This programme will teach you how to analyse and address issues of disparities in health and well-being around the world. You’ll study global health through an interdisciplinary curriculum that covers complex social, cultural, political, economic and ethical aspects, encouraging you to explore the field from a variety of perspectives. And by learning how to bring theory and practice together, you’ll be empowered to form your own ideas of how to make a difference.
Students undertaking this course will be inspired to drive structural changes in healthcare systems using social epidemiological models. They will be equipped with knowledge and skills that will help them demonstrate how to think critically about the power of scientific and medical knowledge, and how healthcare practices and technologies are shaped. Students will be taught by internationally renowned social scientists with expertise in global public health and beyond.
In addition, students will get to engage with social science research using real-world examples of how policymaking impacts life experience and explore how humanitarian strategies are used to reduce suffering and improve health and well-being around the globe. students will investigate social science approaches to the most pressing global health challenges of our time, from HIV/AIDS epidemics, the Ebola crisis in West Africa, and COVID-19 pandemic, to the trauma of conflicts across Africa, and access to medicines for all.
Registration and Tuition
Registration: 25,000
Tuition: 700,000XAF/year
Field Placement: 100,000XAF (Paid in Year 3)
The BSc in Global Health and Social Development at Afro-Brit Centre for International Development will run for 3 years for full-time and 4 years for part-time students.
Year 1
In the first year of the programme, students will build their foundational knowledge of global health, social science, and social theory, and begin to explore research practice and design. they will also learn how to apply a broad range of social science theories and methods from the fields of anthropology and sociology, epidemiology and political science, philosophy and economics, history and bioethics.
Year 2
From the second year, students will choose from a mix of interdisciplinary modules to focus on the social issues they care most about. This might be causes and consequences of mental health, drug addiction and related consequences or how gender-based violence limits access to healthcare locally and globally. At this level, students will be supported to establish Personal and Professional Development Plans, and they will be asked to use their career ambitions to shape their future or post programme career roadmap. In addition, the second year will help students deepen their understanding of key concepts in global health, learn about biomedicine, global health and society, and gain more research and analysis skills.
Year 3
In the third year, students will be required to submit a dissertation in global health and social science, where they will explore a topic of their choice in detail.
This degree provides a rigorous intellectual and empirical grounding for careers in public administration, NGOs and INGOs, charities, think tanks, academia, and social advocacy organisations. Our graduates enter a wide range of professions within health services, public health, government, and NGOs in Cameroon, Africa and beyond. Many will go on to influence health policy formulation, lead research initiatives especially with agencies implementing programmes related to cancer, Malaria, NCDS, diabetes etc. Graduates from this programme will also be prepared to support government departments on issues related to health and social care as well as housing and associated health challenges. Also, some will branch off into the private sector, leading management consultancies, engaging in healthcare start-ups, joining independent research institutes etc. Afro-Brit is also mindful that some of the graduates will proceed to postgraduate study and later face-off into varied roles.
Flexible learning tailored to Meet Your Career Needs
At Afro-Brit CID, we understand that your time is valuable. Whether you are advancing your career or changing paths, our programs are designed to fit your schedule.
Choose from full-time or part-time options to graduate at your pace:
