Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics (Health Statistics)

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics (Health Statistics) programme is aimed at training students to acquire skills of collecting, retrieving, analysing, interpreting, and managing data to draw appropriate conclusions on general health issues in the country and beyond for effective planning and development.

Objectives

Select and apply appropriate study designs and statistical data analysis techniques to manage relevant health data.
Use and interpret results of current and anticipated software packages for statistical analysis and data management in health/medical statistics.
Analyse the requirements of information users and communicate effectively with statisticians and the wider health specialists through presentations of statistical analyses results both in writing and orally.
Design, manage and evaluate information system strategies and projects
Propose policies to support evidence-based practice and decision making.
Appraise research designs and undertake independent research projects.

Entry Requirements for Admission of Students

To be admitted into BSc Applied Statistics (Health Statistics) programme, a candidate must, satisfy the minimum University and the Department of Statistical Sciences entry requirements.

WASSCE/SSSCE

Holders who have credits (A1-C6/A-D Respectively) in the following Three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits (A1-C6/ A-D) in Two Elective Subjects and a pass in any of these subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology or Elective Mathematics with an Aggregate Score of 24 or better in the relevant Area of Study (including Agricultural Science or General Science or General Arts with Geography and Economics options or Business with Elective Mathematics option).

MATURE STUDENTS

who have attained the age of 25 years or above at the time of Application and have credits in Five GCE ‘O Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics, in addition to passing an Entrance Examination and /or Interview.

ADVANCED LEVEL

Holders with credits in at least Five subjects at the GCE ‘O’ Level (or its equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least two passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level obtained in Five years and above.

HND (First Class or Second-Class Division)

In Statistics or related area with a minimum of two years working experience will be admitted to third year (i.e. 5th Semester). Candidates with Pass will have to attend an interview.

Other Diploma qualifications relevant to the programme may be similarly considered and be admitted to second year (i.e., 3rd Semester).
All Foreign Applicants

must provide their certificates which shall be referred to Ghana Tertiary Education Council (GTEC) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana (National Accreditation Board) Act, 2007 {Act 744 (2(2b)}).

Employment prospect of Graduates

Successful graduates from the BTech Health Information Management programme will be able to take jobs in:

Health facilities
Insurance firms
Ministry of Health
Ghana Health Service
National Health Insurance Authority
Research Centres
Research Institutions
Academic Institutions
Ghana Statistical Service
NGO’s

MODULAR COURSE STRUCTURE

YEAR 1, SEMESTER 1
Code	Courses	T	P	C
BHS 111	Elements of Mathematics I	3	0	3
BHS 113	Statistical Methods I	2	2	3
BHS 115	Probability I	3	1	3
BHS 117	Economic Theory	2	2	3
CLT 101	Computer Literacy I	2	2	3
COS 101	Communication Skills I	2	2	3
AFS 100	African Studies I	2	0	0
	Total	16	9	18

YEAR 1, SEMESTER 2
Code	Courses	T	P	C
BHS 122	Elements of Mathematics II	3	0	3
BHS 124	Statistical Methods II	2	2	3
BHS 126	Probability II	3	1	3
BHS 128	Applied Economics	3	1	3
CLT 102	Computer Literacy II	2	1	2
COS 102	Communication Skills II	2	1	2
AFS 100	African Studies II	2	0	2
		17	6	18

YEAR 2, SEMESTER 1
Code	Courses	T	P	C
BHS 223	Advanced Mathematics I	3	1	3
BHS 211	Probability III	3	1	3
BHS 213	Sample Survey I	3	1	3
BHS 215	Data Analysis I	3	1	3
BHS 217	Official Statistics I	2	2	3
BHS 219	Design and Analysis of Experiments I	2	2	3
		16	8	18
YEAR 2, SEMESTER 2
Code	Courses	T	P	C
BHS 232	Advanced Mathematics II	3	1	3
BHS 222	Design and Analysis of Experiments II	2	2	3
BHS 224	Sample Survey II	2	2	3
BHS 226	National Accounts	3	1	3
BHS 228	Data Analysis II	2	2	3
BHS 230	Official Statistics II	2	2	3
		14	10	18

	YEAR 3, SEMESTER 1
Course Code	Course Title	T	P	C
BHS 323	Statistical Quality Control	2	2	3
BHS 311	Medical Records Management	2	2	3
BHS 313	Time Series Analysis	2	2	3
BHS 315	Entrepreneurship	3	1	3
BHS 317	Multivariate Data Analysis	2	2	3
BHS 319	Research Methods	2	2	3
Total		12	11	18

	YEAR 3, SEMESTER 2
Course Code	Course Title	T	P	C
BHS 332	Stochastic Process	2	2	3
BHS 322	Regression Analysis	2	2	3
BHS 324	Introduction to Epidemiology	2	2	3
BHS 326	Introduction to Anatomy	2	2	3
BHS 328	Introduction to Spatial Statistics	2	2	3
BHS 334	Attachment/Internship	0	6	3
Total		10	16	18

YEAR 4, SEMESTER 1
Course Code	Courses Title	T	P	C
BHS 411	Introduction to Applied Econometrics	3	1	3
BHS 413	Survival Data Analysis I	2	2	3
BHS 415	Medical Statistics	2	2	3
BHS 417	Demography I	2	2	3
BHS 419	Clinical Trials I	2	2	3
BHS 403	Nonparametric Methods	2	2	3
Total		13	11	18

YEAR 4, SEMESTER 2
Course Code	Courses Title	T	P	C
BHS 420	Statistical Computing	2	2	3
BHS 422	Demography II	2	2	3
BHS 424	Survival Data Analysis II	2	2	3
BHS 426	Clinical Trials II	2	2	3
BHS 428	Project Work	0	6	3
Total		8	14	15