Diploma in Population and Family Health

This diploma centres on the health of communities and families, looking at how population trends, reproductive health, and social conditions shape wellbeing. It prepares you for practical work in public health, especially in Ghana.

What this programme covers

Programmes like this usually introduce you to population studies, family planning, maternal and child health, and basic epidemiology. You learn how to gather and understand health data, and how to design simple community health activities. The aim is to give you skills to support families and communities in making healthier choices.

How competitive is admission?

Entry to this diploma is less competitive than for many other health science programmes. That means you have a fair chance if your grades meet the minimum university entry requirements. It is still important to check the specific subject requirements, but you do not need the very high aggregates that cut off some medical or nursing programmes.

Where it can lead

Graduates typically start in community health work, often with health facilities, district health offices, or non-governmental organisations. You might coordinate health education sessions, support family planning services, or help collect and manage health data. It is also a useful foundation if you later want to study further in public health or health administration.