Faculty of Health Sciences
Vision
To be a premier faculty in health education, research, and innovation, transforming healthcare systems and improving the well-being of communities across Africa and the world.
Mission
To educate and empower health professionals through quality training, interdisciplinary research, and community-centered service that addresses the continent’s pressing health challenges and promotes equitable, accessible healthcare.
Core Values
- Compassion - Committed to caring, empathy, and patient-centered health practices.
- Excellence - Delivering high-quality education, clinical training, and research.
- Ethics - Upholding the highest moral and professional standards in health care.
- Innovation - Encouraging discovery and application of new health technologies and methods.
- Equity - Promoting fair access to health education and services for all.
- Collaboration - Working with health sectors, communities, and global partners.
- Responsiveness - Addressing local and continental health needs with urgency and relevance.
Available Courses & Programs
- Pre-Med Courses
- RN to BSN
- Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
- Concentration in Health Professions
- Concentration in Health Promotion
- Graduate Certificate in the Health Sciences
- Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology
- Graduate Certificate in International Public Health and Applied Epidemiology
- Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health and Applied Epidemiology
- Graduate Certificate in Nursing Management
- Graduate Certificate in Public Health Systems and Applied Epidemiology
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Epidemiology
- Master of International Public Health and Applied Epidemiology
- Master of Environmental Health and Applied Epidemiology
- Master of Public Health Systems and Applied Epidemiology
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Science - Entry Level Clinical Track
- Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Health and Safety
- Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Applications
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Master of (All Subjects)
- Doctor of (All Subjects)
- Post Doctoral Courses (All Subjects)
- Post Doctoral Fellowship (Project Based)
Departments
- Department of Medicine
- Department of Nursing and Midwifery
- Department of Public Health
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health
- Department of Health Systems and Policy
Research Focus Areas
- Infectious Diseases (HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, Emerging Viruses)
- Maternal and Child Health
- Non-Communicable Diseases (Diabetes, Hypertension, Cancer)
- Health Systems Strengthening
- Nutrition and Food Security
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
- Health Informatics and Digital Health
- Traditional and Indigenous Medicine
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Health Response
Community Engagement
- Mobile clinics and rural health outreach programs
- Health education campaigns on sanitation, nutrition, and disease prevention
- Collaboration with ministries of health and NGOs for community health projects
- Student-led health fairs and screening camps
- Service-learning and community-based internships
- Maternal care and immunization programs in underserved areas
Why Study With Us?
- Expert Faculty: Clinicians, researchers, and public health leaders with real-world experience.
- Hands-On Training: Access to teaching hospitals, simulation labs, and community health sites.
- Research Opportunities: Engage in vital research impacting national and regional health policies.
- Global and Local Relevance: Programs tailored to both African health priorities and international standards.
- Career-Ready Graduates: High employability in public health, hospitals, research institutions, and NGOs.
- Commitment to Social Impact: Education focused on addressing Africa’s unique healthcare challenges.