University of Pretoria - Faculty of Health Sciences
Community Health, DMedDURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Community Health Doctor of Medicine (DMed) degree focuses on enhancing health outcomes within communities through advanced medical training. Students will engage in various aspects of community health, integrating clinical practice with public health approaches. The program emphasizes understanding social determinants of health, community engagement, and health policy.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers as community health practitioners, public health advocates, policy advisors, or health program managers in governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Introduction
Community Health, DMed
The DMed degree is conferred by virtue of a thesis and, if the Dean deems it necessary, an examination on the field of study of the thesis.
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.