14 Public Health Degree Programs in South Africa

Specialised integration and application of knowledge within a single specific activity (core module) in Veterinary public health, including an approved research project.

A curriculum comprises prescribed modules and/or a research report compiled in conjunction with the head of department or Chairperson of the School. Details regarding the curriculum and syllabuses are published in a brochure which is available on request from the relevant department or School.

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.

To provide students with the knowledge and skills to conduct independent research through advanced scientific problem-solving skills, and the application of critical and reflective thinking in the field of Environmental Health.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying students with analytical specific problem solving and reflective competencies at an advanced academic level culminating in the production of a thesis in the field of Environmental Health.

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science Honours in Health and Safety Management is to provide students with the necessary professional attributes, Health and Safety skills, and competencies, which would allow them to successfully fulfill the requirements of registration with the SACPCMP.

The purpose of the BEH programme is to produce graduates who have a systematic and coherent body of knowledge to apply principles and practices of Environmental Health; the ability to access and evaluate scientific information and have a high level of analytical, cognitive and generic skills; To provide graduates opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, advancing with postgraduate study, contributing to the social upliftment of society constructively.

A Master of Science in Biostatistics provides students with a rigorous understanding of statistical methods and their application in the fields of biology, medicine, and public health. This degree equips students with the tools to analyze complex biological and health-related data, enabling them to interpret trends, assess risks, and draw meaningful conclusions from scientific studies. […]

A Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics provides an advanced, in-depth understanding of statistical methods and their application in the study of biological and health-related phenomena. This degree equips scholars with the theoretical tools to design and analyze complex data from medical research, public health studies, and biological experiments.

A Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology provides a rigorous and comprehensive understanding of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease in populations. This advanced degree equips scholars with the tools to critically analyze and interpret complex data, fostering a deep understanding of the social, environmental, genetic, and behavioral factors that influence health outcomes.

The Community Oral Health Department? provides undergraduate, as well as postgraduate, programmes which enable students to make a diagnosis of a population’s oral health problems, establish the causes and effects of the problems and plan effective interventions through interdisciplinary co-operation and organised efforts of society.

Lyceums Faculty of Humanities is at the forefront of training and education in the field of public safety. The role that disaster and safety management plays in society cannot be underestimated.

The 100 Days to Health Program is designed to help you take control of your health. It does not matter whether you are; over or underweight, Diabetic, Hypoglycaemic, Have arthritis, A bad or too healthy appetite,

The HCert (Vaccinology) is designed to equip healthcare workers with the theore