List of Universities Offering Public and community health in Nigeria, Jamb UTME and O'level Requirements

 
Ever wanted to make a difference in the lives of thousands or even millions by improving health in communities, shaping public policy, and preventing disease outbreaks?. That’s exactly what a career in Public and Community Health offers, Whether it's advocating for clean water, educating communities on hygiene, or developing vaccination campaigns, professionals in this field work behind the scenes to protect and elevate population health. In Nigeria, public health is more important than ever as communities strive for healthier, safer, and more resilient futures.
If you're passionate about science, care deeply for your community, and want a career with real-world impact, this blog will guide you toward achieving that dream  including the universities offering the program, and what academic prerequisites you'll need. In This BlogList of Nigerian universities offering Public and Community Health degreesRequired JAMB subject combinationApproved O’Level requirements

##What is Public and community health Course?
Public health and community health both aim to improve population health, but public health has a broader, national or even global scope, while community health focuses on specific, localized populations, such as a city or neighborhood.


University of Ibadan,(UNI)

University of Lagos,(UNILAG)
 
University of Nigeria Nsukka,(UNN)

Obafemi Awolowo University,(OAU)

University of Benin,(UNIBEN)

University of Ilorin,(UNI)

University of Port Harcourt,(UNIPORT)

University of Jos,(UNIJOS)

Bayero University Kano,(BUK)

Lagos State University(LASU)


##JAMB Subject Combination for Public and community health
In UTME, please note that English Language is Compulsory subject needed to study Public and community health with other three subjects namely:Physics, Chemistry and Biology

##O'Level Requirements for Public and community health
To be eligible for admission into a Public and community health program, candidates must meet specific O'level requirements. Generally, you are required to have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, which typically include:

English Language

Mathematics

Biology (or Health Science in some cases)

Chemistry

Physics (or a related science subject like Geography)