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Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health at University of Fort Hare

University of Fort Hare, South Africa

Programme overview

The purpose of the qualification is to build the country’s vision and mission of universal health coverage and the re-engineering of Primary Health Care (PHC) through strengthening leadership and governance capacity within the health sector by preparing professionals to play leadership roles in the service delivery, research and management of health care systems in meeting the health needs of the community.

Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

Public Health Officer; Health Promotions Practitioner; Health Programme Coordinator; Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Advanced Diploma in Public Health, Level 7 or bachelor’s degree in health-related, Level 7 or bachelor’s Honours Degree, or a 4-year bachelor’s degree in a Health Profession, Level 8 qualifications. At least 2 Years of relevant experience in public health or management.

Main intake: first semester starts 2 February 2026; second semester starts 13 July 2026.

The application fee of R120 is non-refundable and payable on or before 30 September; late applications for undersubscribed qualifications carry a fee of R300.

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