University · Lagos State
Admission requirements for Health Education at Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Lagos State.
In addition to UTME requirements, the prospective candidate for a 4-year degree programme is expected to have obtained credit passes in five Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) subjects or its equivalent, which should include Arabic and English.
Health Education is a degree programme that equips students with knowledge and skills in promoting individual and community well-being across Nigeria. Students study subjects including human anatomy, epidemiology, school health services, environmental health, health communication, and behavioural sciences, preparing them to design and implement effective public health interventions. The programme blends theoretical foundations with practical fieldwork, enabling graduates to address pressing health challenges within Nigerian communities. Career opportunities span school health teaching, community health education, public health consultancy, and health promotion roles within government agencies and non-governmental organisations. Graduates may align with professional bodies such as the Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria and the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria, strengthening their professional credibility and practice standards nationwide.