A Growing Field
Public health professionals are central to tackling today's health challenges.
Newly approved for 2026/2027
Department of Public Health
College of Health Sciences | Igbinedion University, Okada
Advancing Health, Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives.
Discover a future in public health through quality education, innovative research, and a commitment to disease prevention, health promotion, and healthier communities.
New programme announcement
Read announcementThe B.Sc. Public Health programme is among the new programmes approved by the National Universities Commission for Igbinedion University, Okada, for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Public Health
Public health protects and improves the health of entire populations. Our department prepares students to understand the causes of disease, prevent illness before it starts, and promote healthier lives in families and communities across Nigeria and beyond.
Housed within the College of Health Sciences, the department combines scientific foundations with a strong commitment to community well-being, ethical practice and leadership.
About the departmentThe Programme
About Our B.Sc. Public Health Programme
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health introduces students to the science and practice of protecting population health — from epidemiology and biostatistics to environmental health, health promotion and health policy.
- Scientific grounding in disease prevention
- Focus on community and population health
- Preparation for public health careers and further study
The programme is designed as a four-year full-time degree that blends foundational sciences, public health practice, epidemiology, health promotion and community-based learning.
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Why Study Public Health at Igbinedion University?
A programme built around prevention, evidence and community impact.
Scientific Foundations
Learn within a College of Health Sciences.
Community Focus
Study health where it begins — in homes, schools and communities.
Purpose-Driven Careers
Prepare for roles that improve lives at population level.
Focus Areas
Our Core Academic Focus Areas
Broad areas of public health that shape learning in the department.
Epidemiology
Studying the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations.
Disease Prevention and Control
Strategies that reduce the burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Environmental Health
How water, sanitation, air and the built environment shape human health.
Community Health
Working with communities to understand and improve local health needs.
Health Promotion and Education
Empowering people with knowledge to make healthier choices.
Biostatistics
Applying statistical methods to collect, analyse and interpret health data.
Global Health
Health challenges and solutions that cross national boundaries.
Public Health Policy
How laws, systems and policy decisions influence population health.
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Public Health Research and Innovation
Research in public health generates the evidence needed to prevent disease and guide policy — from disease surveillance and maternal health to nutrition and health systems.
EpidemiologyEnvironmental HealthMaternal & Child HealthHealth PolicyBiostatistics
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Career Opportunities in Public Health
Examples of fields where public health graduates commonly work.
Government health agencies
International & non-governmental organisations
Community health programmes
Health research & data analysis
Health education & promotion
Postgraduate study & academia
Student Experience
Student Learning and Community Engagement
Students learn through lectures, seminars, group work and research projects, and are encouraged to connect classroom knowledge with the health of real communities.
Specific fieldwork, outreach and internship arrangements will be published once confirmed
Student experience
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Latest News and Events
NUC approves new programmes for Igbinedion University
The National Universities Commission has approved four new programmes for Igbinedion University, Okada. Public Health is introduced for the 2026/2027 academic session.
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Admissions information for prospective Public Health students
Prospective students can find official application guidance on the university admission portal.
Read moreDepartmental seminar series
Details of departmental seminars and health education workshops will be announced here.
Read moreAdmissions 2026/2027
Begin your journey in Public Health
Applications are handled through the official Igbinedion University admission portal.