Overview

The Environmental Health program at Durban University of Technology Develops empowered professionals to advance health, safety and well-being of communities through:

Teaching and Learning

Research

Engagement and Entrepreneurship

Vision

Leaders in Environmental Health & Child and Youth Care Education

Values

Integrity (To act ethically and be trustworthy)

Respect (To treat people with dignity, empathy and compassion in the spirit of Ubuntu)

Professionalism (To be accountable and committed in the pursuit of quality, excellence and professional conduct)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Project
Dissertation

Ecology

Environmental Health

Environmental Management
Green Energy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durban, South Africa

Disciplines

Public Health Environmental Management 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

In addition to the General Handbook for Students Rule G24 (I), candidates must be possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health (NQF Level 8), Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Health or related disciplines OR must have been granted conferment of status according to Rule G10A.

Candidates may also apply for admittance via Recognition of Learning (RPL) in accordance with Rule G7 (8) and / or G10B.

You will be required to submit a research concept document to your proposed supervisor within a specified deadline. Thereafter, an entrance test will be administered. Selection is based on both the concept document and entrance test.

After acceptance into the MHSc pogramme, the student will work on a proposal and research project under the guidance of an appointed supervisor and/or co-supervisor.

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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

5050 ZAR / year

≈ 5050 ZAR / year

Additional Details

For National Students: Tuition plus Residence: R 10,710/year

Living costs

Durban

South Africa

7800 - 9401 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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Available Scholarships

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