Overview

About the program

The Environmental Health program at University of Johannesburg is intended for persons who will contribute to knowledge generation through independent research to develop and advance the profession of Environmental Health.

Environmental Health is a health discipline that focuses on the prevention and control of physical, chemical and biological hazards harmful to human health. The Department offers a four year Bachelor of Environmental Health and an online Masters of Public Health programme. Both qualification emphasizes the importance of environmental health and public health within the overall framework of the Health system, however at an undergraduate level (analytical and investigative) and a postgraduate level (research and critique).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Environmental Health
Human Health
Public Health
Reflective Thinking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-14 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Environmental Management View 144 other Masters in Public Health in South Africa

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health at NQF level 8 with an average of 65% or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard as determined by the Departmental Research Committee and approved by the Faculty Board.
Submission of a draft proposal to the Departmental Research Committee and approval thereof is required in addition to the online application.

Tuition Fee

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International

45290 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45290 ZAR per year during 12 months.

R45 290.00 and R274,000.00

Living costs for Johannesburg

8434 - 12036 ZAR /month

Living costs

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 Environmental Health.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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