Bachelor of Public Health in Health Information
About this programme
Public health organizations are faced with the challenge of: Collecting and analyzing data related to the health of a population, and Managing this data to maximize efficiency and efficacy. There is a growing need for public health professionals who possess the knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate public health information systems.This programme introduces students to concepts and the important role of population in health. It focuses on the methods to collect demographic information and their use in the planning of health programs and services; introduces students to the use of data in health management and planning. It also focuses on generating knowledge from data collected as well as the design and management of the Health Management Information System of the Ministry of Health of Ghana, and the outputs that can be generated to improve the health of Ghanaians.
Entry requirements
Science Students For Ghanaian applicants, candidates should have Core Mathematics, English and Integrated Science (Minimum C6) with three electives from Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Elective Mathematics. For foreign candidates, required subjects will be Science: English, Mathematics, Biology/Agriculture, Physics and Chemistry plus one Arts subjectand Further Mathematics. Non-Science Students For Ghanaian applicants, candidates should have passes (A1-C6) respectively in three (3) core subjects: Integrated Science, English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies in addition to credit passes (A1-C6) in three (3) of the following elective subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Elective Mathematics, Food and Nutrition, General Knowledge in Arts, Economics, Animal Husbandry, Geography, Literature, General Agriculture, Information Communication Technology and Management in Living. Top Up To enter the Top-Up Programme, candidates must have: Obtained a diploma from a Ministry of Health training institution or institutions whose diplomas are recognized by the University Professional Certificate Holders in SRN and Public health Nursing (PHN) Obtained a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 2.50 or better in the Diploma Programme.