Description
Course Objective: Students pursuing their undergraduate degree in public health gain knowledge and skills in the five disciplines of public health: biostatistics, epidemiology, health policy and management, social and behavioural sciences and environmental health. Students enrolled at IDM learn about the public health care system in Botswana, at regional level and globally as well as emerging public health concerns such as pandemic infectious disease and new threats to the environment. Upon completing the undergraduate degree in Public Health, graduates typically work in areas such as public health departments, hospitals, private sector health agencies, human services agencies, rehabilitation centres, wellness centres, community health organizations, family planning clinics etc.
Target Group: BGCSE or equivalent with Pass in English and Mathematics. A Pass in Biology is an added advantage. Holders of Diploma in Public Health or any Diploma in a health related program from a recognized institution will start the programme at Year 3.
Additional information
| Language | English |
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| Level | NCQF LEVEL 7 |
| Minimum requirements | Applicants will be admitted to this qualification if they meet any of the following: |
| Assessment and Evaluation | Student learning shall be assessed using both formative and summative |
| Mode of delivery | Full Time, Block Release |
| Employment Pathways | (Possible jobs or employment which the holder of this qualification may take up) |
| Campus | Gaborone, Francistown |
