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NOUN Admission Requirement for Masters in Public Health

National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Course/Programme in Masters Degree in Public Health, NOUN Admission form for MSc in Public Health.

NOUN Requirements For Masters Degree Programme and Duration

Public health is one of the broadest fields in the medical sector. It has lots of various areas and is as broad as you can imagine. While the profession has been seen as one of the top-paying careers in Nigeria at the moment, it is also regarded among the most successful in terms of job opportunities and prospects.

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Candidates seeking admission into NOUN for Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) must possess the following requirements below:

COMPULSORY O-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Credit passes in five subjects which must include the following:

SubjectMin Grade
Biology/health ScienceC6
ChemistryC6
English LanguageC6
MathematicsC6
PhysicsC6

ACCEPTABLE FIRST DEGREE RESULTS

AnatomySecond Class Lower
BiochemistrySecond Class Lower
BiostatisticsSecond Class Lower
BiotechnologySecond Class Lower
 DentistrySecond Class Lower
Environmental BiologySecond Class Lower
Environmental Health ScienceSecond Class Lower
EpidemiologySecond Class Lower
GeneticsSecond Class Lower
Health EducationSecond Class Lower
Health Education And PromotionSecond Class Lower
Health ManagementSecond Class Lower
Medical Lab ScienceSecond Class Lower
MedicinePass
MicrobiologySecond Class Lower
NursingSecond Class Lower
Nutrition And DieteticsSecond Class Lower
OptometrySecond Class Lower
Pharmaceutical SciencesPass
PharmacyPass
Physical & Health EducationSecond Class Lower
PhysiologySecond Class Lower
PhysiotherapySecond Class Lower
Public Health ScienceSecond Class Lower
RadiographySecond Class Lower
ZoologySecond Class Lower
ACCEPTABLE PGD RESULTS:
Public HealthPass
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
PRACTICE LICENSE

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Duration for Masters Degree NOUN?

Postgraduate programs in national open university of Nigeria are three semesters (18 months), The first semester usually starts from January to June while the second semester runs for the rest six months of the year. New students are absorbed in both semesters. See NOUN ACADEMIC CALENDAR

  • What is the main aim of public health?

Public health aims to improve the quality of life through prevention and treatment of disease, including mental health. This is done through the surveillance of cases and health indicators, and through the promotion of healthy behaviors

  • Is public health a good course in Nigeria?

Public health is one of the broadest fields in the medical sector. It has lots of various areas and is as broad as you can imagine. While the profession has been seen as one of the top paying careers in Nigeria at the moment, it is also regarded among the most successful in terms of job opportunities and prospects.

  • Why do you want to study public health?

Public health is a rewarding career path. In this field, you will consistently try to create healthy environments within communities, workplaces, facilities, and homes. Your role will be to improve the wellbeing of others, to help them regain the skills they need to live happily and efficiently.

362 Comments

      1. I have Bsc in Microbiology with second class upper with 8 credits at Olevel but no physic credit at Olevel am i qualified to apply?

          1. I have NECO results and I want to apply for public health in NOUN located in Ibadan, how do I go about it

      2. Good evening, please I studied Industrial Chemistry as first degree, am I qualified to study public health in your institution at masters level?

      3. I have 3rd class in microbiology already doing my pgd, soon I will be through, can I apply for master in public health?

          1. I studied plant science and biotechnology with second class lower division. Am i qualified to pursue masters degree in public health?.if possible can I be admitted on part time bases?

          1. Pls have MSC in social work am I qualified for PhD in public health and when will the form be on sell

        1. Hello, i have second class lower in environmental science and resource management, pls can i put in for msc in public health

  1. Please I want to study masters in public health in your great citadel of learning l possess the following 1, national diploma in agricultural engineering 2, higher national diploma in agricultural engineering__soil and water option 3,post graduate diploma in education (agricultural science education)4,post graduate diploma in agricultural engineering (lautech ogbomoso).lam a staff of the University of ibadan an engineering technologist in the environmental unit

        1. Please I have PGD in public health but don’t have O level in sciences, I read mass communication in my under graduate but decided to switch to public health, do I need to sit for WAEC again?

        2. Please my first degree is nursing but came out with 3rd class though I have done my PGDE in NOUN can I apply for Msc public health

    1. I am a HND holder in Dental Technology ( 2.9) Lower credit. Am I qualified for Masters in Public Health in NOUN ?

    2. I have a second class lower in Biology education.
      Can I study public health or any other paramedics course in your institution.

      1. I have hnd in animal production, pgde , pgd animal health and production, with good o level results. Can I apply for msc public health ?

    1. Yeah you can, it’s a similar qualifications to someone who has anatommy or zoology degree,, approach the school directly for enquiry

    2. Yeah you can, it’s a similar qualifications to someone who has anatomy or zoology degree,, approach the school directly for enquiry

      1. I have all the requirements. What i wan to know is the tuition thru the 3semesters (total overhead cost) and the msc course outlines.
        I will appreciate if all these is sent to my mail

      2. Pls I studied physiology BDC. I’m interested in MPH. How do I apply and when will they stop sales of admission forms

  2. I’m one of ur graduant in public health. But yet to have my notification of result, due to covid -19. So can i apply for your mph programme, if yes mail me back thank’s.

  3. I am a pharmacist and also have an M.sc in health management. I was told am not qualified for the Mph because I have a pass in o’ level maths please clarify.

          1. Pls Mr Gbenga.. I had 2.1 in food science am I qualify to study Public health at Masters level

  4. Please sir, I have a Bsc in Biochemistry Second class lower. Can I apply for Msc in Public Health. Thank you

          1. I have BSC in community health and I have all the o level requirements for master degree in public health

      1. Pls, I want to apply for masters in public health. I don’t know if they offer masters in public health at Noun in Ibadan.

    1. Yeah you can, it’s a similar qualifications to someone who has anatomy or zoology and dentistry degree,, approach the school directly for enquiry

  5. Please sir, I have Bsc (Ed) with Second class upper in Physical and Health Education, can I apply for Msc in Public Health? If no, what other option do I have? Thanks

      1. Please i love to do my masters in public health. I have BSc. Chemistry and my line of experience has been in the health line. Though i have register but i have paid the form fee

  6. Pls i will like to study Msc in Public health in NOUN.
    1.I posses National diploma in Science Laboratory Technology.2.Higher National diploma in Microbiology (Upper credit) and 3.PGD in Education @National Open University.Thanks in anticipation..

      1. I studied Medical Genetics and Biotechnology. Bsc.Second class Upper.Double hons.

        Can I apply for maters in public Health?

  7. Pls sir,I have HND in Microbiology (upper credit) and PGD in Education @ NOUN Abeokuta center can I apply for Msc in Public Health?

      1. Please do you take NECO..or can one combine NECO and WAEC?.. I don’t have maths in WAEC but I do in Neco..secondary..is it only my Bsc certificate..that is needed..or should I process my transcript too?

    1. Please what masters course can I apply for at noun? I studied Environmental sciences/ human resource management

  8. Please I have HND in food science and technology (upper credit) and currently running PGD in Nutrition. Can I apply for master in public health? Thanks

  9. Please I have PGD in Nutrition and HND in food science and technology (upper credit), am I qualified to apply for master in public health?

  10. Good day, pls i have a second class upper in environmental management and toxicology (environmental management option), can i study environment health science (Msc)?

    1. Pls, I want to know if you run PHD in Public health and if yet can I with MSc in Medical Microbiology & Public health from FUNAAB. Thanks.

    1. yes, you can apply with Community Health Office Training Certificate. The minimum requirement is a Lower credit

  11. Pls, I have Bsc in environmental management and toxicology (environmental management option), with a second class upper division. Can I apply for a Msc in environmental health sciences in your institution?

    1. Please I have Environmental science and Resource management second class upper… Am I qualify to apply M.sc in public health

  12. Pls, I have PGD in nutrition and HND in food science and technology (upper credit). Am i qualified to apply for master in public health? Thanks

  13. Please, am i qualified to apply for masters in Public health with a B.Sc (Ed) Biology (2nd class upper division)?

    1. I have B.tech in science laboratory technology (Microbiology option) can I apply for public health for my masters in NOUN

      1. Pls sir I have b tech biochemistry 3rd class and PGD information tech at noun can I ally for MSC public health an I qualified

      1. Like seriously,
        I was informed from Akure & Ado-Ekiti centres that I must get undergrad transcript b4 paying for form
        ? A friend applied for same course they denied him admission from Katsina state too

  14. Good day. I have a second class upper degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. I’d like to know if I can apply for an MSc in Public Health.

      1. Good evening Sir, I think if someone with BSc in Zoology, Biostatistics, environmental biology and genetics can apply for MPH then someone with BSc in Biology should also be able to apply because all these courses are embedded in BIOLOGY.

        Thank you Sir as I await your response.

          1. Good evening Mr Gbenga, please is BSc biology now acceptable for masters in public health i NOUN.

      1. I have Bsc Environmental Health Science from NOUN but seems that no other University wants to accept me for Msc or MPH

        It’s only NOUN that is giving an offer why

      2. Can Environmental management and toxicology obtain form for masters in public health

  15. I have Bsc SLT (Physiology/Pharmacology), PGD public Health Education and promotion, A practising licence can I apply for MSc public Health?

  16. I just finished my final bachelor in nursing exams. I’m also a registered nurse. I’ve not done my internship or NYSC plus I don’t have my certificate yet. Can I apply?

  17. Can the program be done completely online? Including exams?
    I also asked if one with a degree in Applied Biology will be considered. The applied biology had no aspect of botany in it. It was mostly humans and microorganisms (more like zoology). Looking forward to your reply. Thanks

  18. Can I apply for MPH. I am a nurse, have HND public health lower credit, Bsc health education 2nd class upper. But have no mathematics in o levels as I remedied it when I did my degree course. Am I qualified to apply?
    I have over 20 years working experience

  19. I am a professional nurse midwife. I have HND public health nursing, lower credit. BSc health education, 2nd class upper. Am I qualified to do MPH in NOUN? Over 5 years working experience in public health department.

  20. Hello,
    I am a graduate of Medicine, and I have two sittings in ‘O Level’ (both NECO). Can I apply for MPH?

        1. Pharmacology cannot apply for masters in public health

          but you can do PGD in public health, after that you can now apply for Masters

  21. I have a bsc in botany with 6years of occupational health, safety and environment practice…

    Can i apply for a MPH?

  22. Please, I Studied Environmental sciences/ human resource management and I graduated with second class upper from NOUN. Am I qualified to apply for M.sc Public health?

        1. Can a Pharmacist with deficiency in o level physics but dinstinction in other subjects do PGD in public health and then proceed to do MPH? is it acceptable?

  23. I have an MBA from Noun and a BSc In Agric with a pass in mathmatics O level. Can I apply for a Masters in public health?
    Thank you

  24. Please I have a second class upper in Microbiology but I’ve not gotten my transcript yet or certificate yet, can I use statement of result to apply for masters in public at noun?

  25. I am inquiring if you have Ph.D. in Public Health. I have Masters in Occupational Safety, Health and Environment. I also have M.Phil. in Environmental Management in Environment. How can I do my Ph.D. in Public Heath in your University.
    I would need feedback
    Uncle Tony

  26. Good morning NOUN resource person. I have a degree in Veterinary medicine with over 10 years of post qualification experience & presently working in the employ of a federal government agency as a veterinary surgeon. Can I apply for an MSC in public health at NOUN? Can I also apply for admission in the next few days?

  27. Good morning. Please am a graduate of food science and technology and I was told that I cannot apply for Msc public health. So I’d like to know the courses I can apply for

  28. Good evening Mr Gbenga, I have a second class upper degree in chemistry and I also have all credit in my o level, can I apply for masters in public health? if not kindly advice on the best masters course to apply in NOUN. thank you in anticipation of your quick response.

  29. Please sir, I have Bsc in Biology (second class upper)from noun, pls can I proceed for msc public health in noun

  30. Good evening, i have a second class upper in Parasitology and Entomology. Can i apply for masters in public health? I would appreciate your response, thank you

      1. I am really glad Mr. Gbenga is active attending to questions. Weldon, Mr. Gbenga!

        I have second class upper in biochemistry. WAEC is all good (exceeds C’s). Now, I want to ask:

        1. Where can I see the school fees listed?
        2. Is this thesis-based or coursed-based?

        Regards

  31. Is nysc certificate required for Msc in public health and is admission still going on or closed already?

  32. I graduated from Environmental studies with 2nd class Upper, can I apply for Masters in public health?

  33. Good day sir, I graduated from pharmacology and physiology (islt) with second class lower, can I apply for master in public health.

  34. Mr Gbenga, you are doing a good job here. Please I noticed questions on having first degree in statistics in regards to eligibility in MSc public health are not attended to. Please we are curious.

  35. Sir please, do noun offer PGDE in Public health and what are the requirements, I have HND in Environmental health technology lower credit. Thanks

  36. Good evening sir,
    I have Bsc in Applied Biology with second class lower and my science courses are credited, can I apply for masters into public health in noun

  37. Hello, iam a Pharmacist and I want to run M.sc Public health program. I’m I still hopeful of joining this year?

  38. Good evening.
    I went through the requirements and your responses and found I can apply for MSc Pubic Health with a BSc Health Educatiom (Second Class Upper)
    Please can I still apply for the program this year and start this year or all will be next year?
    Please I would appreciate your feedback and more.
    Please reach me on my mail : onyex26@gmail.com
    Thanks in anticipation

  39. Good evening sir

    I am a graduate of B.Sc Biochemistry (second class lowers), is it possible for me to directly apply for a masters program public health without a postgraduate diploma or I have to do a pgd first.
    Thanks

  40. Hello. I want to obtain a form for my Masters programme in public health. Is the form on sale? If yes how much and if no, when will it be on sale? Thanks

  41. I have ND in slt lower credit, Hnd in microbiology upper credit, and PGD in public health at noun can I apply for masters

  42. Dear Mr. Gbenga,
    A very pleasant day to you.
    I have a combined B.SC Honors in Biochemistry and Microbiology with a second class upper from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, passed all required o-level subjects. Am I eligible to apply for MPH? if yes, is this year still possible?

  43. I have a Masters degree in Environmental Pollution and Toxicology Under the department of Zoology and Environmental Biology with all my O’Level Credits intact. I also have professional certificates in Health, Safety and Environment. I have 2yrs experience as a Health and Safety Officer. Can i apply for Masters in Public Health?

  44. Good day, please I hold B.sc. in Human anatomy and want to apply for Masters in public health but I want to want d current school fees is and the duration of the course.

  45. Hello sir, is the form for MSc on sale now?
    I graduated with a second class lower B Sc Ed Biology can I apply for M Sc Public health.
    Thanks!

  46. I have HIgher National Diploma Science Technology (Microbiology option) and Post graduate Diploma in Microbiology .Please am i qualify for admission on Public Health

  47. I want to study public health i have the olevel complete result and nd result in science laboratory technology cam i apply please reply

      1. Please I have errors of name oder and that of day of birth in my Waec where I have credit in Physics and I passed all my Neco except Physics that is outstanding. Please can I still apply for Msc Public Health with my second lower degree in Health Education?

  48. Please I have errors of name oder and that of day of birth in my Waec where I have credit in Physics and I passed all my Neco except Physics that is outstanding. Please can I still apply for Msc Public Health with my second lower degree in Health Education?

  49. Hello Admin,
    Went through the requiremnts.
    I see Bsc Biotechnology is eligible.

    I have a Bsc Plant Biology & Biotechnology 2:1.
    Am I eligible?

    Thanks

  50. Pls i have Bsc Environmental science and Resources Management from Noun and have all o level requirements can I get MPH

  51. Pls i have sent earlier requested that I have Bsc Environmental science and Resources Management from noun can i apply for MPH

  52. Pls, I have second class upper in Biochemistry and my o level is ok. I want to know if admission is still going on and how I will apply for master in public health. Pls you can give me feed back on my email

  53. Good afternoon. I want to apply for this course. I studied Plant Biology and Biotechnology. Can I apply? and what month will application start?

  54. Sir, I am a HND holder in Dental Technology ( 2.9) Lower credit, PGD in Public Admin.

    Am I qualified for Masters in Public Health in NOUN ?

  55. Am a Geologist by profession working to provide disease free water for human and animal consumption.I also have PGD in Public Health Education and Promotion (credit level), can I apply for MPH? Kindly inform me through .

  56. Good day
    I have HND in environmental health technology with lower credit and PGD in public health education, lower credit,
    Please can I have admission in Msc public health (MPH)
    Thank you

  57. Please, I have B.sc in Sociology. I offer courses during my B.Sc in sociology such as, Medical sociology, Sociology of Health and illness Psychology, Gerontology, e.t.c
    Can I apply for M.Sc In Public Health??? Or community Health????

    In my O’Level I have 9 credits include Biology, Mathematics, English language, Agric. Science. Economics e.t.c

    Can I apply to M.Sc in public health???

    Thank you as I anticipate your response

  58. Good day Mr. Gbenga
    I have a second class upper in chemistry can I apply for msc in public health?

  59. I have B.Sc. in Public Health Administration – 2nd Class Lower, (WAHEB) ND in Environmental Health Technicians – Lower Credit, O’Level credit passes in Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Agric and Geography. Can i apply for MPH in your institution?

  60. I have B.Sc. in Public Health Administration – 2nd Class Lower, (WAHEB) ND in Environmental Health Technicians – Lower Credit, O’Level credit passes in Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Agric and Geography. Can i apply for MPH in your institution?

  61. I have B.Sc. in Public Health Administration – 2nd Class Lower, (WAHEB) ND in Environmental Health Technicians – Lower Credit, O’Level credit passes in Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Agric and Geography. Can i apply for MPH in your institution?

  62. Please I am currently holding HND with lower credit in health Information Management, and I av all olevel results, can I apply for master in public health program

  63. Pls i have the complete O level requirement but a B.Sc in Botany…
    Can i apply for M.Sc in Public health?

  64. Please i have Bsc. 2nd class upper in Human Anatomy and Cell Biology, can i apply for Msc. Public health?

  65. Hello! Mr.Gbenga,I am currently holding a diploma in community health (CHEW),can you please admit me into B.sc Community health 200 level?And how many years is the course?Is it 5 years like Public health?

    1. B.sc Community health IS NOT available in NOUN

      WHAT you can study is BSc public health, it’s 3yrs programme if your enter through direct entry

  66. I am a Pharmacist planning on relocating in august/september 2023, If I start the program right now (August 2022), can I write my exams online and graduate even through im no longer in the country?

  67. Can I do MSc in Public health or MPH. I am currently, a trained Public health officer in WHO. Did BSc pure and industrial chemistry and graduated with 2.1

  68. Please I have Bsc in food science and technology (second class lower) and currently working as a disease surveillance and notification officer representing one of the LGA’S in my state,can I apply for msc in public health

  69. I graduated with upper credit in science laboratory technology (microbiology) from polytechnic. I am a licensed science laboratory technologist (NISLT). Can l apply for masters in public health?

  70. I have HND in dental technology with distinction as grade
    How do I apply for a master program or must I run a PGD program first before I will be qualify to run masters?

  71. I am very much interested in MPH. I had Bsc in mathematics and Msc Statistics. I am currently working at health related fields. I am a researcher and I hope am qualified.
    I have O level completed
    Thanks

  72. Hello, please if someone has a Bsc degree in environmental health management, can it be used to apply for master in NOUN ?

  73. Hi good evening. Will I be eligible if I combine my neco and waec result together? I had a D7 in chemistry waec and C6 in Neco.

  74. Good day sir,
    Please can I apply for masters in Public health with second class lower in Bachelor of agriculture?

  75. I have Bsc General Biological sciences and I also have PGD HIV/AIDS EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT, and I pass my o level, can I purchase form for public health in msc

  76. I have BSc. Ed in Biology and Education with second class upper and all O’level requirements. Can I apply for a master’s in public health

  77. Please, I have first degree in Civil Engineering and Second degree in Water resources and environmental engineering. Am I eligible to apply for public health degree with NOUN

  78. Please I have a BSc in accounting, 9credit in Neco, and 9credit in Nabteb(science subjects offered) can I apply for Msc in criminology and security, or what other course can I apply for with the degree I have

  79. I have HND in Microbiology second class is PGD in public health available or any other course that will make me eligible for Msc in public health?

  80. I have all the 5 credits subjects required in Nabteb and I graduated with second class upper in Zoology although still in my NYSC Year, can I apply? If no kindly state reason from my information given above Sir. Thank you. Anticipating for reply

  81. I have second class upper division in Environmental Science and resources Management from National Open University of Nigeria.
    Is the first degree acceptable for Msc in Public health of the institution..
    Thanks

  82. I have HND in Pharmaceutical Technology (upper credit) can I apply for Masters in public health direct or I’ll have to do pgd, if it’s pgd what is the requirements.?

  83. i am a medical lab scientist, am i eligible to apply for MSc public health. is the admission currently on ? if yes, how do I apply

  84. Pls I have my first degree in Envt management and toxicology can I apply for masters in public health.

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