BSc Public Health Nursing (Environmental Health & Sanitation)

The BSc Public Health Nursing (Environmental Health & Sanitation) at Catholic University of Ghana prepares you to work at the intersection of nursing and environmental health. This field focuses on preventing disease through better sanitation, clean water, and community health practices. As a graduate, you would use clinical skills alongside public health knowledge to improve health outcomes in communities.

What this field of study covers

Programmes of this kind combine nursing with environmental health science. Typical subjects include disease prevention and control, water and sanitation management, food safety, waste disposal, and community health education. You learn to assess environmental health risks, plan health promotion campaigns, and work with communities to create healthier living conditions. The training builds practical skills in both clinical nursing and environmental assessment.

How competitive it is to get a place

At Catholic University of Ghana, this programme is less competitive than some similar degrees. For comparison, the University of Health and Allied Sciences offers the same programme as highly competitive, while KAAF University College, Methodist University, and Public Nursing Training Colleges are also less competitive. This means that with a strong WASSCE result in the required subjects, you stand a good chance of admission. Always confirm the exact entry requirements and check whether your own grades meet them.