BSc Public Health at Salem University, Lokoja

Programme overview

The BSc Public Health is an undergraduate programme offered at Salem University by the College of Basic Medical and Allied Sciences, Lokoja, Kogi State. It runs for 4 years.

Interdisciplinary training in disease prevention, health promotion, policy and research with field placements and a research capstone.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: College of Basic Medical and Allied Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Location: Lokoja, Kogi State

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Application information

Entry requirements

Five credit passes at not more than two sittings in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and one other subject. Direct entry (200 level): JAMB direct entry form and A/L, IJMB, OND or NCE in a relevant course; SSCE/NECO result (awaiting results accepted).

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

NGN 550,000 a year (2026/2027). Tuition only, Year 1 (fresh student) for the College of Basic Medical and Allied Sciences schedule for Public Health and Medical Laboratory Science; Year 2 onward: N550,000 per year (Years 2 to 3 as tabulated). Excludes acceptance fee, accommodation, ICT, Source

Programmes start in September 2026 (Public Administration BSc lists October 2026). Undergraduate admission is by JAMB-UTME (100 Level) or Direct Entry (200 Level); postgraduate entry also requires reference letters and NYSC details.

Post-UTME admissions for the 2026/2027 session are open. Applicants complete the interest form, pay the application processing fee (non-refundable) and then receive the full admission form by email.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://salemuniversity.edu.ng/how-to-apply/

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