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DMed specialising in Public Health at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

The DMed specialising in Public Health is a full-time doctoral programme in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria, conferred by thesis and, where the Dean deems it necessary, an examination on the field of the thesis. All MD students must satisfactorily complete Applied Research Methodology 800 unless already exempted. The maximum period for completion is five years.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years, full-time  |  Intake: 2027 academic year; closing dates 30/09/2026 (South Africa and International)  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master of Medicine degree (NQF level 9), or Doctor of Philosophy degree (NQF level 9), or a relevant degree following a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree (NQF level 9). General UP postgraduate admission regulations also apply, including certified transcripts, ID/passport copy and a research concept note.

Intake: 2027 academic year; closing dates 30/09/2026 (South Africa and International)

Duration: 2 years, full-time

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