Grow your career in public health with a flexible, fully online diploma from UPOnline. Designed for working professionals, the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health builds practical skills in disease prevention, health systems and health policy. Offered by the School of Health Systems and Public Health in the Faculty of Health Sciences, this programme gives you the expertise to make a meaningful impact.
Study anytime, from anywhere, and advance your career without putting your life on hold.
Programme overview
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Impact public health
Take the first step toward a meaningful career in public health. Click below to apply.
Advance your career in public health.
Application guidelines
Applications for UPOnline programmes close two weeks before each module starts. With multiple start dates throughout the year, you can start whenever it’s convenient for you. Please note: applications will not be accepted after a module has begun. Multiple start dates are available here.
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Begin your Public Health journey
See all upcoming 2026 intakes. Submit your application at least two weeks before the registration deadline for your selected intake. Late applications will roll over to the next intake.
- Application deadline: Intake 2
- Registration deadline: Intake 2
- Module start date: Intake 2
- Module end date: Intake 2
1 March 2026
16 March 2026
16 March 2026
10 May 2026
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