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Master of Public Health at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Public Health (MPUA01) is a two-year programme offered online, with examinations on Blackboard Ultra and compulsory virtual Summer and Winter Schools.

Faculty: School of Health Care Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: distance  |  Location: Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Four-year bachelor's degree in a health-related field or social sciences, or a three-year bachelor's plus honours or postgraduate diploma in such a field; average of 60% on that qualification; at least two years' work experience in public health; MS Office competency. Ranked by departmental score and an aptitude test.

ZAR 42,220 for the whole programme (2026). Listed as 'MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH' in the postgraduate fee schedule (document header reads 'Postgraduate fees 2025', published on the 2026 fees page). Paid in the 1st year of study; later years pay only the registration fee (R4,500). Excludes registratio Source

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 April 2026 and close on 31 July 2026 for undergraduate programmes and 31 August 2026 for postgraduate programmes. The non-refundable application fee is R300, paid into the university Standard Bank account using the ID number as reference; one fee covers both an undergraduate and a postgraduate application (maximum two study choices).

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