Public Health

Course Description

The Diploma in Public Health at Royo College of Medical and Health Sciences is a 3-year program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to promote and protect public health. Graduates of this program will be equipped to manage health programs, conduct research, implement disease prevention strategies, and advocate for improved healthcare services in communities. The course prepares students to work in government health departments, NGOs, hospitals, and public health organizations.

Program Overview

📌 Duration: 3 years (Theory + Practical Training + Fieldwork)

📌 Mode of Study: Classroom learning, community-based projects, and practical field attachments

Admission Requirements (Kenya)

To be eligible for the Diploma in Public Health, applicants must meet the following minimum KCSE requirements:

✅ Mean Grade: C (Plain) or higher

✅ English/Kiswahili: C (Plain) or higher

✅ Biology/Health Sciences: C (Plain) or higher

✅ Mathematics/Physics: C- (Minus) or higher

Course Content

The curriculum focuses on key areas in public health, including:

🏥 Introduction to Public Health – Understanding the fundamentals of public health practices

🧪 Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance – Studying patterns of diseases and how to control outbreaks

💉 Health Promotion & Education – Strategies for educating communities on health practices and disease prevention

🍏 Nutrition & Public Health – Promoting healthy eating and nutrition in populations

💊 Environmental Health & Sanitation – Ensuring safe environments and improving sanitation standards

🩺 Maternal & Child Health – Providing healthcare services to mothers and children

🚑 Health Policy & Management – Managing health services and understanding health policies

Students will engage in fieldwork, working with local health authorities and organizations to gain hands-on experience in public health initiatives and community health assessments.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as:

🏥 Public Health Officers – Working in health programs to promote disease prevention and health education

🌍 Epidemiologists – Tracking disease patterns and implementing strategies for controlling outbreaks

🏢 Health Educators – Educating communities on hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention

🚑 Community Health Workers – Providing primary healthcare services and health advocacy

📋 Health Administrators – Managing healthcare facilities, health programs, and public health campaigns

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be well-positioned to contribute to public health efforts and advance into further studies in public health, health management, or related fields.

For enrollment and further details, contact Royo College of Medical and Health Sciences today!