VISION
To have a Department that is highly regarded for its academic excellence in Population and Social Dimensions of Health.
MISSION
To produce high calibre educators, facilitators and researchers in the areas of Population Science and Social Dimensions of Health.
CORE VALUE
Excellence: UCC seeks to pursue excellence through the creation of standards in teaching, intellectual inquiry, engagement and professional practice.
Empowerment: UCC offers opportunities to its employees and products in a manner that empowers them to be agents of change.
Equal Opportunities: UCC strives to provide equal opportunity and access to quality education and services to all categories of persons regardless of colour, creed, ethnicity, gender, social status and physical ability.
Ethical behaviour: UCC upholds acts of honesty and responsible behaviour and holds its members accountable for their actions and conduct in a way that promotes integrity of the person and the image of the University.