Health Administration

This degree program provides insights into the rudiments of managing the Country’s health care system.  As a university we are conscious of the challenges inherent to the Zambian health care system amidst the transformative changes occurring in the industry. Students studying for this program have the potential to work and integrate in hospital administration, hospital and care management, consulting firms, managed care organizations, hospices, home based care (HBC), insurance, and link with organizations providing palliative care.  Arising from the critical thinking skills development, the student is empowered with skills, competencies, and relationships to become highly-effective supervisors and managers.

The entry requirements for this degree program are:

1. Full grade twelve certificate (English, Maths, Biology plus one Science and any other subject) with credit or better.
2. Completed A Levels
3. Equivalent health related qualification (Diploma of Clinical medical sciences, Diploma in Environmental Sciences, Diploma in Laboratory Sciences, and Diploma in Dentistry, Ophthalmology and Diploma in Social Work, Diploma in counselling).
4. Bachelor’s degree in any related field (Nursing, Social work, Clinical Medicine etc.)
5. Exceptional consideration for In-service staff: those in service who have done a diploma in medical sciences; these cadres are clinical officer General, ETH, pharmacy Technology, Diploma in Nursing, Radiographer. These cadres have a medical background, and most of the courses that are covered in the first year first semester and first year second semester were covered during their diploma level.

If you’re an educational professional who are looking to progress into management and consultancy, or an educational planning or development role, this is the best degree for you.