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Bachelor of Science in Public Health (Honours)
University of Namibia · Windhoek (Main Campus)
About this programme
A four-year Honours degree training graduates in disease prevention, epidemiology, health-systems management, and community health interventions. Graduates work for the Ministry of Health and Social Services, international NGOs (Global Fund, USAID, UN agencies), and as district health officers.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: at least 25 points.
Programme facts
| Qualification | BSc Public Health (Hons) |
| Institution | University of Namibia |
| Faculty / school | Faculty of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine → School of Nursing & Public Health |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Location | Windhoek (Main Campus) |
| Minimum points | 25 |
| Accreditation | NCHE Accredited |
| Funding / sponsorship | NSFAF Government Funding Available (100% subsidy for NQF 5-8 programmes; subject to means-test thresholds and faculty quota) |
Careers this programme leads to
Public Health Officer Epidemiologist Health Programme Manager (NGO) Health Promotion Officer District Health Officer Disease Surveillance Officer Environmental Health Officer Health Policy Analyst Community Health Coordinator Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (Health)
Source
Published by https://www.unam.edu.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Prospectus-School-of-Nursing-and-Public-Health.pdf.
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