Program Overview
The Public Health at University of the Witwatersrand is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across South Africa and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Part I (MPH/DPH I): consists of a compulsory orientation, five core courses that are common to all students entering the programme, (irrespective of the MPH/DPH fields of study) and one course determined by your field of study. (6 one-week blocks).
- Part II (MPH/DPH II): consists of two common courses and four courses in your chosen specialised field of study (6 one-week blocks), except for Occupational Hygiene, which has 5 specialization courses and 2 common courses in Part II
- Part III (MPH III): consists of a research report in your specialised field of study; in partial fulfilment of the MPH degree. This is ONLY applicable to MPH students.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree of at least four years duration in dental science, medicine, surgery, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physiotherapy, or Bachelor of Science Honours;
A Bachelor of Arts or Sciences with honours in psychology or sociology, social work or other field of relevance to public health;
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the Witwatersrand directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of the Witwatersrand
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, commonly known as Wits University or Wits, is a leading multi-campus public research university situated in the economic hub of Johannesburg,...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 24 months