Bachelor of Health Promotion

WHY HEALTH PROMOTION?

This Bachelor of Health Promotion is a response to the increased need for human resources that will improve the health of individuals, groups and communities. The program is intended to train a cadre of professionals who will provide leadership in tackling the social determinants of health such as lifestyles and behaviours and the underlying societal factors such as cultural practices, poverty, inequalities, deprivation and discrimination, through research and practice. This course is designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical skills required for a career in health promotion. Students will learn how to identify the health needs of individuals, groups and communities, develop people’s skills and knowledge in health, advocate for policies and laws that support healthy choices and plan, implement and evaluate health promotion activities. It is an ideal major for students interested in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, public health, epidemiology, health psychology, and health behaviour research. The graduates from the program will be expected to take-up positions in government, civil society organizations and international development initiatives.

AIM OF THE PROGRAMME

The overall aim of the program is in accordance with the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) which is to produce graduates who will contribute to improvement of equity in health, reduce health risks, promote healthy lifestyles and settings, and respond to the underlying determinants of health.

VISION

To be able to provide regionally compatible high-quality health promotion professionals who can effectively participate in health care and research in order to contribute to improved health outcomes in Zambia.

MISSION

The mission of the program is to provide quality education in health promotion, producing competent graduates who value lifelong learning and are well prepared to undertake specialist training programs to implement and evaluate evidence based interventions and develop a strong foundation in research for promoting health and wellbeing.

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Graduates of the program are expected to be accomplished administrators, managers, researchers, and implementers. Due to their versatility and problem-solving skills, they may primarily be employed and perform jobs in many settings some of which may include roles in Administration and Managing in diverse organisations not limited to the following:

Health education offices
International agencies
International and Local NGOs
Professional associations
Colleges and Universities
Policy-making processes
Public health agencies
Industry
Public and private sector
Research agencies

Courses

FIRST-YEAR ENTRY

A minimum of five ‘O’ level passes at Credit or better which include English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology/Agricultural Science; or English, Mathematics, Physical Science/Combined Science, Biology/Agricultural Science, and any other subject.

SECOND-YEAR ENTRY - ‘A’ LEVELS HOLDERS

‘A’ level candidates may be admitted to the programme in second-year if they have the following;
3 ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Physics and
At least Credit in Biology or Physics if not taken in (i) above

THIRD-YEAR ENTRY - IN-SERVICE

Minimum Entry requirements for all candidates are as follows:
Diploma or degree in any health-related field
Valid practicing license (Applicable to the specific field)

Undergraduate Fees

A. Zambians, Refugees, Students from the SADC region, and Resident Permit Holders

Study Programme Type	Tuition Fees Per Academic Year
Science-Based	K31,878.00

B. International Students

Study Programme Type	Tuition Fees Per Academic Year
Science-Based	K62,890.00

C. Other/User Fees

Type of Fees	Amount	Period
Registration	K40.00	Per Year
Examination	K50.00	Per Course
Recreation	K150.00	Per Year
Medical	K200.00	Per Year
Caution Fee	K182.50	Paid by 1st Years only once at entry (non-refundable)
Internet Connectivity	K194.00	Per Year
Record Card Fee	K50.00	Paid by 1st Years only once at entry
Student Union Fee	K45.00	Per Year
Academic Fee	K10.00	Per Year
Library Fee	K100.00	Per Year
Accommodation	K3,900.00	Per Year

D. Part-Time Students (Zambian, SADC, Refugee Status)

(i) Zambian, SADC, and Refugees Status Students

Study Programme Type	Tuition Fees Per Academic Year	Half Course Per Academic Year
Science-Based	K7,970.00	K3,985.00

(ii) International Students

Study Programme Type	Tuition Fees Per Academic Year	Half Course Per Academic Year
Science-Based	K15,723.00	K7,861.50

Please note that tuition fees are paid in four installments as indicated below:

The initial installment is 25% of the tuition fees, plus all other/user fees paid at registration
The second installment is 25% of the tuition fees paid at the end of the first term
The third installment is 25% of the tuition fees paid in the second term
The last installment is 25% of the tuition fees is paid before writing the final examination.

Payments can be made at any Zambian National Commercial Bank using a bill muster form. For any further inquiries, kindly contact the Customer Relations Officer on cell phone numbers: 097-744-6064, 096-118-3008, 095-520-3203, or email customerrelations@unza.zm.

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