About the School
School of Community Health Sciences - ÍáÍáÂþ» University
The School of Community Health Sciences originated from the Community Health Training School which was run by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation.
By the University's Act, the school was transferred from the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) to ÍáÍáÂþ» University in 2005. Thereafter, ÍáÍáÂþ» changed the name to Community Health Sciences, as there was an intention to introduce many health programmes, and with the ultimate aim of starting a medical school as stipulated in the Act.
Historical Foundation
The School was born from two earlier institutions:
The School of Hygiene
Where Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) were trained
The Paramedical School
Where Community Health Officers (CHOs) were trained
Current Status: The above two schools are now departments: Department of Environmental Health Sciences and Department of Community Health and Clinical Studies, respectively.
Departments
📋 Future Development
A fourth department or institute of research was approved by both Senate and Court but is yet to start.
Programs of School
🎓 Post Graduate Programs
PhD in Public Health
Entry Requirements
Prospective candidates should have a Master's degree in Public Health or any health-related discipline, having at least one qualified supervisor.
Masters in Public Health (MPH)
Entry Requirements
- Candidates will normally be expected to hold a good first degree in a science subject from a recognized university
- Preference would be given to those with a background in:
- Medical health sciences
- Biological sciences
- Chemistry
- Environmental sciences
- Mature applicants with relevant academic or professional experience will also be given high consideration
🎓 Undergraduate Programs
Department of Community Health and Clinical Studies
BSc. (Hons.) in Community Health and Clinical Sciences
Entry Requirements
Candidates may be admitted into levels 200 and 300 of the programme provided they have the following qualifications:
Higher Diploma in Ophthalmic for Community Health Officers (OCHO)
Entry Requirements
Candidates eligible for this course must be:
- A holder of Community Health Officer (CHO) Certificate/Higher Diploma
- Already employed by the MoHS for at least two years
- 35 years of age or below
- Candidates must pass an interview
Higher Diploma in Community Health and Clinical Studies (CHO)
Entry Requirements
Students admitted to the programme should have FIVE credits or better in GCE 'O' level or WASCE in Biology or Health Science, Mathematics or Chemistry or Physics and any other TWO subjects, in not more than two sittings.
Diploma in Community Health and Clinical Studies
Entry Requirements
- Trained MCH Aids and EDCU Assistants with 3 GCE 'O' level or WASCE and more than three years of working experience, may be admitted
- Students admitted to the programme should have FOUR credits or better in GCE 'O' level or WASCE in Biology or Health Science, Mathematics or Chemistry or Physics and any other ONE subject in not more than two sittings may be admitted
Department of Environmental Health Sciences / Public Health
Entry Requirements
Candidates wishing to be enrolled/admitted into the B. Sc. Hons/General and Higher Diploma in Public Health Programmes must fulfil the following departmental requirements:
Department of Nursing
The department of nursing offers two professional programmes for state registered nurses. Graduates of both programmes are subject to the same examination board for state registration and licensing to practice.
BSc. Hons Nursing
Entry Requirements
- Candidates must have five (5) credits at GCE O' level or WASSCE in English Language, Biology/Health Science, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
- Candidates with state registered nurse (SRN) registration with two (2) years experiences are admitted to second (2nd) year
- Candidates with SRN and less than two (2) years experiences start from year one
Higher Diploma In Nursing --- SRN
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have five (5) credits at GCE O' level or WASSCE including English Language, Biology or Health Sciences and any three (3) science or science related subjects.
Staff Development
Some staff members are registered for higher degree programmes either as staff candidates or are on study leave outside Sierra Leone to pursue their studies.
Department of Environmental Health
Mr A.B.S. Kamara
Has enrolled for a PhD in Public Health at the School of Community Health Sciences. Registration in 2019 and pre-field was done in December, 2019.
Mr Jia Kangbai
He is registered at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany to pursue a PhD degree. He registered in 2016. His PhD is still pending.
Mr Alfred Y. Kargbou
Is on a PhD programme at the School of Community Health Sciences. His studies has not progressed.
Department of Community Health and Clinical Studies
Mr Ahmed Vandi
Of the Department of Community Health and Clinical Studies is expected to do a post-field for a split-site PhD in Medical Anthropology carried out at the School of Community Health Sciences and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicines. He is to do his post-field in 2020.
Department of Nursing
Ms Angella George
Has registered for a PhD in Public Health at the ÍáÍáÂþ» University. She did her pre-field in December 2019.
Mrs. Daphne Cummings-Ray (Previously Kaikai)
Has registered for a PhD in Public Health at the ÍáÍáÂþ» University. She did her pre-field in December 2019.
Mrs Fatmata Gegbe
Of the Nursing Department, has registered for a PhD in Public Health at the ÍáÍáÂþ» University. She did her pre-field in December 2019.
Mr Lawrence S. Babawo
Is expected to do a post-field for a split-site PhD in Medical Anthropology carried out at the School of Community Health Sciences and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicines. He is set to do his post field in 2020.
Development Summary
Active Departments
+ 1 Future Research Institute
Staff in PhD Programs
Advancing Academic Excellence
Year Transferred
From MoHS to ÍáÍáÂþ» University
Programme Options
From Certificate to PhD
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