Diploma In Public Health

Offered by the

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND ENVIORNMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES AND ABMA THROUGH INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Programme Structure

The DPH is designed to combine theory and practice in the field of public health. The programme is divided into three parts: continuous assessment, examination and practicum. The curriculum has been structured into modules to be delivered in six semesters over a three-year period.

Admission Criteria

MUBAS and ABMA subscribe to the Multiple-Entry-Multiple-Exit philosophy. This philosophy allows learners to join and exit the programme at different stages while recognising the type of learning that they have acquired.

Entry Requirements

The programme has two entry points:

Generic entry

A candidate with MSCE, O level or its equivalent shall join the programme in Year 1.

Mature entry

A candidate with MSCE, O level or its equivalent industrial experience and a Certificate in Public Health or equivalent qualification from recognized institutions shall join the programme in Year 2.

Selection Criteria

Selection of applicants will be based on consideration of individual achievements and in the case of mature candidates work experience. Entry into the programme will be open to candidates who conform to the following criteria

Normal entry candidates

Candidates to be considered for enrolment in first year must have:

At least four credits at MSCE or its equivalent including English, mathematics, physical science (physics and chemistry), and biology.

Mature entry candidates

At least four credits at MSCE or its equivalent including English mathematics, physical science (physics and chemistry), and biology. In addition, they should possess a Certificate in a health-related programme from a recognised institution and two years’ work experience.

Mature candidates will be enrolled at year 2.

Exit Points

Candidates who have completed the first two years (240 credits), and are not proceeding to year 3 will be awarded a Certificate in Public Health or
Upon successful completion of all requirements for Year 3 (minimum of 360 credits), the candidate will be awarded a Diploma in Public Health

Medium of instruction: English

Attendance: Full time, residential/part time/evening/ block release, weekend and non-residential. The initial plan is to offer the programme through full time (face-to-face) mode of delivery at MUBAS main campus in Blantyre and incorporate other modes of delivery including ODeL in subsequent years of implementation.