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MMed in Public Health Medicine at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

The MMed in Public Health Medicine is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences over a minimum of 4 years full-time. Besides holding a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (or equivalent) degree and HPCSA registration, candidates must complete four years of full-time training in a post within the Department of Public Health Medicine and pass its prescribed examinations. Applications for South African candidates close 30 September 2026 and for international candidates 31 August 2026.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years, full-time  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (or equivalent) degree (NQF level 8), or a relevant medical degree with modules equivalent to at least the first two years of the MBChB; currently registered as a physician with the HPCSA for at least one year; employment in a full-time training position for four years per the Department of Public Health Medicine's requirements; completion of the stipulated theoretical and practical training; passing the prescribed written, oral and/or practical university or Colleges of Medicine of South Africa examinations.

Duration: 4 years, full-time

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