Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Community Health Practice(Community Health Practice) in Kenya

Course Name: Bachelor of Science in Community Health Practice(Community Health Practice)
Major Subject: Community Health Practice
Course Category: Degree
Average Study Duration: 4 Years

Colleges Offering Bachelor of Science in Community Health Practice(Community Health Practice)

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Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Community Health Practice(Community Health Practice)

Amref International University , Nairobi
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
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Career Destinations
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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
Kenyatta University, Nairobi
Entry Requirements

i. In addition to meeting the University requirements, candidates for admission to Bachelor of Science in Community Health Course shall be required to have obtained:- Either

ii.A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade C+ (plus) and above with a combination of: - Mathematics C+, Biology/Biological Sciences C+, English or Kiswahili C+. OR

iii. Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions

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