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Postgraduate Diploma
in Public Health
Build advanced, career-ready expertise in public health with a comprehensive 4‑12 week, self‑paced (60%) + expert‑led (40%) Postgraduate Diploma programme.
18 modules (4 units each) across 3 progressive circles, delivering 72 units of advanced knowledge in epidemiology, health promotion, environmental health, health policy, global health, and leadership. Expert‑led support via WhatsApp. Includes professional development training documents.
🎯 Programme Outcome
Upon completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health, learners will be equipped to address population health challenges, design and implement public health interventions, and lead health programmes in diverse settings. Graduates will be prepared for roles in public health management, epidemiology, health promotion, health policy, community health, and global health.
By the end of the programme, participants should be able to: Apply epidemiological principles to assess population health; design and evaluate health promotion programmes; analyse health systems and policies; address social and environmental determinants of health; manage public health programmes and lead multidisciplinary teams; and develop evidence-based solutions to public health challenges.
Circle One — Foundations of Public Health
Modules 801–806Foundations of Public Health
- Unit 1 Introduction to Public Health
- Unit 2 History and Evolution of Public Health
- Unit 3 Core Functions and Essential Services
- Unit 4 Public Health Ethics and Values
- Unit 5 Public Health Workforce and Systems
- Unit 6 Health and Human Rights
- Unit 7 Public Health in the 21st Century
- Unit 8 Applied Public Health Foundations
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Unit 1 Principles of Epidemiology
- Unit 2 Measures of Disease Frequency and Association
- Unit 3 Study Designs — Cross-Sectional, Cohort, Case-Control
- Unit 4 Biostatistics in Public Health
- Unit 5 Data Collection and Analysis
- Unit 6 Interpreting Epidemiological Evidence
- Unit 7 Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation
- Unit 8 Epidemiological Case Study
Health Promotion and Education
- Unit 1 Principles of Health Promotion
- Unit 2 Health Behaviour Theories and Models
- Unit 3 Health Education and Communication
- Unit 4 Designing Health Promotion Interventions
- Unit 5 Community Engagement and Empowerment
- Unit 6 Health Literacy and Behaviour Change
- Unit 7 Evaluating Health Promotion Programmes
- Unit 8 Health Promotion Project
Environmental Health
- Unit 1 Introduction to Environmental Health
- Unit 2 Environmental Hazards and Risk Assessment
- Unit 3 Air, Water and Soil Quality
- Unit 4 Climate Change and Health
- Unit 5 Occupational Health and Safety
- Unit 6 Waste Management and Pollution Control
- Unit 7 Environmental Health Policy
- Unit 8 Environmental Health Case Study
Social and Behavioural Sciences in Public Health
- Unit 1 Social Determinants of Health
- Unit 2 Health Inequalities and Equity
- Unit 3 Cultural Competence in Public Health
- Unit 4 Community Assessment and Diagnosis
- Unit 5 Social Marketing and Health Communication
- Unit 6 Behavioural Interventions and Strategies
- Unit 7 Advocacy and Community Mobilisation
- Unit 8 Social Science in Public Health Practice
Health Policy and Management
- Unit 1 Health Policy Principles and Analysis
- Unit 2 Health Systems and Organisations
- Unit 3 Health Policy Development and Implementation
- Unit 4 Healthcare Financing and Economics
- Unit 5 Health Governance and Accountability
- Unit 6 Strategic Planning in Health
- Unit 7 Health Policy Evaluation
- Unit 8 Health Policy Case Study
Circle Two — Public Health Practice
Modules 807–812Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Unit 1 Principles of Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Unit 2 Transmission Dynamics and Host-Pathogen Interactions
- Unit 3 Emerging and Re-Emerging Infections
- Unit 4 Surveillance and Outbreak Response
- Unit 5 Vaccination and Immunisation Programmes
- Unit 6 Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases
- Unit 7 Infection Control and Prevention
- Unit 8 Infectious Disease Case Study
Non-Communicable Diseases
- Unit 1 Introduction to Non-Communicable Diseases
- Unit 2 Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes
- Unit 3 Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention
- Unit 4 Chronic Respiratory Diseases
- Unit 5 Risk Factors and Lifestyle Interventions
- Unit 6 Screening and Early Detection
- Unit 7 NCD Policy and Programmes
- Unit 8 NCD Prevention Project
Maternal and Child Health
- Unit 1 Reproductive Health and Rights
- Unit 2 Maternal Health and Safe Motherhood
- Unit 3 Child Health and Development
- Unit 4 Newborn and Infant Health
- Unit 5 Adolescent and Youth Health
- Unit 6 Nutrition in Pregnancy and Childhood
- Unit 7 MCH Programme Management
- Unit 8 Maternal and Child Health Project
Nutrition and Public Health
- Unit 1 Principles of Public Health Nutrition
- Unit 2 Malnutrition — Undernutrition and Overweight
- Unit 3 Micronutrient Deficiencies
- Unit 4 Food Security and Nutrition Policy
- Unit 5 Community Nutrition Programmes
- Unit 6 Nutritional Epidemiology
- Unit 7 Nutrition Interventions and Evaluation
- Unit 8 Public Health Nutrition Case Study
Mental Health and Public Health
- Unit 1 Introduction to Mental Health
- Unit 2 Mental Health Disorders and Epidemiology
- Unit 3 Mental Health Promotion and Prevention
- Unit 4 Community Mental Health Services
- Unit 5 Stigma and Mental Health
- Unit 6 Mental Health Policy and Advocacy
- Unit 7 Trauma, Stress and Mental Wellbeing
- Unit 8 Mental Health in Public Health Practice
Public Health Research Methods
- Unit 1 Research Design in Public Health
- Unit 2 Qualitative Research Methods
- Unit 3 Quantitative Research Methods
- Unit 4 Sampling and Data Collection
- Unit 5 Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Unit 6 Research Ethics and Governance
- Unit 7 Writing Research Proposals and Reports
- Unit 8 Applied Research Project
Circle Three — Advanced Public Health and Leadership
Modules 813–818Global Health
- Unit 1 Introduction to Global Health
- Unit 2 Global Health Systems and Governance
- Unit 3 Global Burden of Disease
- Unit 4 International Health Regulations
- Unit 5 Global Health Programmes and Initiatives
- Unit 6 Health in Humanitarian Crises
- Unit 7 Global Health Partnerships
- Unit 8 Global Health Case Study
Health Systems and Financing
- Unit 1 Health Systems Frameworks
- Unit 2 Health Financing and Resource Mobilisation
- Unit 3 Health Insurance and Coverage
- Unit 4 Health System Performance and Quality
- Unit 5 Health System Strengthening
- Unit 6 Public-Private Partnerships in Health
- Unit 7 Health System Reform and Policy
- Unit 8 Health Systems Analysis Project
Public Health Ethics and Law
- Unit 1 Public Health Ethics Principles
- Unit 2 Justice and Equity in Public Health
- Unit 3 Public Health Law and Regulation
- Unit 4 Ethical Issues in Epidemiology
- Unit 5 Informed Consent and Confidentiality
- Unit 6 Ethical Decision-Making in Public Health
- Unit 7 Legal Frameworks for Public Health Action
- Unit 8 Ethics and Law Case Study
Emergency and Disaster Health Management
- Unit 1 Emergency and Disaster Management
- Unit 2 Humanitarian Response and Health
- Unit 3 Public Health Emergency Preparedness
- Unit 4 Disease Outbreak Response
- Unit 5 Emergency Health Services
- Unit 6 Post-Disaster Recovery and Resilience
- Unit 7 Mental Health in Emergencies
- Unit 8 Emergency Health Project
Monitoring and Evaluation in Public Health
- Unit 1 M&E Principles and Frameworks
- Unit 2 Developing M&E Plans
- Unit 3 Performance Indicators and Targets
- Unit 4 Data Collection for M&E
- Unit 5 Programme Evaluation Designs
- Unit 6 Impact Evaluation
- Unit 7 Reporting and Using M&E Data
- Unit 8 M&E Project
Public Health Leadership and Capstone
- Unit 1 Leadership in Public Health
- Unit 2 Strategic Management in Public Health
- Unit 3 Advocacy and Policy Influence
- Unit 4 Leading Public Health Teams
- Unit 5 Public Health Programme Management
- Unit 6 Capstone — Public Health Problem Analysis
- Unit 7 Capstone — Intervention and Evaluation Plan
- Unit 8 Capstone — Presentation and Submission
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4‑12 Wks
💰 Programme Investment
Foreign: Pay in 2‑4 parts of ₦93,125 – ₦186,250 each.
Application fee included.
Foreign: Pay in 5‑10 parts of ₦37,250 – ₦74,500 each.
Contact admissions for custom schedule.
Comprehensive Public Health Curriculum
18 modules covering epidemiology, health promotion, policy, global health, and leadership.
18 Modules, 72 Units
A deep, postgraduate-level curriculum across 3 progressive circles.
4‑12 Week Flexible
60% self‑paced + 40% expert‑led – ideal for busy professionals.
Expert‑Led Support
Direct WhatsApp access to public health professionals.
Complete Training Docs
Handbooks, templates, case studies, and assessment tools.
Postgraduate Diploma
Earn a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health plus a Professional Development Transcript.
📱 Delivery & Learning Methods
Study anywhere, anytime — on your terms. 60% self‑paced, 40% expert‑led via virtual schools.
📘 Professional Development Training Documents
1. Programme Overview
- Course Handbook / Programme Guide
- Training Syllabus & Curriculum
- Programme Schedule / Calendar
2. Learning Materials
- Lecture Notes / Module Manuals
- Presentation Slides (PowerPoint)
- Reading Materials / Articles
3. Practical Application Tools
- Epidemiological Study Templates
- Health Programme Planning Guides
- Policy Brief Templates
4. Personal Development Tools
- Personal Action Plan
- Goal Setting Templates
- Reflection Journals / Logbooks
5. Assessment & Evaluation
- Pre‑Assessment / Diagnostic Test
- Continuous Assessment Tasks
- Practical Skills Checklists
- Final Coursework Submission Guidelines
- Competency Evaluation Rubrics
6. Workplace Readiness Tools
- Professional Code of Conduct
- Workplace Behaviour Guidelines
- Job Role Competency Framework
7. Certification & Completion
- Postgraduate Diploma Certificate
- Professional Development Transcript
- Performance Summary Report
- Recommendation Letter
8. Communication & Support
- Instructor Contact Information
- Feedback Forms
- Participant Support Guidelines
- Online Student Support
📌 Learn → Practice → Reflect → Apply → Assess → Certify
A complete professional development programme should follow this cycle.Advance your career in public health – in just 4‑12 weeks
This Postgraduate Diploma gives you the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to lead public health initiatives, shape health policy, and improve population health outcomes. From foundations to capstone, you'll be ready for advanced roles in public health leadership. Enrol today and receive your complete training package.
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