1. PGDip (Public Health) or equivalent with an average of at least 60% or equivalent learning (study for non-degree purposes or equivalent coursework at another institution) provided that the applicant is in possession of a: (i) Relevant honours degree or (ii) relevant four-year bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ applicable practical (work) experience or (iii) relevant three-year bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ applicable practical (work) experience

Spaces are limited. The candidates who meet the admission requirements and with the highest merit point score calculated as follows, will be admitted:

·         Academic merit (20%)

·         National/International need for public health (20%)

·         Under-represented groups in public health (20%)

·         Public health related employment (20%)

·         Track record – eg employment, academic, community building, etc (20%)

The Faculty of Health Sciences continues to exemplify and build on the University of Pretoria’s vision of being a leading research-intensive university in Africa: it is recognised internationally for its quality, relevance and impact, as well as for creating knowledge, developing people and making a difference locally and globally. 

The Faculty is home to 5 500 undergraduate and 1 500 postgraduate students, including medical and dental fellowship training in more than 40 disciplines. 

The Faculty’s research output has grown, in response to the need for research that is relevant to the improvement of health and health care and advancing medicine in South Africa, Africa and globally.