Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)

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.

Duration

4 Years

Eligibility:

Five (5) “O” level credits or better which must include English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics

Duration

2 Years

Eligibility:

3 years Diploma in relevant specialty from recognized university
2 years Diploma in relevant specialty from recognized university with 3 years of work experience

* 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)

Structure of the Program

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

What Do You Gain?

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.

Knowledge

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

Thinking skills

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.

Subject Based Practical skills

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

Skills for life and work (general skills)

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

Teaching Methodology

Total 16 weeks in the Trimester (2 courses per trimester)
4 Modules Per Course, 3 Units per Module & 6 (5-7) Chapters in each Unit = (4*3*6)= 72 Chapters
Instructional hours through University Campus: Per course 14 hours (2hrs x 1days x 7 weeks)
Suggestive Lecture Duration: 1 Module in two Classes (2 hrs per class/ per week)
(Live Lectures – Other than Lusaka Students will receive the transmission of the weekly lectures at the Facility Centre or LMS platform (as per the availability) and shall also have the privilege to join at TAU Campus for any ongoing class at their convenience)

Academic Delivery and Assessment

On-Campus program is delivered in Semester pattern and On-line mode of program is delivered in Trimester/Block pattern.

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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Why Choose Us?

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.

Career Opportunity

Many opportunities exist in the expansive field of Public Health nationally and globally.

Health Care Consultant
Health Care Manager
Public Health Research
Public Policy Research & Development
Public Records Data Research and Information Services & much more…

Faculty and Support

At Texila, we take pride in providing quality higher education backed by experienced, international faculty and world-class support.

Faculty

Our faculty members come from international backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that your period of study with us is successful. With a prime focus on timely and constructive feedback, we ensure continuous academic development.

Student Mentors

Our faculty mentors are experts in dissertation research and delivery and they are specifically assigned to help you seamlessly navigate your academic experience.

Academic Advisors

With the supervision and guidance of our academic advisors, you will be able to make the right choices regarding both your major and minor subjects.

Academic Head

Our experienced academic heads provide expert guidance to our students to ensure that their period of study is smooth and effortless. They provide guidance in all subject matters and can be reached either through emails or telephone calls.

Online Resources

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.

e-Journal

Our e-journals are published periodically and is accessible to all our students. Since 2012, we have developed an extensive collection of journals that will be extremely useful for your thesis and dissertation research and planning.

Thesis/Dissertation Support

A successful dissertation requires both extensive research and planning. With the help of our dissertation and academic planning tools, you will be able to identify focus areas and successfully create noteworthy research papers and dissertations.

Further Study Opportunities

Upon graduating from the Bachelor of Public Health program, one can opt to upgrade their academic knowledge by pursuing a Master in Public Health.

Testimonials

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

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

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

FAQ'S

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 Zambia, we believe that our students should have opportunities to explore public health from every angle. We have a webinar series on 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 a 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 Zambia follows Block Pattern.

1. TAU Z delivers the program through its Learning Management system and encourages students to complete assessments & lectures 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 the analysis of financial statements and the 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.

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Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)

Bachelor of Public Health

Master of Public Health

Duration

4 Years

Duration

2 Years

Structure of the Program

What Do You Gain?

Knowledge

Thinking skills

Subject Based Practical skills

Skills for life and work (general skills)

Teaching Methodology

Academic Delivery and Assessment

Apply Now

Why Choose Us?

Career Opportunity

Faculty and Support

Faculty

Student Mentors

Academic Advisors

Academic Head

Online Resources

e-Journal

Thesis/Dissertation Support

Further Study Opportunities

Testimonials

FAQ'S

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