Master of Public Health (Online only) Course Requirements at University of Johannesburg
University of Johannesburg · Faculty of Health Sciences
The Master of Public Health (Online only) is a master's Degree offered by University of Johannesburg for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking Part-time: minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Master of Public Health (Online only) at University of Johannesburg
A Bachelor's Degree at NQF Level 8 in a related health field (e.g. Environmental Health, Epidemiology, MBChB, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Nursing, or another equivalent qualification), plus three to five years' work experience in the health sector.
About this course
Delivered fully online and part-time, this master's degree is built for experienced health-sector professionals who want to specialise in public health with an environmental and occupational health focus. Students learn to contextualise public health within regional health systems, conduct and manage health risk assessments, and apply epidemiology and research methods to local environmental and occupational risks.
Course intelligence for Master of Public Health (Online only)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Master of Public Health (Online only) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Master's Degree like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.
Admission chances
This course sits in the middle for competitiveness. With its published admission requirements, you have a reasonable chance if you apply in good time, though it’s not a sure thing. Don’t leave your application to the last week.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with University of Johannesburg and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 31 October 2026
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- Duration
- Part-time: minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
- NQF Level
- 9
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Source: UJ Faculty of Health Sciences 2020 Postgraduate brochure, last verified 2026-08-28. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of Johannesburg before applying.