Department of Health System Management and Public Health
Academic Programmes - Department of Health System Management and Public Health
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COURSE TITLE |
REQUREMENTS |
DURATION |
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Diploma in Technology in Health Records and Information Technology |
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with D+(plus) in Maths A/B. |
8 Semesters |
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Bachelor in Technology in Community Health and Wellness |
KCSE Mean Grade C+(plus) with C+ (plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Maths /Physics and English/Kiswahili or 3-year Diploma of Technology in Community and Public Health together with KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) |
11 Semesters (integrated programme) 6 Semesters (part time) |
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Diploma in Community and Public Health |
KCSE Mean Grade C (plain) with C- (minus) in Biology, Chemistry, Maths/Physics and English/Kiswahili |
8 Semesters |
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Diploma in Community Health Wellness |
KCSE Mean grade C Plain with C- (minus) in Biology, Chemistry, Maths/Physics and English/Kiswahili |
8 Semesters |
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B-Tech in Community and Public Health |
KCSE C+ with C+ (plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Maths/Physics and English/Kiswahili |
11 Semesters |
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Masters of Public Health |
At least a Second Class (Upper Division) Honours degree from a recognized university or |
4 Semesters |
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PhD in Public Health |
A holder of Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; Master’s degree in the relevant field; A holder of TU-K Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods |
6 semesters |
Career Prospects
Graduates of Community and Public Health, fixed exciting opportunities in both public and private sectors in local Health Educators. Other find work in university systems as researchers. Others find careers in non-profit organisations in areas such health advocacy, policy, or research for organisations such as the Red Cross, or a local non-profit that focuses on specific health issues. Students will also have an opportunity to work with the Ministry of Health, Community Health Officers, Non-governmental organisation as well as support national and grassroots health organisation. Students can also pursue academic career advancement such as in Masters of Public Health and PhD in Public Health.