Public Health & Promotion

Protecting communities by preventing disease and promoting healthy living.

Overview

Public Health & Promotion focuses on disease prevention, health education, and population-level interventions.

Core subjects

Epidemiology (study of disease patterns in populations)
Biostatistics (data analysis in health)
Health Promotion and Education Strategies
Environmental and Occupational Health Basics
Health Policy and Management
Global Health and Social Determinants of Health
Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Communication in Health Campaigns

Specializations

Public Health
Health Promotion
Health Communication
Environmental Health
Health and Social Supervision

Career paths

Public Health Officer / Specialist
Health Promotion / Education Coordinator
NGO Health Program Officer
Epidemiology Assistant / Data Analyst
Health Policy Analyst
Community Outreach Coordinator
Research Assistant in Public Health Studies

Study snapshot

Duration: Typically 3–4 years (bachelor), many continue with MPH
Workload: Moderate to high – assignments, fieldwork, data projects
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ — conceptually and analytically demanding
Practical components: Community projects, surveys, campaigns, internships
Internships: Recommended in ministries, NGOs, or health agencies

Where to study Public Health & Promotion in Lebanon

American University of Beirut: Environmental Health – $91,488
American University of Beirut: Health Communication – $90,535
Modern University for Business and Science: Public Health – $22,140
Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Science in Health Communication – $34,960
University of Balamand: Health Promotion – $25,115
University of Balamand: Public Health and Development Sciences – $25,115

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