Program Overview
The Public Health (Rural Health) at University of the Witwatersrand is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 48 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 (Rural 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: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,323 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health (Rural 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
- The Health of Rural People - The Burden of Disease
- Development of Rural Health Services- Approaches and Strategies
- Quality Improvement in Rural Health Care
- Community-Oriented Primary Care
- Health Promotion in Primary Health Care
- Epidemiology
- Mother and Child
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Any of the following may be admitted as a candidate:
Medical practitioners, allied health care workers and senior administrators or managers working in the private or public health care sector, with a 4 year professional degree or equivalent, in a health field.
A graduate who has been awarded any other degree, the normal curriculum of which extends over four years of full time study, of that university, who in the opinion of the Senate, is sufficiently qualified to undertake the field of study proposed or research (or both), required for the degree or
Any other person, who has satisfied the Senate, by means of a written or oral test (or both), or by any other mode of assessment to be determined from time to time by the Senate, that s/he is sufficiently qualified to undertake the field of study proposed or research (or both), required for the degree.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,323 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,323 (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 48 months