PhD Public Health at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The PhD in Public Health is a research-based doctoral degree at NQF level 10 offered by the Division of Public Health at UFS.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Division of Public Health | Duration: Minimum 3 years (360 credits) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

The degree consists of one compulsory module, a thesis that counts for 100% of the achievement mark and is examined by three assessors, including an international assessor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master of Public Health, or a master's degree in any health sciences or social sciences discipline or an equivalent NQF level 9 qualification, or a master's and/or doctoral degree in a scientific field applicable to the discipline. Applicants must work in health or related public health roles, or have at least one year of work experience in a health sciences environment, or be recommended by the relevant head of school or Head of the Division, or hold a master's with an average of at least 65%. Students are selected by a faculty selection committee.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

PhD applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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