The Community Health undergraduate program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become influential figures and pioneering innovators within the healthcare sector. By developing a comprehensive understanding of the intricate systems that underpin healthcare and public health institutions, students enrolled in the Community Health program are well-positioned to pursue diverse career paths and further their education through graduate programs in the healthcare industry. This holistic perspective empowers students to become the driving force behind positive transformations within their local communities and the healthcare organizations they serve, positioning them as catalysts for meaningful change.

Career Paths

The Bachelor of Community Health program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue diverse career paths within the healthcare sector. Graduates of this undergraduate degree will be prepared to take on roles in a variety of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care homes, and other community-based organizations. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students gain a holistic understanding of public health principles, health promotion strategies, and the social determinants that influence individual and community wellbeing. The program emphasizes hands-on experiential learning, allowing students to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world healthcare environments during supervised internships and practicums. Upon completion of the degree, students will be equipped to work as health educators, community health workers, patient navigators, program coordinators, and various other allied health professionals, making meaningful contributions to the health and wellness of the populations they serve.

Requirement for admission
Undergraduate Programme

The minimum admission requirements for undergraduate programs at Colegio Real University include the following:

A candidate shall possess the SSCE/NECO/GCE or equivalent with credit passes in five subjects in not more than two sittings including English and Mathematics. A candidate shall, in addition, have an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME);

  1. A pass at Lower Credit/Merit level in relevant National Diploma programme or equivalent NCE (JUPEP & IJEMB) in addition to meeting the Ordinary Level requirements for admission into undergraduate programmes.
  2. Two “A” Level passes in relevant subjects with SSCE/NECO/GCE “O” Level credit passes in 5 subjects obtained in not more than two sittings.
  3. Three “A” Level passes in relevant subjects with SSCE/NECO/GCE “O” Level credit passes in 3 subjects obtained in not more than two sittings.
  4. In all cases, an “O” Level credit in English Language and Mathematics shall be required. In addition, admission into undergraduate degree programmes of the University is based on the faculty and departmental requirements stated below

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