The Postgraduate College

Public Health / Health Promotion and Education

Overview

Degree awarded:

M.P.H. in Health Promotion and Education

M.P.H. in Population and Reproductive Health Education

M.Phil

M.Phil/Ph.D

Ph.D

Programmes:

Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Education

Master of Public Health in Population and Reproductive Health Education

Field of interest:

Health Promotion and Education

Not Applicable

Population and Reproductive Health Education

Entry requirements:

General Regulations Governing Admission to Higher Degree Programmes

Candidates for admission to higher degree programmes shall normally be graduates of the University of Ibadan or other Universities/Institutions recognised by the Senate. Admission shall be made by the Postgraduate College on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee.
Candidates without any previous higher degrees in the relevant discipline may be admitted only to either the Degree of Master or the Professional Degree of Master.
Candidates with recognised “Research Higher” Degree in the relevant discipline may be admitted to the M.Phil or Ph.D. degree programmes as appropriate, on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee.
A candidate admitted to the degree of Master of the University of Ibadan who obtained a weighted average mark of 55.0 – 59.9%, or a CGPA of between 4.0 and 4.9 may be offered provisional admission to the M.Phil./Ph.D programmes. Such candidates shall be assessed within three semesters of full time and four semesters of part time registration for the M.Phil/Ph.D to Ph.D conversion. This shall also apply to students who graduated from other universities.

SPECIAL WAIVER FOR MATURED APPLICANTS

All University of Ibadan graduates should be admitted to Postgraduate programme with the ordinary level criteria existing at the time their first admission. Candidate who did not fulfill the requirements as at the time of their admission are not eligible for consideration.
Special consideration may be given to candidates, who obtained their first degree not less than 20 years from the time of seeking admission to any postgraduate programmes. Such candidates must have been found to possess special skills or abilities and professionally or academically engaged during the period of 20 years.

How to apply:

Apply online

Our Health Promotion and Education higher degree program focuses on promoting and improving health behaviors, preventing diseases, and enhancing overall well-being at individual, community, and population levels. The study involves designing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs and interventions to empower individuals and communities to make healthy lifestyle choices. Here is a summary of the course overview for Health Promotion and Education:

Principles of Health Promotion:

This course provides an introduction to the principles and concepts of health promotion. Students learn about the determinants of health, theories of behavior change, and the role of social and environmental factors in shaping health behaviors. They explore the importance of health literacy, cultural competence, and social justice in health promotion practice.

Health Behavior Theories:

This course focuses on the theories and models that explain and predict health behaviors. Students learn about theories such as the Health Belief Model, Social Cognitive Theory, Transtheoretical Model, and Social Ecological Model. They explore how these theories can be applied to design effective health promotion interventions.

Health Education Strategies:

This course covers various strategies and techniques used in health education and communication. Students learn about effective communication skills, health education materials development, and the use of media and technology in health promotion. They also explore strategies for engaging diverse populations and addressing health disparities.

Program Planning and Evaluation:

This course emphasizes the process of planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs and interventions. Students learn about needs assessment, goal setting, program design, implementation strategies, and evaluation methods. They gain practical skills in developing logic models, designing surveys, conducting focus groups, and analyzing program outcomes.

Community Health Promotion:

This course focuses on the application of health promotion principles and strategies at the community level. Students learn about community assessment, mobilization, and engagement techniques. They explore community-based participatory approaches, coalition building, and advocacy for health policy and environmental changes.

Health Promotion in Special Populations:

This course addresses the unique health promotion needs of specific populations, such as children, adolescents, older adults, and marginalized communities. Students learn about culturally appropriate approaches, health disparities, and the social determinants of health that impact these populations. They explore strategies for promoting health equity and inclusive practices.

Health Promotion Research Methods:

This course introduces students to research methods used in health promotion. They learn about quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, data collection techniques, and data analysis. Students gain skills in interpreting research findings and using evidence to inform health promotion practice.

Few/Some of the Course Content

HPM 701	Principles of Health Policy and Health Services Management
RFH 701	Family and Reproductive Health
HPE 720	Global Health and Population Dynamics
HPE 717	Internship
HPE 716	Independent Research Project
HPE 715	Health Promotion Foundation and Approaches
HPE 714	Ethics in Public Health Research and Practices
HPE 713	Community Directed Intervention Strategy in Health Care Delivery
HPE 712	Field Practice Seminar
HPE 711	Concurrent Field Work
HPE 710	Group Dynamics
HPE 709	Research Methodology in Health Promotion and Education
HPE 708	Cross-Cultural Consultation
HPE 707	Training Methods and Health Personnel Development
HPE 706	Health Promoting School
HPE 705	Community Organisation & Development
HPE 704	Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programmes
HPE 703	Behavioural Change Communication - Theory and Concepts
EMS 720	Basic Demographic Methods

Entry Requirement

General Admission Requirements for Higher Degree

The basic qualification for admission to all Postgraduate Courses and Programmes is a first degree of the University of Ibadan or degree/Higher National Diploma of other recognized Institutions in the relevant discipline. Where qualifications are not strictly in the area of admission, remedial courses, which may lead to additional periods of studentship, may be prescribed.
In addition to individual Departmental requirements, applicants must satisfy the ‘O’ Level first degree matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan i.e five ‘O’Level credit passes at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ level credits at TWO sittings including English Language and subject areas for ALL disciplines and Mathematics for ALL Science-based disciplines, Educational Management and Economics and at least a pass in Mathematics for other Social Science Courses OR Holder of NCE must have credit passes in WASC or credit or merit passes in TC II (obtained between 1967 and 1981) in English Language and four other relevant matriculation subjects.
Candidates for the degree of M.Phil and Ph.D. are admitted in the first instance to the Degree of Master Programme. However, candidates who, in addition to a good first degree, and already holding acceptable postgraduate degrees, may be considered for direct admission to the M.Phil and Ph.D. Programmes.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Candidate with recognized first degree or higher degree assessed to be at least equal or equivalent to the degree of Bachelor or Master of the University of Ibadan and as recognized by the University senate may be admitted to the Masters , M.Phil, M.Phil/Ph.D or Ph.D Programme on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee
All applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma, Degree of Masters and Professional Master are require to take Test of Proficiency in English Language. A. minimum score of 40 percent must be attained before applicants could be eligible to be shortlisted by the admitting Departments, Schools, or Institutes.

Facilities

Career Path

Graduates of Health Promotion and Education programs can pursue various career paths in public health agencies, healthcare organizations, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and research settings. Some potential career options include:

Health Educator:

Graduates can work as health educators, designing and delivering health education programs and interventions in schools, workplaces, community centers, and healthcare settings. They provide information, resources, and support to individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors and make informed health decisions.

Community Health Worker:

Graduates can work as community health workers, serving as a bridge between communities and healthcare systems. They engage with community members, assess their health needs, provide health education and support, and connect them with appropriate healthcare services and resources.

Program Coordinator:

Graduates can work as program coordinators, overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs and interventions. They collaborate with stakeholders, manage budgets and resources, and ensure program effectiveness and sustainability.

Health Promotion Specialist:

Graduates can work as health promotion specialists, developing and implementing comprehensive health promotion campaigns and initiatives. They conduct community assessments, design targeted interventions, and evaluate the impact of health promotion efforts.

Health Communication Specialist:

Graduates can work in health communication roles, developing health education materials, managing social media campaigns, and designing communication strategies to promote health messages and behavior change.

Policy Advocate:

Graduates can work as policy advocates, advocating for health promotion policies and changes in social and environmental determinants of health. They work with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and advocacy groups to shape health policies and promote health equity.

These are a few examples of the career paths available to graduates of Health Promotion and Education programs. The field offers opportunities to make a positive impact on individuals and communities by promoting health, preventing diseases, and improving overall well-being.

Supervisor(s)

Fees

Get estimated fee for this programme using this Link

Apply now