Iconic Open University

B.Sc. Healthcare Administration and Hospital Administration

The B.Sc. Healthcare Administration and Hospital Management at Iconic University is a comprehensive and rigorous 4-year programme designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the healthcare industry. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and hands-on experiences, students will gain a deep understanding of the complex and ever-evolving healthcare system. The program covers a wide range of topics including healthcare laws and policies, financial management, strategic planning, and quality improvement, providing students with a well-rounded education in the field. Graduates of this programme will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage and lead healthcare organizations, making a positive impact on the lives of patients and the healthcare community.

Graduates of the programme will be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge and skills in the field of health care administration and hospital management;
2. apply self-reliance and managerial skills required for effective service delivery in competitive local, national and international environment;
3. apply ICT in marketing, human resource, economic, social, financial and innovative strategies for improving the operations of healthcare programme and hospital management for the purpose of efficiencycy and effectiveness;
4. develop ethical and professional solutions for healthcare business challenges;
5. engage in entrepreneurship and income yielding ventures; and
6. engage in cutting edge research and development activities which are able to project the University and Nation in the light of excellence.

A career in B.Sc. Public Health is a great way to make a positive impact on the lives of many people. Public Health professionals are needed to help identify and manage health risks and provide support for communities in need. Possible career opportunities include health educators, epidemiologists, health policy analysts, public health administrators, and health promotion specialists. 

Health educators work to develop and implement health education programmes, while epidemiologists study the causes and distribution of diseases. Health policy analysts help create and implement health policies and programmes, while public health administrators work to create and manage health services and programmes. Health promotion specialists work to increase awareness of public health issues, such as nutrition and physical activity. 

A B.Sc. in Public Health can open up a wide range of opportunities in the public health field. With the right education and experience, graduates can find rewarding and meaningful careers that can help make a difference in the lives of many.

21st Century Skills
1. Collaboration and team work
2. Creativity and imagination
3. Critical thinking
4. Problem solving
5. Flexibility and adaptability
6. Information Literacy
7. Leadership
8. Civic literacy and citizenship
9. Social responsibility
10. Technology literacy
11. Initiative.

Admission into Iconic University for bachelor’s degree does not require JAMB result, but candidates will be asked to get a JAMB regularisation number upon successful admission in order to be used for his/her NYSC at the time of graduation.  

  • 100 Level (Freshman)

Candidates seeking admission into the programme must have at least five credit passes at the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE/NECO/GCE) examinations in English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Health Science, Chemistry, Physics, or any other Science subject.

  • 200/300 Level (Sophomores)
  1. Five (5) credit passes in WAEC, NECO, NBAIS, NABTEB or similar bodies as recognised. The credit passes must include English Language, Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Health Science, at not more than two sittings.
  2. In addition to (1) above, applicants must present all programmes certificates which include; BSc, HND, NCE, ND OND and technical certificate. 
  3. An additional qualification from any health-related discipline such as Community Health Officer Training certificate (CHO), NCE (Physical/Health Education, Science Education, Nutrition, Home Economics, Food Science) Health Superintendent, Registered Nurse (RN), Physiology, Medical Laboratory Science, etc.
  4. The B.Sc. holders should possess a minimum of third class, HND holders should possess a minimum of lower credit, NCE must possesses a minimum of merit pass and ND & OND should possess a minimum of lower credit in order to be eligible for admission.  
  5. Health-related disciplines for admission into B.Sc. Public Health Science programme includes 1st Degree holders, Diploma holders and Technicians as shown below: 
  • Biology 
  • Biochemistry 
  • Chemistry 
  • Physics 
  • Microbiology 
  • Anatomy 
  • Pharmacology 
  • Pharmacy 
  • Zoology 
  • Veterinary medicine 
  • MBBS 
  • BMLS (Bachelor of Medical Lab Scientist) 
  • Industrial Chemistry 
  • Science Education 
  • Nursing 
  • Health Education 
  • Physiology 
  • Nutrition 
  • Physiotherapy 
  • Radiotherapy 
  • Environmental Health Science  

List of acceptable disciplines: Diploma holders (200 level admission) 

  • Community Health Officer Training Certificate (CHO), 
  • Environmental Health Officer 
  • National Certificate in Education (NCE) (Physical /Health Education, Science Education Nutrition & Home Economics with a minimum of merit pass) 
  • Health Superintendent 5. Registered Nurse (RN), 
  • Associate Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences (AIMLS) 
  • Science Laboratory Technologist (SLT) (HND lower credit) 
  • Food and Nutrition (lower credit) 
  • Food Science  

List of acceptable disciplines for technicians (200 level admission) 

  • Dental technician 
  • Pharmacy technician 
  • Radiography technician 
  • Physiotherapy technician 
  • Medical Laboratory Technician 
  • Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW) 
  • Environmental Health Technician  

*Please note that HND, ND and OND holders must possess minimum of lower credit where the certificate is classified. 

Iconic University charges modest fees that give learners the chance to pay per semester only. Nigerian candidates seeking admission will pay an application fee of N10,000 and $30 would be paid by international applicants.

Semester Fees:

Semester Fees are charged based on the human development index (HDI) of country of residence. 

Nigerians

N135,000

Very High Development Countries

$800

High Development Countries

$600 

Medium Development Countries

$500 

Low Development Countries

$400

 

Other countries

$400

 

Click here to see list of countries based on HDI

Note: This schedule is only applicable to Spring Semester 2024/’25 academic session, and the university operate a non-refundable policy on application fee, registration fee and all other fees paid for products and services of the university.

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