Bachelor of Public Health (Disease Control)
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Program Description
The Bachelor of Public Health (Disease Control) trains students to prevent, detect, and manage infectious and noninfectious diseases in communities. You will study epidemiology, microbiology, infection prevention and control, biostatistics, health promotion, environmental health, and health systems. The program combines classroom theory with laboratory practice and fieldwork, preparing you for roles such as public health officer, disease surveillance officer, medical laboratory technician, or healthcare administrator. Graduates work with Ghana Health Service, NGOs, hospitals, and research institutions to protect population health and respond to outbreaks. If you enjoy science, community service, and solving health problems, this program opens strong career paths and opportunities to make real impact.
Aims & Objectives
Develop practical skills in outbreak investigation and epidemiological surveillance, demonstrated by conducting field case studies and reporting findings.
Master basic laboratory diagnostic techniques and infection prevention procedures, assessed through practical exams and competency checklists.
Understand biostatistics and health data management, shown by analysing public health datasets and producing summary reports.
Apply health promotion and community engagement methods, evidenced by planning and delivering at least one community intervention during field placement.
Why Choose This Program?
High demand and clear career paths
Ghana needs trained disease control professionals in public health, laboratories, and health administration, offering steady job prospects with government and NGOs.
Hands-on field and lab experience
The program includes practical lab work and community placements that build real-world skills employers expect.
Direct impact on community health
You will work on disease prevention and outbreak response, giving you the chance to protect families and improve health outcomes.
Data and digital skills for modern practice
Training in health information systems and data analysis prepares you for roles that use technology to monitor and control diseases.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Designing case definitions, conducting contact tracing, analysing incidence trends, and producing outbreak reports using standard protocols.
Performing microscopy, rapid diagnostic tests, and basic molecular assay workflows under laboratory safety and quality control standards.
Collecting, cleaning and analysing health data using tools like DHIS2, Epi Info, and Excel, and interpreting results for decision making.
Implementing standard precautions, sterilisation, waste management, and outbreak containment measures in clinical and community settings.
Tools & Resources
DHIS2
Epi Info
Microsoft Excel or SPSS
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Heavy science and statistics workload
Balancing theory with practical skills
Tips & Advice
Use study groups, attend tutorials, and schedule regular revision sessions to build understanding step by step.
Prioritise hands-on sessions, practice lab skills early, and relate theory to field examples to reinforce learning.
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