Course Entry Requirements:
- KCSE (or equivalent) Certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+
minimum of C in Biology and Chemistry
minimum C in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics/Physics;
- KACE with a minimum of two principal passes
including Biology and subsidiary passes in Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics;
- Diploma (with a mean grade of C) in Public Health, Environmental Health, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Community Health, Human Nutrition;
- The equivalent or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Public Health, Environmental Health, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Community Health, Human Nutrition or the equivalent of any of these qualifications from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
Tuition: KES 79,270 per trimester
Mode of Study: Full time /Part time
Course Outline:
Year 1
Trimester 1
Communication Skills
Critical Thinking and Academic writing
Information Communication Technology
Introduction to Social Psychology
Principles of Community Health : Field work incorporated
First Aid and Safety
Trimester 2
Medical Sociology and Anthropology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
HIV/AIDS Education
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Culture and Ethics
Overview
Course Details
Entry Requirements
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Career Destinations
Next Steps
A unique programme, the BSc. Community Health Practice provides the ideal start for a career in community health. Learning directly from the world-leading Amref Health Africa experts (currently running health programmes or with footprints in over 37 countries across the African continent. You also have the opportunity to simultaneously apply your knowledge and skills through organised practical sessions or field experience.
The development of Bachelor of Science in Community Health Practice is informed by Amref Health Africa’s firm foundation in community health practice for over 60 years and Africa’s need for practitioners who are well equipped to ensure effective implementation of the universal health care. Inherent are the principles of diversity, equity and inclusivity.
Course Outline
Year 1
Trimester 1
Communication Skills
Information Communication Technology
Introduction to Social Psychology
Critical Thinking and Academic writing
Principles of Community Health : Field work incorporated
First Aid and Safety
Trimester 2
Medical Sociology and Anthropology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Culture and Ethics
HIV/AIDS Education
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Trimester 3
Medical Parasitology
Entomology
Principles of Community Nutrition
Principles of Environmental Health: Field work incorporated
Year 2
Trimester 1
Communicable Diseases
Epidemiology
Behaviour Change Communication: Field work incorporated
Biostatistics
Maternal and Child Nutrition: Field work incorporated
Community Entrepreneurship
Trimester 2
Demography and Population Studies
Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Non-Communicable Diseases
Health Promotion
Drug and Substance Abuse
Principles of Community Health Strategy: Field work incorporated
Trimester 3
Research Methods
Community Health Information Systems
Disease Surveillance
Applied Community Health Strategy
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: Field work incorporated
Year 3
Trimester 1
Structured Field Practicum
Community Strategy
Disease Surveillance
Research Data Collection
Trimester 2
Health Economics
Health Information System
Health Policy Development and Planning
Reproductive Health
Mental Health
Project Management
Trimester 3
High Impact Interventions
Needs Assessment and Partnership Development
Disaster Risk Management: Field work incorporated
Human Resources Management
Resource Mobilisation
Year 4
Trimester 1
Health Needs of Specialised Groups
Global Health
Research Project
Health Systems Strengthening
Monitoring & Evaluation