The Public Health program at Elrazi Medical University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of how to protect and improve the health of individuals and communities. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical foundations and hands-on practical experience, allowing students to engage with real public health challenges at local, national, and global levels.
Students are trained to assess health needs, design and implement effective health programs, influence health policy, and contribute to the prevention and control of diseases. By the end of the program, students are fully equipped to become proactive leaders who can drive sustainable solutions that enhance community health and well-being.
Graduates of the Public Health program are prepared to take on a wide range of impactful roles in healthcare, research, policymaking, and community-based initiatives. Potential career paths include:
Epidemiologist: Study disease patterns, investigate outbreaks, and help design strategies for disease prevention and health promotion.
Health Educator: Develop and deliver educational programs that encourage healthy behaviors within communities and institutions.
Public Health Consultant: Provide advisory and strategic planning services to government agencies, healthcare organizations, and NGOs.
Healthcare Administrator: Oversee the operations of hospitals, clinics, and public health facilities, ensuring effective service delivery.
Global Health Officer: Work with international organizations to address global health challenges such as infectious diseases, malnutrition, and maternal health.Environmental Health Specialist: Assess environmental risks and develop measures to reduce public exposure to harmful environmental factors.
Graduates may find employment in diverse settings, including:
Government Ministries and Public Health Agencies
International and Local NGOs
Hospitals and Primary Healthcare Centers
Research and Academic Institutions
Community Health Organizations
Corporate and Industrial Health Departments
The program also encourages innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling graduates to design and implement community health interventions, social health programs, health-tech solutions, and advocacy initiatives aimed at improving population health outcomes.
Communication in English
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
General Biology I & II
General Biology Practicals I & II
General Chemistry I & II
General Chemistry Practicals I & II
Elementary Mathematics I
Introduction to Computer Science
General Physics I & II
General Physics Practicals I & II
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Philosophy, Logic, and Human Existence
General Microbiology
Anatomy of Upper & Lower Limbs
General Biochemistry
Introductory Physiology and Blood
Introduction to Public Health
Biostatistics
Principles of Epidemiology & Immunisation Techniques
Demography and Social Statistics in Public Health
Peace and Conflict Resolution
Venture Creation
Public Health Microbiology & Parasitology/Entomology
Health Program Planning and Evaluation
Occupational Health and Disaster Management
Environmental Health and Public Health Law
Family and Reproductive Health
Community Health Practicum I
Public Health Nutrition
Health Policy and Finance
Health Systems Planning, Management & Administration
Health Sociology
Community Health Care Practicum II
Epidemiology, Disease Control & Surveillance
International and Global Health
Principles of Pharmacology, Therapeutics & Substance Abuse
Research Project
