BCHS Community Health Science at Bayelsa Medical University

Programme overview

The BCHS Community Health Science is an undergraduate programme offered at Bayelsa Medical University by the Faculty of Health Sciences, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. It runs for 5 Years.

The Bachelor of Community Health Science (BCHS) programme is an undergraduate degree programme designed to train students to apply clinical and public health procedures and strategies to meet the health needs of populations at both health facility and community levels. The core professional courses equip students with administrative, clinical, training, and supervisory skills essential for health facilities and their target populations.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: 5 Years | Location: Yenagoa, Bayelsa State

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Entry requirements

UTME Entry (5-Year Programme) To qualify for admission through UTME, candidates must: Present credits in five (5) O' Level subjects (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) at not more than two sittings, including: English Language Mathematics Biology/Health Science Chemistry Physics Direct Entry (4-Year Programme) Candidates may gain admission through: All Direct Entry candidates must also possess the five (5) O' Level credits as specified for UTME entry. ND or Higher Diploma in Community Health (CHEW and CHO). Valid CHPRBN license. A' Level/JUPEB with a minimum of 10 points in: Biology/Health Science Chemistry Physics/ Mathematics Additional Requirements: Candidates must be at least 16 years old by the admission year Medical fitness certification is required upon admission All submitted credentials are subject to verification

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

Undergraduate applications open in July every year; early decision deadline is September and regular decision deadline is November. Dates are subject to change.

Applications open in July every year; early decision deadline September; regular decision deadline November. Application is online with an application fee (amount not stated).

Apply through the university admissions page: https://bmu.edu.ng/admissions/

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