Admission requirements

The admission requirements for this programme will adhere to the University of Johannesburg’s Admission and Selection Policy which is current at the time of the registration for this programme.

The admission process is the first step towards advancing your career. Below are the minimum requirements for applying and a list of the required documents you will need when you submit your application for the Master of Public Health 100% online programme.

Admission requirements:

• A Health-related qualification at NQF Level 8 such as Environmental Health, Public Health, MbChB, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Nursing, or other related equivalent qualification. Non-South African students need to apply to SAQA for verification of the equivalence of the entry qualification; AND
• An average of 65% for the NQF Level 8 qualification; AND
• A minimum of five years’ work experience in the field of Public Health, Environmental Health, and/or Occupational Health and Safety, of which three years must be in a Management position.

Applications from persons with equivalent qualifications will be considered by a constituted status committee in line with the University’s and Faculty’s regulation.

Required documentation:

• A certified academic record and a certified copy of highest qualification obtained.
• An updated and detailed CV.
• Evidence of NQF Level of highest qualification
• Proof of work experience.
• A motivation letter.
• A general referee report from a colleague or a recommendation letter.
• SAQA evaluation for non-South African qualifications

The international equivalence of qualifications will be specified in the Prospectus.

Have a question? Email [email protected] or phone 0800 233 723 (toll-free) (toll-free)

Technical requirements

We recommend the following in order to successfully complete your 100% online degree:

Basic computer skills:

• Be able to operate your computer and perform common tasks.
•  Email and file management (access, create, edit, save, upload and download documents).
• Be able to use a word processing program to create and edit documents.
• Basic web-browsing skills.

Computer requirements:

• Laptop or PC
• E-book storage and reading
• Study notes storage and reading (PDF, MS Office)
• Video storage and playback
• Video recording
• Audio storage and playback
• Audio recording
• Web browsing
• Document creation
• Access to social networking

Module interruption and scheduled maintenance:

In the event of unexpected module interruption on the due date for an activity, the online facilitator will notify students of a new due date.

Modules & credits

Modules are undertaken over a seven week period. The programme is split over two years and consists of compulsory modules and a minor dissertation.

Compulsory modules – 120 credits

Principles and Practice of Environmental Health A (10 Credits)

The module provides an introduction to environmental health and occupational health interlinked to public health. It examines the multidisciplinary approaches to understanding, assessing and controlling environmental and occupational factors that impact on public health.

Principles and Practice of Environmental Health B (10 Credits)

This module evaluates and debates occupational and environmental health systems with reference to strengths, weaknesses, core values, ethos of current health reforms and global public health priorities. The module enables a contextual framework of public health within a region or relevant country’s health system.

Environmental Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Research Methodologies A (10 Credits)

This module introduces and demonstrates the relevance of epidemiology, biostatistics and research methodologies to public health. It provides the foundation to public health surveillance and investigations.

Environmental Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Research Methodologies B (10 Credits)

This module explores multidisciplinary approaches in the prevention of epidemiological diseases and the improvement of health through research within the community and for individuals. It provides various statistical tools for interpretation of scientific data for public health.

Health Promotion and Health Behaviour (16 Credits)

The purpose of this module is to enable the assessment of programmes, policies and activities available to promote health and development of new applicable methodologies for health promotion. It focuses on creating models for social and environmental interventions to respond to current public health challenges across the globe.

Environmental Health Risk and Impact Assessment (16 Credits)

This module encompasses conducting of health risk assessment and impact assessment using applicable methodologies developed by specialist organisations.

Emerging National and Continental Environmental Health Challenges (16 Credits)

The purpose of this module is to demonstrate how well-known disasters were managed at country level, the intersectoral collaboration at continental level, and the international responses.

Africa Health Systems, Health and Environmental Politics and Management (16 Credits)

This module explores the impact of existing health systems and associated political environments on continental demographics, water, ecosystems critical for human survival, health, food and energy.

Health Systems, Funding Models and Health Economics (16 Credits)

This module critiques the existing models of funding health care with reference to best practices across the globe and relevance to developing and developed countries. It enables the development of knowledge on health economies.

Minor Dissertation Modules – 60 Credits

Minor Dissertation A (2 Credits)

This module provides the base for the formulation of a research concept note and a relevant research question, with a specific focus on public health.

Minor Dissertation B (2 Credits)

The purpose of this module is to aid the formulation of research aims and objectives aligned to an identified, refined research topic in the area of public health.

Minor Dissertation C (2 Credits)

This module aims to assist in the choice of an appropriate study approach and design to be used in the research.

Minor Dissertation D (2 Credits)

This module aids to plan, outline and design where applicable data collection tools and/or measuring instruments. It enables the formulation of specific questions answering to the aims and objectives of the proposed research.

Minor Dissertation E (2 Credits)

The purpose of this module is to allow authentication and pilot of data collection tools for validity and reliability purposes. It also focuses on ethical considerations required for research projects.

Minor Dissertation F (2 Credits)

This module allows for corrections of the research protocol, any substantiations required and submissions for Higher degree and Ethics approval. It enables initial interaction with a specific field expert/supervisor.

Minor Dissertation G (16 Credits)

This module provides for collection of data, the control of bias, capturing of data, analysing of data, and the interpretation of research results.

Minor Dissertation H (16 Credits)

This module warrants research report writing and comments/corrections with an allocated field expert/supervisor.

Minor Dissertation I (16 Credits)

This module warrants the minor dissertation finalisation, submission, examination and corrections where applicable. Results to be presented and approved as per Faculty and University policies to qualify the student for completion.

Fees

UJ online programmes are designed to be affordable, saving time and money compared to other formats. Tuition fees are calculated per seven-week module. You can enrol in and pay for each consecutive session as your studies progress. Payment is accepted through the online student portal and must meet the payment deadline.

Number of modules: 18

Programme credits: 180

Fees per programme credit: ± R250

Total tuition fees: ±R44,980*

* Fees quoted are 2023 fees. Fees are subject to an annual increase.

Payment methods

Important: total tuition fees due for the module should be paid in full before registration will be allowed.

Credit card – recommended payment option

Credit card (e-payments) will reflect on your UJ student account immediately.

For online e-payments please use the following link:

https://www.uj.ac.za/studyatUJ/Student-Finance/Pages/E-Payments.aspx

Bank deposit

If you make payment at an FNB branch, you must ensure that your names and student number are clearly written in block letters on the deposit slip.

Please file the deposit documentation in a safe place.

Should you have any queries regarding the payment not reflecting on your UJ student account, therefore preventing you from registering, you can email [email protected] to submit an enquiry – insert your student number as the email subject.

Visit any FNB branch to make a payment into the UJ Tuition Fee account.

The teller should select the UJ tuition fees account for payment.

Use your valid UJ student number as the reference.

Electronic fund transfers (EFT)

EFTs must be made 72 hours before the registration period closes to ensure that the payment reflects on your UJ student account.

EFTs made from outside the country’s borders may take even longer. It is recommended that foreign students effect payment at least ten days before the registration period closes.

The ‘UJ FNB Tuition Fee’ account is available as a predefined beneficiary on the electronic platforms of all the major South African banks.  Search for the predefined beneficiaries on your own electronic banking platform.

Select UJ FNB Tuition Fee account and save that as a beneficiary to make payment.

Use your valid UJ student number as reference.

ATM

ATM payments will reflect on your UJ student account within 15 minutes.

Use any FNB ATM that can accept cash.

Select the cardless services option on the ATM.

Deposit the cash.

FNB Recipient Name – key in UJ and then space.

Select UJ Tuition Fee account.

Debit cards

Debit cards (cards requiring a pin for the processing of your payment) cannot be used for online payments.

Cancellation & refund Policy

You can cancel your studies in a particular programme or module by official notification thereof before dates determined by the University.

Students are able to cancel their studies in a particular programme or module via their student portal or by submitting official notification to the relevant faculty officer before dates determined by the University.

If you cancel your registration before the end of the first week of the module (by midnight on Sunday, South African time), you will be entitled to a refund of 90% of the module fee OR to a credit of 90% of the module fee.

If you cancel your registration before the end of the second week of the module (by midnight on Sunday, South African time), you will be entitled to a refund of 50% of the module fee OR to a credit or 50% of the module fee.

A credit will be allocated to your student account automatically, on receipt of your cancellation. Credit into the student account will be given automatically on cancellation HOWEVER a refund will only be paid out to the student on receipt of a completed refund application via the following link. If you fail to notify the university officially of your cancellation of a module after the end of the second week, you will not be entitled to any reimbursement or credit of the module fee, resulting in no refund or credit for any cancellations in weeks three to seven of any running module.