Diploma in Health Statistics

The Diploma in Health Statistics at Kumasi Technical University is a health and medical sciences programme that focuses on the practical skills needed to collect, analyse, and interpret health data. It sits within the Faculty of Health Sciences and is open to SHS graduates from General Science, Home Economics, and Technical Studies backgrounds. Entry is less competitive than many other health programmes, making it a realistic option for students interested in the data side of healthcare.

What health statistics programmes cover

Programmes of this kind usually cover data collection methods, statistical analysis, epidemiology, and the use of computer software for health data. Students learn how to design surveys, analyse disease trends, and present health information clearly to support decision-making in hospitals, clinics, and public health agencies. The work is applied and focuses on turning raw data into insights that help improve health services.

Where this qualification can take you

Graduates typically find work as health statisticians, data officers, or research assistants in health institutions, non-governmental organisations, and government agencies. Others go on to further study in public health, biostatistics, or epidemiology. The diploma is a stepping stone into a data-driven side of healthcare, where demand for people who can handle health information is steady.

How competitive entry is

This programme is less competitive than many other health and medical science programmes, so places are generally easier to obtain. The Faculty of Health Sciences accepts students from General Science, Home Economics, and Technical Studies backgrounds, which gives a wider range of SHS leavers a chance compared with more selective courses. As always, check the university's admissions guidelines to see whether your own WASSCE grades qualify.