Programmes Offered

Short Courses 

• Public Health Winter School
• Public Health Summer School
• Excellence in Reporting Science
• HIV/AIDS Interventions Course
• Global Health Histories
• DMOs Orientation Course

 

Diploma Programmes

Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health [DOSH]. 

The programme is of 18 months duration. Candidates are selected from doctors, nurses, factory inspectors, safety engineers and other professionals with at least three years relevant post qualification experience. The programme is organised as a combination of formal taught courses and supervised occupational health and safety field work, including a research project. Areas of study include occupational epidemiology, research methods, biostatistics, occupational hygiene, occupational safety, ergonomics, occupational diseases, occupational toxicology, management of occupational health services and occupational health promotion. The programme was initially geared primarily for Zimbabweans. However, students from the region have also been admitted in the previous intake.

Prospective students must have obtained a minimum of passes in 5 "0" Level subjects (AEB, GCE or equivalent) including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject; should have an approved health-related qualification and should have completed at least three years relevant post-qualification professional experience.

Course Code	Course Description	Weighted Marks	Course offered
			in 1 1/2 years
DOHS 160	Continuous Assessment	33	1
DOHS 101	MCQs	11	1
DOHS 102	Essay/short notes questions	11	1
DOHS 103	Problems in Data Analysis And Interpretation	11	1
DOHS 180	Research Project	25	1
DOHS 190	Oral	9	1

 

Under Graduate Programmes

A three years full-time Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Education and Health Promotion [BSc HEHP] The programme consists of three parts: Part 1 and 2 will be the course work component and Part 3 consists of field attachment, residential sessions and research component.

Prospective students should have passes at Ordinary Level (or approved equivalents) in English Language and Mathematics, and in an approved science subject, AND passes in three Advanced Level subjects, one of which shall be in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, OR Completion of a University Diploma in Health and Adult Education, Diploma in Health Promotion or approved equivalents. An applicant who holds the Diploma in Health and Adult Education of this University, may apply to be exempted from part 1 provided they pass an exemption test.

BSc.HEP 1
Course Code	Course Description	Weighted Marks	Course offered
			in Semester
EHP 101	Basic Theory and Practice of HEP I	100	1
EHP 102	Community Medicine/Public Health I	100	1
EHP 103	Behavioural Science I	100	1
EHP 104	Epidemiology/Biostatistics/Research Methods I	100	1
EHP 105	Theory and Practice of HEP II	100	2
EHP 106	Community Medicine II	100	2
EHP 107	Behavioural Science II	100	2
EHP 108	Epidemiology/Biostatistics/Research Methods II	100	2
CSHS 101	Communication Skills for Academic Purposes	100	1
BSc.HEP 2
Course Code	Course Description	Weighted Marks	Course offered
			in Semester
EHP 201	Intermediate Theory and Practice of HEP I	100	1
EHP 202	Behavioural Science III	100	1
EHP 203	Epidemiology/Biostatistics/Research Methods III	100	1
EHP 204	Intermediate Theory and Practice of HEP II	100	2
EHP 205	Behavioural Science IV	100	2
EHP 206	Epidemiology/Biostatistics/Research Methods IV	100	2
CSHS 102	Communication Skills for Professional Purposes	100	2
BSc.HEP 3
Course Code	Course Description	Weighted Marks	Course offered
			in Semester
EHP 302	Advanced Theory and Practice of HEP	100	1 & 2
EHP 360	Research Project	100	2 & 2

 

BSC HEHP PROGRAMME CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Majority of BSC HEP graduates are employed by the Ministry of Health & Child Care (MoHCC) as Health Promotion Officers at district and provincial levels. Their role is to coordinate, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate health education and promotion programmes.

• Other organizations that employ our graduates include United Nations agencies (WHO, UNICEF, UNDP etc.) as well as non-governmental organizations and parastatals that implement public health programmes. Examples of such organizations include World Vision International, Care International, Red Cross, National AIDS Council and Red Cross Society. In these organisations, graduates are employed in different capacities such as Public Health Specialists, Advocacy & Communication Officers, Project/Programme Managers, Behaviour Change Officers and Monitoring & Evaluation Officers.

• Our programme is also well recognised beyond Zimbabwean borders. There is a significant proportion of graduates who are employed outside the country mainly in the United Kingdom, South Africa, USA and Australia.

• In terms of postgraduate studies, our graduates are also accepted in local, regional and international universities for post graduate studies in various public health disciplines such as epidemiology, health promotion, occupational health, biostatistics and global health.

 

Post Graduate Programmes

Taught Programmes

• A two years full-time Masters Degree in Public Health-Field Epidemiology Training Programme[MPH-FETP].

The programme is 30% classroom-based and 70% field-based. Through this dual structure, trainees acquire skills in epidemiology, management, behavioural sciences, communicable diseases, communications and health economics. The programme prepares trainees to assess priorities and craft systems to solve public health issues in Zimbabwe and the region. Our MPH programme is accredited

Prospective students should have a good first degree in medicine or an Honours degree in any one of the following: a) health sciences; b) biological sciences and c) social sciences. In addition, he/she should have at least three years’ public health work experience.

 

Course Code	Course Description	Weighted Marks	Course offered in year
MPH 501	Field epidemiology and Biostatistics	50	1
MPH502	Public health medicine and practice	50	1
MPH 503	Research methods, Data Analysis And Interpretation	50	1
MPH 504	Critical Review of Case Studies, journal articles and communication skills	50	1
MPH 550	Continuous Assessment[Field work]	200	1 and 2
MPH 570	Dissertation	150	2
MPH 590	Oral	50	2

 

•  A Masters Degree in Public Health-Health Promotion[MPH-HP].

The program runs for two years on a full-time basis, or three years on a part-time basis. The programme consists of two parts: Part 1 will be the course work component and Part 2 consists of coursework and research component.

To be admitted to the programme, prospective students should have a good BSc degree (2.2 or better) in Health Education and Health Promotion or an approved equivalent; At the recommendations of the Department and the Dean, Senate may admit to the programme an applicant with relevant qualifications and experience in a health promotion setting other than a BSc degree in Health Education and Health Promotion; should be registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of Zimbabwe as a Health Promotion Practitioner; should be employed in an appropriate post with actual health promotion responsibilities.

Masters in Public Health [Health Promotion] 1
Course Code	Course Description	Weighted Marks	Course offered in
			year
MPHHP 501	Epidemiology and Biostatistics	100	1
MPHHP 502	Public Health practice	100	1
MPHHP 503	Ecology of health promotions	100	1
MPHHP 504	Research Process	100	1
MPHHP 505	Research Protocol design	100	1
MPHHP551	Continuous Assessment	100	1
Masters in Public Health [HP] 2
Course Code	Course Description	Weighted Marks	Course offered
			in year
MPHHP 506	Knowledge Management	100	2
MPHHP 507	Ecology of Health Promotions 2	100	2
MPHHP 508	Management of Health Promotion Programmes	100	2
MPHHP 509	Monitoring and Evaluation	100	2
MPHHP 590	Oral Examination	50	2
MPHHP 570	Dissertation	100	2
MPHHP 511	Health Social Science Project	200	2
MPHHP 551	Continuous Assessment	100	2

• A two years full-time Masters in Biostatistics[MSc. Biostatistics]. 

The programme runs for twenty-four (24) months full-time, normally commencing in January. The programme consists of two Parts. Part 1 consists of the formal taught component of the program and Part 2 consists of both formally taught components and the research component, during which time a student will undertake a practicum (statistical consulting).

Prospective students should have a good first degree (upper second or better) in Statistics, Medicine, Health, Social or Biological sciences. In addition, an applicant must have an Advanced Level (or equivalent) pass in Mathematics.

MSc. Biostatistics 1

Course Code	Course Description	Weighted Marks	Course offered
			in year
MBST 500	Continuous Assessment	200	1
MBST 501	Inferential Procedures 1	100	1
MBST 502	Principles of Epidemiology	100	1
MBST 503	Research Methods and Public Health	100	1
MBST 504	Inferential Procedures 2	100	1
MSc. Biostatistics 2
Course Code	Course Description	Weighted Marks	Course offered
			in year
MBST 505	Confounding and Interaction (modelling)	100	2
MBST 506	Design and Design Issues in Biostatistics	100	2
MBST 570	Research Project	150	2
MBST 580	Practicum	200	2
MBST 590	Oral	50	2

• A Masters in Clinical Epidemiology [MSc. Clinical Epidemiology].

A distance learning programme with printed/electronic modules which are issued to enrolled students. Module content includes self assessment exercises, progress and marked assignments to be completed and returned to the tutor(s). Feedback is given by the tutor and is provided in writing using pre-prepared model answers, supplemented (where appropriate) by individual comments. Courses commence in January. Students generally take two years to complete a Graduate Diploma, and three years to complete a Masters degree. It is permissible to spread the course work over a longer period, with a maximum of 5 years. Activities at residential sessions include: an introduction to the computing component of the course; a preview or review of the subjects; critical appraisal sessions; and protocol and project development sessions.

Prospective students should normally have a good first degree in Medicine or Nursing Science or an Honours degree in Science or Applied Science in a health related discipline from a recognized institution and should also have at least three years post qualification experience in an approved health field.

 

MSc. Clinical Epidemiology 1
Course Code		Course Description	Weighted Marks		Course offered
					in year
MCE 500		Continuous Assessment	200		1
MCE 501		Epidemiology I	100		1
MCE 502		Biostatistics I	100		1
MCE 551		Continuous Assessment	200		1
MCE 503		Epidemiology II	100		1
MCE 504		Biostatistics II	100		1
MSc. Clinical Epidemiology 2
Course Code	Course Description			Weighted Marks		Course offered
						in year
MCE 551	Continuous Assessment			200		2
MCE 505	Clinical Epidemiology			100		2
MCE 506	Clinical Economics			100		2
MCE 507	Health Social Sciences			100		2
MCE 508	Research Protocol			100		2
MSc. Clinical Epidemiology 3
Course Code	Course Description			Weighted Marks		Course offered
						in year
MCE 570	Dissertation			400		1

Service provision to other departments and units

In addition, the Department is responsible for teaching the community medicine/public health component to the following programmes:

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences Honours (B. MLS Hons) Part II: Biostatistics

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCHB) Part I: Biostatistics

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCHB) Part II: Community Medicine

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCHB) Part III: Occupational Safety and Health

• B.Pharm (Hons) Part III: Community Medicine

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCHB) Part IV: Community Medicine

• MSc. Medical Microbiology Part II: epidemiology, biostatistics and research methods

• MSc. Clinical Pharmacology Part II: epidemiology, biostatistics and research methods

• MSc. Physiotherapy Part II: epidemiology, biostatistics and research methods

 

Postgraduate research degree programmes

• Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Public Health

• Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Epidemiology

• Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Biostatistics

• Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Health Economics

• Master of Philosophy Degrees in Public Health, Epidemiology, Occupational Health, Health Promotion, Biostatistics