B.Sc. (Ed.) Health Education

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The B.Sc. (Ed.) Health Education programme equips you with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to teach health concepts, promote wellbeing, and guide individuals and communities toward healthier lifestyles. The programme focuses on disease prevention, health promotion, environmental health, family life education, nutrition, first aid, mental health and community health practices.

You will learn how to design health education programmes, develop instructional materials, deliver health-related lessons and engage in community outreach activities. Your training also prepares you to understand the connections between lifestyle, environment, behaviour and health outcomes, enabling you to educate learners and communities effectively.

Course Overview

The B.Sc. (Ed.) Health Education programme integrates scientific knowledge about health with educational theory and teaching practice. You will study human anatomy, physiology, public health, health psychology, reproductive health, school health programmes and health promotion strategies. At the same time, you will develop the pedagogical skills required to teach health-related subjects in schools and community settings.

The programme runs for four years through UTME and three years through Direct Entry.
Throughout your training, you will engage in micro-teaching, teaching practice, community health projects, first aid practice and health campaigns. These experiences prepare you to provide accurate health information, facilitate behavioural change and support the wellbeing of learners and wider communities.

Course Curriculum

The curriculum follows the NUC Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) at levels 100–400.

You begin with foundational courses such as:

  1. Introduction to Health Education
  2. Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  3. Communication in English
  4. Foundations of Education
  5. Nigerian Peoples and Culture
  6. Study Skills
  7. General Psychology

You expand your knowledge through courses such as:

  1. Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  2. School Health Programme
  3. Health Psychology
  4. Educational Technology
  5. Community Health
  6. Curriculum Studies in Health Education

You deepen your professional competence through courses such as:

  1. First Aid and Safety Education
  2. Public Health Education
  3. Measurement and Evaluation in Health Education
  4. Reproductive and Family Life Health
  5. Research Methods in Education
  6. Environmental Health

You integrate advanced knowledge and practical experience through:

  1. Seminar in Health Education
  2. Teaching Practice
  3. Nutrition and Health
  4. Health Promotion and Behavioural Change
  5. Research Project

Entry Requirements

To gain admission into the B.Sc. (Ed.) Health Education programme, you must satisfy one of the following entry pathways:

1. UTME Admission (Four-Year Programme)

  1. You must have at least five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Health Science, and any other relevant Science or Social Science subjects, obtained in not more than two sittings.
  2. Sit for the UTME with English Language and other relevant subjects.
  3. Meet the departmental and university cut-off marks.
  4. Demonstrate interest and aptitude for health promotion, teaching and community wellbeing.
  5. Satisfy all other general admission requirements of the university.

2. Direct Entry Admission (Three-Year Programme)

  1. You must have five credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Health Science and other acceptable subjects, obtained in not more than two sittings.
  2. Possess NCE, ND or equivalent qualifications in Health Education, Physical and Health Education, Biology, Community Health or related fields with at least a merit or credit grade.
  3. Hold Advanced Level passes in relevant subjects such as Biology, Health Science or Physical Education.
  4. Provide academic transcripts and supporting documents during the application.
  5. Meet the university’s general Direct Entry admission regulations.

Why study at OOU?

Choosing the B.Sc. (Ed.) Health Education programme at Olabisi Onabanjo University provides you with a strong scientific foundation, practical skills and professional preparation to teach, guide and support individuals and communities toward healthier lives. You will benefit from:

  1. A curriculum that blends health science, public health, psychology and teaching methodology.
  2. Hands-on experiences through first aid training, community health outreach, school health programmes, micro-teaching and full teaching practice.
  3. Lecturers with expertise in health promotion, disease prevention, human anatomy, physiology, public health and school health.
  4. Training that equips you to address health challenges affecting children, youth and adults in both school and community settings.
  5. Opportunities to develop communication, counselling, behavioural change and leadership skills essential for health education practice.
  6. Exposure to contemporary issues in nutrition, mental health, reproductive health, environmental health and health policy.

This programme prepares you to become a knowledgeable and impactful health educator who promotes wellbeing, supports healthy choices and contributes to community development.

Research Project

In your final year, you will undertake a research project that enables you to explore important issues in health education, public health, health behaviour, school health, environmental health or disease prevention. The research project strengthens your analytical, scientific and problem-solving skills. Working with your supervisor, you will:

  1. Select a research topic such as nutrition awareness, school health practices, reproductive health behaviour, sanitation, first aid readiness or environmental health concerns.
  2. Apply appropriate research methods such as surveys, observations, interviews or field investigations.
  3. Analyse data using relevant health education and public health frameworks.
  4. Present your findings in a clear, well-structured and academically rigorous research report.

Your research project becomes the capstone of your training and prepares you for professional work in teaching, community health, public health promotion and further academic studies.

Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Science in Education (Health Education), you must fulfil the graduation requirements approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Olabisi Onabanjo University.

Academic Requirements

  1. Complete and pass all compulsory and elective courses in the programme.
  2. Earn the minimum credit units prescribed for the four-year programme (UTME) or three-year programme (Direct Entry).
  3. Maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 1.00.
  4. Complete and defend your final-year research project.
  5. Fulfil all practicum components, including community health outreach, first aid practice, micro-teaching and full teaching practice.

Grading and Degree Classification

Your final classification is determined by your Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), as follows:

Upon satisfying these requirements, you will be awarded the B.Sc. (Ed.) Health Education, a qualification that equips you to promote health, support behavioural change and contribute meaningfully to school and community wellbeing.

Career Opportunities

A degree in Health Education prepares you for a wide range of roles focused on health promotion, disease prevention, community development and educational support. You will be trained to communicate health information effectively, design health programmes and support wellness initiatives in schools and communities.

You may pursue careers such as:

  1. Health education teacher
  2. Community health educator
  3. School health officer
  4. Public health assistant
  5. Health promotion officer
  6. NGO health programme facilitator
  7. Wellness and fitness education adviser
  8. Environmental health assistant
  9. Youth health development officer
  10. First aid and safety coordinator

You may find employment in:

  1. Primary and secondary schools
  2. Ministries of Health, Education or Youth Development
  3. Community health centres and public health agencies
  4. NGOs and international health organisations
  5. School health services and guidance units
  6. Fitness and wellness programmes
  7. Local government health departments

The programme also provides a solid foundation for postgraduate studies in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, Environmental Health Science and related fields.

How to Apply?

1. UTME Entry (Four-Year Programme)

  1. Select Olabisi Onabanjo University as your first choice and Health Education as your preferred programme.
  2. Sit for the UTME with English Language and other relevant subjects such as Biology or Health Science.
  3. Possess at least five O-Level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and other acceptable subjects.
  4. Participate in the OOU Post-UTME screening exercise and meet the departmental cut-off mark.

2. Direct Entry (Three-Year Programme)

  1. Possess NCE, ND or equivalent qualifications in Health Education, Physical and Health Education, Biology, Community Health or related fields with at least a merit or credit grade.
  2. Satisfy the required O-Level credit passes.
  3. Upload your academic transcripts and supporting documents through the OOU Undergraduate Admissions Portal.

Course Coordinator

The B.Sc. (Ed.) Health Education programme is managed by a team of dedicated academics and experienced researchers within the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Faculty of Education.

The current programme coordinator is:

Dr [Full Name]

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Course Overview

  1. Next Admission Process
  2. Current Academic Year
  3. Associated programmes = Undergraduate
  4. Course Duration = 4 Years
  5. Degree = Bachelor of Science Education (B.Sc. (Ed.))
  6. Faculty = Education
  7. Course Type = Full Time
  8. Course Delivery = On campus.
  9. Location = Faculty of Education, Main Campus.
  10. Scholarship opportunities