Bachelor of Science in Public Health at National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

Course NameBachelor of Science in Public Health
Other Course NameBSc in Public Health
Institution National Open University of Nigeria
TypePrivate University
LocationAbuja city
Subject
QualificationBachelor's Degree
Mode of Study Full time

Course Entry/Admission Requirements for BSc in Public Health at National Open University of Nigeria

1. Admission available for 200 Level only

2. A minimum of 5 credits in O' levels.

3. Compulsory courses required in O'levels are Mathematics, English Language, Biology or Health Science and Chemistry.

4. NCE subjects with Grade B  in any of the following

  • Physical/Health Education
  • Science Education
  • Nutrition
  • Home Economics

5. Higher National Diploma (Upper Credit) in the following certificates

  • Community Health Office Training Certificate (CHO)
  • Health Superintendent
  • Environmental Health Officer
  • And any health related discipline may be considered for admission to direct entry
  • Medical Lab. Sciences
  • Registered Nurse (RN)

Interested candidates should visit the University website or contact the admissions office for information or updates on both the University and Departmental Entry requirements.


Duration of Study

4 years

Additional Info

*1 year post qualification experience is requested to be eligible for admission.

*Practice License: Medical Lab. Science(PA), Registered Nurse (rn)PA

*Admission into 100 level is not available


How to Apply for Admission



  1. Visit the site www.nouonline.net
  2. On the Home Page, go to the Menu Bar, Click on Apply for Admission
  3. Select either Undergraduate Programme or Postgraduate Programme. Other programme is not available at the moment
  4. Go to “Choose Faculty” (note it can be found at the left hand side of the screen)
  5. Select Faculty
  6. Fill displayed form
  7. Click below to view admission criteria
  8. Click “Apply” to proceed.
  9. Take note of the UNIQUE ID displayed
  10. Click 'Continue' button
  11. Select Bank Branch as payment type
  12. Click “Pay”
  13. Copy and take your RRR number to any bank branch for payment.

After payment

  1. Perform step 1 to 3
  2. Goto “Continue After Payment”
  3. Input Unique ID, RRR number and Programme
  4. Click “Proceed”
  5. Fill Form.  Note: all fields marked with red star are compulsory.

After filling form

  1. Click “Submit”
  2. Print Admission Letter
  3. Visit the nearest study centre for screening
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** Despite the fact that reasonable effort has been made in order to provide an accurate description of this course, certain details could have been updated by the institution which may impact the accuracy of the information presented here. We advice that you contact the institution directly to confirm admission details.