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Master of Public Health at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Public Health is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences, requiring a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (or equivalent) at 60%, or equivalent learning combined with a relevant honours degree or bachelor's degree plus practical experience. Selection weighs academic merit, national/international need for public health, under-represented groups, public-health-related employment and track record equally, and the programme runs over a minimum of 2 years full-time.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 24/08/2026, International 24/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health or equivalent (NQF level 8) with at least 60%, or a relevant honours degree, or a relevant four-year bachelor's degree with at least two years' work experience, or a relevant three-year bachelor's degree with at least five years' work experience.

Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 24/08/2026, International 24/08/2026

Duration: 2 years, full-time

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