University of Johannesburg Master of Public Health
University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg

Master of Public Health

Johannesburg, South Africa

Master degree

2 years

English

Full time

Feb 2026

ZAR 47,320

Distance Learning

* by noon

Key Summary

About: The University of Johannesburg Master of Public Health is a first-of-its-kind, online programme that trains health professionals to analyze, strategize and solve public health challenges in South Africa and other countries. You'll study environmental health, occupational health and epidemiological threats. The curriculum aligns with international schools while focusing on South African and sub-Saharan legislation and priorities. No travel or face-to-face sessions; earn credits at your own pace and you'll finish in a minimum of two years.

Career Outcomes: Graduates become public health practitioners, epidemiologists, environmental health officers, occupational health specialists or health policy analysts and enter research or PhD.

Our first-of-its-kind, completely online Master of Public Health programme aims to empower health professionals to analyse, strategise and offer solutions to public health challenges in South Africa and around the globe. You will study environmental health, occupational health and epidemiological threats and risks.

Our curriculum is comparable with programmes offered at internationally accredited schools of public health but with a curriculum tailored to South African and sub-Saharan legislation, health imperatives and economic environment. Completion of this programme will enable you to progress to a doctorate in a health-related field of study.

This programme requires no travel and no face-to-face sessions, allowing you to earn credits at your own pace while fulfilling personal and professional obligations. Complete the programme in a minimum of two years.