I completed my Bachelor of Public Health program and enjoyed it. This informative experience helped me apply knowledge in my job. I chose this program to enhance my healthcare management career. Texila’s curriculum is practical and relevant, with excellent delivery, convenience, and exceptional mentorship.
Mr Jonathan Mutale
Bachelor of Public Health
Completing my Bachelor of Public Health at Texila American University was a dream. The flexible program and supportive mentors helped me thrive. I now aim to advance my career and serve vulnerable populations in Tanzania.
Ms. Sophia Daniel Marwa
Bachelor of Public Health Program
My experience at Texila University was invaluable. Balancing my MS with work as a private practitioner and completing daily assignments was challenging. However, the satisfaction of successfully completing the program is immense.
Dr Ajay Babasaheb Wasade
Bachelor of Public Health program
Students are given extra time for assignments and tests. As a mother, wife, and career woman, this was very helpful. The fees are moderate, with installment payments. The course is well-structured and easy to assimilate. Staff have a great relationship with students.
Ms.Esther Ijeoma Kottoh
Bachelor of Public Health program
My experience with Texila American University was excellent. The unique learning methodology, updated modules, and flexible online programs were very educative. Dedicated mentors guided students throughout the course. Texila is the best platform for professional and academic knowledge.
Mr. Lascol Mwinde
Bachelor of Public Health program
Mr. Stanslous Mushili
Bachelor of Public Health program
Texila American University offered a great learning experience. The modules, one-on-one sessions, and contextual projects enhanced my understanding. Capstone projects integrated all subjects. Affordable fees and international recognition make Texila ideal for studying from home.
Ms.Godfrida M. Tembo
Bachelor of Public Health program
Completing my BPH at Texila American University was transformative. From research to internships, TAU provided invaluable experiences. Now, as a Pharmacy Technologist at Maamba General Hospital, I’m proud to contribute to public health with the CDC.
Mr. Lucky Lungu
Bachelor of Public Health Program
Are you passionate about preventing disease and improving the health of whole communities rather than treating one patient at a time? The accredited Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) at Texila American University (TAU) Zambia is your ideal pathway.
This professional four-year undergraduate public health degree trains you to analyse how lifestyle, environmental factors, and social structures shape population health. Through practical training, you will learn to design, implement, and manage community-wide wellness programs.
TAU’s BPH program is fully accredited by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and officially approved by the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ). Available on campus in Lusaka or through flexible online and distance learning, it stands as a premier, accessible public health degree in Zambia for students across the SADC region.
A Bachelor of Public Health is the foundational undergraduate degree for a career in public health. Over four years you build knowledge across the core disciplines: epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, health promotion and education, health policy, and health systems.
You learn to analyse public health challenges and design effective interventions. The BPH prepares you either to enter the workforce directly or to progress to a Master of Public Health (MPH) and beyond.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year I | |||
| BPH1111 | Biology | 10 | |
| BPH1112 | Chemistry | 10 | |
| BPH1113 | Mathematics | 10 | |
| BPH1114 | Physics | 10 | |
| BPH1115 | Anatomy and Physiology | 20 | |
| BPH1116 | Principles Of Public Health | 20 | |
| BPH1117 | Public Health, Health Promotion and Education | 20 | |
| BPH1118 | Law and ethics in public health practice | 20 | |
| Year II | |||
| BPH2111 | Public Health Policy and Practice | 16 | |
| BPH2112 | Basics of Biostatistics | 22 | |
| BPH2113 | Principles of Epidemiology | 22 | |
| BPH2114 | Basics of Social and Behavioral Health | 18 | |
| BPH2115 | Health systems research | 22 | |
| BPH2116 | Public Health Informatics: Information systems & Management | 20 | |
| Year III | |||
| BPH3111 | Health and Disease | 18 | |
| BPH3112 | Communicable and Non Communicable Diseases | 24 | |
| BPH3113 | Environmental Health and Pollution | 18 | |
| BPH3114 | Food Technology, Nutrition and Heath | 22 | |
| BPH3115 | Water supply and sanitation management | 22 | |
| BPH3516 | Field attachment | 16 | |
| Year IV | |||
| BPH4111 | Family Health & Demography | 16 | |
| BPH4112 | Maternal and Child Health | 22 | |
| BPH4113 | Health Management & Health Resource Development | 22 | |
| BPH4114 | Health Economics and Health Care Finance | 20 | |
| BPH4115 | Project Work | 40 | |
Choosing a public health degree offers advantages that go well beyond a single job title. The main benefits of studying public health include:
The Bachelor of Public Health at TAU Zambia is a structured 4-year program. To meet the baseline entry criteria, applicants must fulfil specific educational prerequisites.
Standard Secondary School Entry Requirements
Five (5) ‘O’ Level Credits or better (under ECZ or recognized equivalent exam boards).
Required Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics (or English Language, Science, Biology/Agricultural Science, and two other approved academic subjects).
Mathematics Grade: Must be at a Merit level or better.
Direct Entry (3-Year Diploma):
Holders of a relevant, accredited 3-year healthcare or science diploma qualify for accelerated tracking.
Work Experience Entry (2-Year Diploma):
Holders of a relevant 2-year diploma must present a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable work experience in a healthcare or community health environment.
Applicants from non-English speaking nations must demonstrate fluency. TAU accepts a TOEFL certificate, an IELTS score of 4.0 or above, or successful completion of Cambridge/International Baccalaureate English modules.
The four-year curriculum moves from foundation sciences in
Year I: Foundational Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Human Anatomy, Physiology, & Principles of Public Health
Year II: Analytical Frameworks
Foundations of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Policy, & Health-Systems Research
Year III: Field Interventions
Communicable/Non-Communicable Diseases, Nutrition, Sanitation, & Environmental Health
Year IV: Leadership & Capstone
Family & Maternal-Child Health, Health Economics, & a Final Research Thesis
Alongside knowledge, you develop critical-thinking, community-assessment, programme-planning and data-analysis skills that employers value.
Graduating with a Bachelor of Public Health opens a wide range of Bachelor of Public Health job opportunities across Zambia and abroad. Typical roles include:
With a public health degree in Zambia, your expertise is sought after in hospitals, clinics, non-profit organisations and health ministries.
TAU’s BPH is delivered on campus in a semester pattern and online in a trimester/block pattern through the Learning Management System (LMS).
Students outside Lusaka receive live lecture transmissions at facility centres or via the LMS and can join on-campus classes when convenient.
Working students and those in other SADC countries can therefore complete an accredited Bachelor of Public Health without relocating.
| Assessment per Course | Weightage |
| Formative (Internal) | |
| 3 MCQ Tests for each Module. Total Module – 4 | 40% |
| Summative (External) | |
| Final Exam (50 MCQ) | 60% |
| Total | 100% |
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Texila American University Zambia is widely recognized as one of the best universities for a public health degree in Southern Africa.
We distinguish our academic experience through four core pillars:
After completing your Bachelor of Public Health, you are well placed to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH) or related specialisation at TAU and beyond.
Applications for the March 2027 intake into TAU’s Bachelor of Public Health are open. Apply online, share your academic documents, and our admissions team will guide you on eligibility, tuition and scholarships.
A Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) is a four-year undergraduate degree that trains you to prevent disease and promote health at the level of populations, covering epidemiology, environmental health, health promotion and health systems.
The BPH is a four-year programme, available on campus in Lusaka or through online and distance learning via the LMS.
Five ‘O’ level credits or better — with Mathematics at merit and including English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Physics (or English, Science and Biology with other acceptable subjects) — plus English proficiency.
Public health offers real-world community impact, strong and growing demand for graduates, diverse career paths, a globally transferable qualification, and a clear route to an MPH or PhD.
Roles include Health Promotion Officer, Community Health Worker, Environmental Health Specialist, Public Health Research Assistant and Programme Coordinator in NGOs or government health units.
Yes. TAU is accredited by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and approved by the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ).
I had a good learning experience at Texila American University. I could easily follow through with the modules provided. The one-on-one sessions, (student-faculty interactions) helped to answer questions encountered during the time of learning. The contextual projects enabled me to understand the concepts learnt fully. Capstone projects always allowed me to integrate everything learnt in the three subject areas. I would recommend Texila to anyone because of the affordable fees as well as being able to study at an internationally recognized university from the comfort of one’s home
Ms.Godfrida M. Tembo
Bachelor of Public Health program
My Experience with Texila American University has been an excellent one. The unique learning methodology and updated block-based learning modules are very educative, Flexible online programs for learning within your comfort zone. Dedicated student coordinators/mentors working with students on every step throughout the course, guiding students on faculty interactions, projects and assignments to be accomplished within time. In simplicity, ‘Texila American University’ is the best platform one would look to for a great epitome of both professional and academic knowledge.
Mr. Lascol Mwinde
Bachelor of Public Health program
Students are given extra time to submit assignments and take the test. As a mother, wife and career woman, it was really helpful. The fees are moderately okay and payments are done by instalment. The course is well structured and easy to assimilate.Staff have a great relationship with me as a student
Ms.Esther Ijeoma Kottoh
Bachelor of Public Health program
Completing my BPH at Texila American University was transformative. From research on unsafe abortions to internships, TAU provided invaluable experiences. Now, as a Pharmacy Technologist at Maamba General Hospital, I’m proud to contribute to public health alongside the CDC. I’m grateful for TAU’s support!
Mr. Lucky Lungu
Bachelor of Public Health Program
Myself Sophia Daniel Marwa, completing my Bachelor of Public Health at Texila American University was a dream come true. Despite a hectic schedule, the online program’s flexibility and supportive mentors enabled me to thrive. Armed with the knowledge in community health, I now aspire to advance my career, public research, and serve vulnerable populations in Tanzania through my role at SHDEPHA+ under the EpiC Project.
Ms. Sophia Daniel Marwa
Bachelor of Public Health Program
Texila American University equipped me with knowledge, skills, and confidence through its MPH program. Today, as a registered nurse at Chisanzu RHC, I apply evidence-based practices, tackle challenges, and contribute meaningfully to improving healthcare and community well-being.
Mr. Paul Lwembe
Bachelor of Public Health program
Texila American University gave me the opportunity to pursue my BPH through a flexible payment plan while working. The program enhanced my skills in disease prevention and health policy. Currently, I’m working in Zambia National Service (ZNS) as a Clinical Officer, confidently applying both clinical and public health knowledge.
Mr. Hydon Mudena
Bachelor of Public Health program
It was a great learning experience with Texila university. It was a test of my hard work and perseverance to complete my MS while working as a Pvt practitioner and complete everyday assignments during the course. Still, it gives great satisfaction to complete successfully.
Dr Ajay Babasaheb Wasade
Bachelor of Public Health program
Texila American University empowered me with skills to lead in public health. Today, I serve as a Clinical Officer General at Lealui Mini Hospital under the Ministry of Health. I’m also building my platform as a health speaker, sharing knowledge to inspire healthier communities. Texila made my mission clear to educate, empower, and inspire change.
Mr Khondowe Godwin
Bachelor of Public Health program
Biostatistics
The application of statistical reasoning and mathematical methods to analyze biological, clinical, and public health data. In a BPH program, students use biostatistics to identify health trends, calculate disease risks, and evaluate the mathematical success rate of community health initiatives.
Community Health Assessment (CHA)
A systemic, data-driven process used to identify the health statuses, needs, and issues of a distinct population. Public health professionals conduct these field assessments to look at behavioral risks, environmental hazards, and socioeconomic factors, which helps them allocate medical resources effectively.
Epidemiology
The cornerstone scientific discipline of public health that studies how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why. Epidemiologists track the distribution, patterns, causes, and control of both communicable infections (like malaria) and non-communicable conditions (like diabetes) within a community.
Environmental Health
The branch of public health focused on how the physical, chemical, and biological factors of our surroundings impact human wellness. This discipline targets the prevention of disease by auditing and controlling environmental factors like water quality, air pollution, waste sanitation, and hazardous workplace exposures.
Health Promotion
The process of empowering communities and individuals to increase control over, and improve, their overall physical and mental well-being. It moves beyond individual medical treatments to focus on behavioural education, public policy changes, and structural adjustments that eliminate systemic health risks.
Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
The statutory regulatory body established under the Health Professions Act of Zambia. The HPCZ is responsible for registering healthcare facilities, licensing medical professionals, and approving medical training programs-such as TAU’s BPH degree-to ensure strict national compliance and professional quality control.
Higher Education Authority (HEA) Zambia
The independent regulatory body established under the Higher Education Act of Zambia to register, audit, and regulate private and public higher education institutions. Fully accredited HEA programs guarantee that your undergraduate degree is nationally recognized, legally compliant, and aligned with global educational benchmarks.
Health Systems Management
The strategic administration, oversight, and operational management of healthcare systems, hospitals, clinics, and health networks. This field focuses on optimizing medical delivery, managing public health budgets, staffing facilities, and ensuring equitable health resource distribution.
Learning Management System (LMS)
A secure, state-of-the-art digital software platform used to deliver, track, and manage educational courses. TAU utilizes an advanced LMS to host live lecture transmissions, archive academic coursework, manage exams, and facilitate direct professor-to-student communication for online and distance learning (ODL) formats.
SADC Region (Southern African Development Community)
An inter-governmental organization composed of 16 Southern African member states working toward regional socioeconomic integration and shared public health, safety, and educational frameworks. TAU’s flexible BPH program is specifically tailored to address unique disease burdens and healthcare system challenges across the SADC landscape.