Master of Science in Environmental Health (Research) at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

A person credited with the MSc (Environmental Health) is competent in applying the research process to identify and address environmental and public health issues independently. The graduates should demonstrate the ability to apply, integrate and contextualise advanced knowledge and skills in this field of study. In executing the research project and dissertation, students must demonstrate the ability to address complex and challenging problems and show understanding of the ethical issues and consequences of any solutions or insights generated within the field of Environmental Health with specific emphasis on Occupational Hygiene, Food Safety, Environmental Pollution and Environmental Epidemiology.

Faculty: Health Sciences | Duration: 1 years | Study mode: part-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The published curriculum is an NQF Level 9 qualification of 180 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Environmental Health Officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Environmental Health or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8. Selection of candidates is subject to availability of suitable supervisors and the nature of the research topic.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 13 April 2026. Applications for MBChB, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Extended, BPharm and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) close on 30 June 2026.

Early applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad) close on 03 August 2026; late applications close on 30 September 2026.

International student applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, BPharm and BRad) close on 30 September 2026. The application fee for international students is R500 per year; online applications by South African applicants carry no application fee.

Student accommodation applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

2026 down-payments before registration: R10 600 full-time (R6 200 part-time) for degrees, postgraduate diplomas, advanced diplomas, Masters and Doctorates; R7 500 full-time (R5 200 part-time) for diplomas and certificates; enrolment fee R1 770. International students pay 100% upfront.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za

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