Programme Name Bachelor of Public Health (Quota Based)
Programme Description
The programme aims to graduate Public Health leaders who are highly proficient, reflective, ethical, compassionate and adaptable and are dedicated to the improvement of health outcomes, particularly, in the people of the Pacific and the World.
Majors Public Health
Minimum Requirement
1. A pass in Fiji Year 13 Certificate Examination or equivalent with a minimum aggregate mark of 250 out of 400 including pass in English and the 3 other Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Studies, Food Technology and Agricultural Science OR;
2. A pass in full Foundation Science programme with minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.5 or 2.53 out of 5.0 including a pass in English and the 3 other Science subjects OR:
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Studies, Food Technology and Agricultural Science OR;
3. A pass in the Bridging or Unclassified Foundation Science programme with the 3 other Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Studies, Food Technology and Agricultural Science OR;
4. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate Degree in the relevant disciplines, qualify to apply with cross-credit (maximum of 80%) if applicable and advanced standing as approved by the HOS of SPHPC and/or Programme Coordinator OR;
5. Applicants may also be admitted to the Bachelor of Public Health programmes who may not meet the requirement on the years of continuous education progression, but who are able to demonstrate their ability to succeed in programmes at these levels on the basis of their maturity, work experience or prior learning. The Dean may require such an applicant to sit for any specific or general examination as a prerequisite for any such enrolment, or may restrict enrolment only to certain prescribed courses that must be passed to progress further.
6. Regional and international applicants will need qualifications assessed by the Pacific Community (SPC) Educational Quality and Assessment Programme (EQAP).
Note: This is a multi-exit programme where all candidates enrolled at the Degree level, can exit with a Certificate or Diploma only after completion of all the requirements for the respective programmes.
Programme Type Bachelors Degree
Credit Points Required 360
Campus Tamavua
Duration 3 Years
Estimated Tution Fees - Local (FJD) $20,394.00