Bachelor of Public Health

• Bachelor

  Degree

• English

  Language of instructions

• 4 years

  Years of study

• Distance

  Study mode

• Somalia, Mogadishu

  Location

As the first Bachelor of Public Health degree in Somalia, our unique program will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to deal with emerging issues in Public Health that affect both local and international communities. This innovative program focuses on individual, community, and population health and wellness with an emphasis on health promotion, health administration, health policy, and health programming and evaluation. You will learn about the biological, social and environmental determinants of important health issues, and explore disease prevention and health promotion strategies. You will study emerging diseases and chronic health issues in both developing and developed countries. The knowledge and practical skills you will gain can be applied to developing public health programs and policies; planning, implementing, and managing disease prevention and health promotion programs, and conducting health research. There are also many opportunities for self-directed study, internships with community partners, research experiences, and international study placements.