Overview

The College of Health Sciences is a multi-professional institution spread across four of the five campuses of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. At University of Kwazulu Natal we offer a master degree in Occupational and Environmental Health.

Key Features

Its excellent scholars function holistically, ethically and in a socially responsive manner within the African health care environment while actively engaging international collaboration and partnerships for education, research and service.

Programme Structure

Scholars will be lectured to and mentored by recognized experts in their field and clinical experience will be provided at a range of healthcare sites within KwaZulu-Natal.

Successful completion of the degree will lead to fellowship with an appropriate college within the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa, registration as a specialist with the HPCSA and prepares the candidate to engage in research activities as a supervisor, become a research collaborator or enroll for a doctoral degree.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durban, South Africa

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences Occupational Health and Safety View 4 other Masters in Occupational Health and Safety 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

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

An appropriate Bachelor's degree OR

Admission to the status of that degree in terms of Rule GR7 (a) OR

Attained a level of competence as defined by rule GR7 (b)

A School/College may prescribe further criteria for admission to study. Consult College Handbooks.

Some Schools/College may accept and Advanced Diploma for entry into a Postgraduate Diploma if HEQF (Higher Education Qualification Framework) requirements are met.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18300 USD / year

≈ 18300 USD / 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Occupational and Environmental Health.

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Durban

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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