B.Sc. Public Health

Department of Public Health | 4 years

Programme Overview

At Topfaith University, the B.Sc. Public Health programme trains students to protect, promote, and improve the health of populations — not just individuals. Addressing the social, environmental, and behavioural determinants of health, the programme prepares graduates to lead initiatives in disease prevention, health policy, epidemiology, and community health development across Nigeria and the African continent.

Programme Highlights:

  • Duration: 4 years
  • Curriculum: Multidisciplinary and population-focused, integrating epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, environmental health, and social sciences — aligned with NUC standards and global public health competencies
  • Facilities: Research and data analysis labs, health promotion resource centres, and access to epidemiological and public health databases
  • Faculty: Public health experts, epidemiologists, health policy analysts, and community health practitioners with field and academic experience
  • Focus Areas: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Education and Promotion, Health Policy and Management, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, Infectious Disease Control, Global Health, and Research Methods
  • Ethics & Professionalism: Strong foundation in public health ethics, community rights, health equity, and the responsibilities of public health professionals in addressing health disparities

Why Study Public Health at Topfaith University?

  • A programme directly relevant to Nigeria's most pressing health challenges — infectious disease, maternal mortality, and non-communicable disease
  • Research opportunities and field practicum placements in healthcare agencies, NGOs, and government health institutions
  • Interdisciplinary training that positions graduates at the interface of science, policy, and community action
  • Strong preparation for postgraduate studies in public health, global health, and health management