Overview

Public Health from University of Pretoria aims to maintain health standards through quality education, research and community service.

Students at Public Health from University of Pretoria will:

be part of a new generation of health professionals

get outcomes-based and problem-orientated training

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics

Disease control

Basis of environmental health

Health management

Epidemiology

Scientific writing

Learning in public health

Social determinants of health and primary health care

Applied research methodology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pretoria, South Africa

Disciplines

Public Health View 79 other Masters in Public Health in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

PGDip (Public Health) or equivalent with an average of at least 60% or equivalent learning (study for non-degree purposes or equivalent coursework at another institution) provided that the applicant is in possession of a: (i) Relevant honours degree or (ii) relevant four-year bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ applicable practical (work) experience or (iii) relevant three-year bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ applicable practical (work) experience·

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

53820 ZAR / year

≈ 53820 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

26910 ZAR / year

≈ 26910 ZAR / year

Additional Details

Non-South African citizens (excluding students who are citizens of SADC countries) will be charged double the tuition fee of South African students.

Living costs

Pretoria

South Africa

8592 - 10309 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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