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Program’s Mission

​The Public Health program intends to create a fulfilling education for the next generation of public health practitioners and health management leaders, who are committed to promoting the health of local and global communities through research, interdisciplinary training, and service.​​

Educational Objectives

     

    1. Provide a high-quality educational experience in an excellent academic environment to enable students to acquire knowledge, skills, and values through a responsive curriculum.
    2. Prepare the graduates with the knowledge and competencies that enable them to meet Saudi Commission for Health Specialties standards.
    3.  Prepare the graduates with the competencies that enable them to conduct scientific public health research and design and implement a community engagement program. 
    4. Evaluate public health programs and strategies across different settings.
    5. Recruit competent faculty members and outstanding students to create a dynamic learning community that is loyal to excellence
    6. Develop and raise the awareness of the community about health and prevention methods, which cover the community needs.
    7. Advance the mission of Bisha University through appropriate contributions to public health.

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Learning Outcomes

    3. Program Learning Outcomes:
    Knowledge and Understanding
    K1Describe the normal structure and function of human body in a comprehensive, coherent manner during the different stages of life
    K2Explain the pathogenesis, pathophysiology and pathology of various diseases affecting human body.
    K3Describe the history and philosophy of public health as well as its core values, concepts and functions across the globe and society.
    K4Describe the basic concepts of legal, ethical, economic, standards and regulatory dimensions of health care and public health policy and the roles, influences and responsibilities of the different agencies and branches of government
    K5Recognize the basic concepts, methods, and tools of public health data collection, use and analysis and why evidence-based approaches are an essential part of public health practice
    K6Describe the basic processes, approaches and interventions that identify and address population-level health concerns
    K7Identify the socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, environmental, and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities
    Skills
    S1Use bio-statistical and epidemiological tools in generating high quality of evidence that utilized design and implement public health intervention program.
    S2Demonstrate the integration of basic public health sciences by performing diagnosis and investigation of disease, monitor health and educate people in order to protect and promote public health at all levels of society
    S3Communicate effectively and efficiently using technical and professional writing, mass media, and both written and oral presentation to diverse audiences
    S4Developing, implementing, assessing, and evaluating health promotion intervention programs that address population-level health concerns
    Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility
    V1Adhere to ethical standards and moral principles in the practice of the profession 
    V2Demonstrate responsibility for self-directed lifelong learning by choosing their own learning needs and utilizing information and communication technology​


Study Plan

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