally.
At Texila, we take pride in providing quality higher education backed by experienced, international faculty and world-class support.
We understand that academic resources are a key aspect to succeeding in your doctoral program, and keeping this is mind, we ensure that our online resources are always up to date and of the highest quality.
Upon graduating from the Bachelor of Public Health program, one can opt to upgrade their academic knowledge by pursuing a Master in Public Health.
Students are given extra time to submit assignments and take the test. As a mother, wife and career woman, it was really helpful. The fees are moderately okay and payments are done by instalment. The course is well structured and easy to assimilate.Staff have a great relationship with me as a student
Ms.Esther Ijeoma Kottoh
Bachelor of Public Health program
My Experience with Texila American University has been an excellent one. The unique learning methodology and updated block-based learning modules are very educative, Flexible online programs for learning within your comfort zone. Dedicated student coordinators/mentors working with students on every step throughout the course, guiding students on faculty interactions, projects and assignments to be accomplished within time. In simplicity, ‘Texila American University’ is the best platform one would look to for a great epitome of both professional and academic knowledge.
Mr. Lascol Mwinde
Bachelor of Public Health program
I had a good learning experience at Texila American University. I could easily follow through with the modules provided. The one-on-one sessions, (student-faculty interactions) helped to answer questions encountered during the time of learning. The contextual projects enabled me to understand the concepts learnt fully. Capstone projects always allowed me to integrate everything learnt in the three subject areas. I would recommend Texila to anyone because of the affordable fees as well as being able to study at an internationally recognized university from the comfort of one’s home
Ms.Godfrida M. Tembo
Bachelor of Public Health program
It was a great learning experience with Texila university. It was a test of my hard work and perseverance to complete my MS while working as a Pvt practitioner and complete everyday assignments during the course. Still, it gives great satisfaction to complete successfully.
Dr Ajay Babasaheb Wasade
Bachelor of Public Health program
One of the greatest strengths of public health is that it is based on many sciences and its students and practitioners come from a variety of backgrounds. At TAU Z, you will study with doctors, nurses, social workers, and many others. When you join us, an exciting mix of students will enrich every one of your public health courses.
Our faculty members bring rich educational backgrounds and field experiences to their teaching and mentoring roles. All of them have been trained at excellent institutions, and each of them is actively involved in cutting-edge research on critical public health problems.
There are many public health options for you to consider. But graduate studies are not limited to a series of courses and requirements. At TAU Z, we believe that our students should have opportunities to explore public health from every angle. We have a webinar series in contemporary public health issues, which features state-of-the-art presentations by experts in important and emerging topics.
Faculties are there to support students throughout their BPH journey to discuss academic issues. Students will also have an opportunity to interact more closely with faculty throughout their Learning Management System platform
It is strongly recommended that students hold a 3 years diploma from recognized university or degree in Health Sciences, Life Sciences and Social Sciences.
Nutrition Consultant, Social and Behavioral Health Marketer, Bio-statistician, Community outreach advocate in an inner-city HIV/AIDS clinic, Corporate health promotion department Health officer, Occupational health and safety specialist, Environmental health specialist, Public health educator, Public health information officer Public health analyst, Public health policy coordinator, Global health professional, Research analyst, Health policy adviser, Epidemiologist, Community health worker
Our BPH Program is an Online Distance Blended Mode through Learning Management System (LMS) platform and TAU Z follows Block Pattern
1. TAU Z delivers the program through its Learning Management system and encourage students to complete assessments & lectures via online without any residency classes
2. Pedagogy meets with current decision making our students ready from Day 1.
3. Our Infrastructure is at par with the best in Zambia
4. TAU Z has attracted international students & Faculty within SADC regions giving you a truly International Experience
1. Earn While You Learn – Students get an opportunity to contribute to the school and earn in the process.
2. Students get hands on business, Leadership, Organisation and entrepreneurial experience
3. Helps students to implement the best decisions in critical business situations.
4. The students will be able to foster sound fiscal practices through analysis of financial statements and establishment of accounting procedures to ensure effective managerial decision making.
5. Case studies, Book reviews and Article reviews help the students to develop their learning ability by enhancing their knowledge.
6. Capstone projects and Research work would enhance the student’s knowledge regarding the real time scenarios of business across the globe
