Duration
12 Weeks
Delivery
Online
Intakes
January, May, August
Fees
$1,200 (Ugx 4,500,000)
*Group discounts are available for organisations, and partial bursaries for individuals.
OVERVIEW
This Masters Microcredential Certificate (MMC) provides a robust foundation in core public health principles, equipping professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to address contemporary health challenges in communities. Designed for flexibility, this program offers a Postgraduate-level introduction to public health, directly applicable to real-world scenarios in Uganda and beyond.
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals (nurses, doctors, clinical officers), community health workers, social workers, educators, government employees, NGO staff, and professionals from any discipline interested in understanding and contributing to population health.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this MMC, participants will be able to:
- Articulate the core functions, history, and ethical principles of public health.
- Apply fundamental epidemiological concepts to describe and analyze disease patterns.
- Interpret basic biostatistical data for public health decision-making.
- Analyze the social, behavioural, and environmental determinants influencing population health.
- Describe the principles of public health policy development and program planning.
- Communicate public health information effectively to diverse audiences.
- Recognize key global health challenges and their local implications.
What You Will Learn
- Module 1: Foundations of Public Health
- Module 2: Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fundamentals
- Module 3: Social, Behavioural & Environmental Health
- Module 4: Public Health Policy, Programs & Global Health
Stackability and Pathway to Master's DegreeThe 20 postgraduate credit units earned from this Masters Microcredential Certificate in Public Health are fully transferable and count directly towards Nexus International University’s NCHE-accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) program. This provides a flexible and accelerated pathway for students wishing to pursue a full Master’s degree.