Public Health

The defining characteristic of this qualification is that you will be required to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers of the discipline or field. This work must be of a quality to satisfy peer review and merit publication. This Public Health program is offered at the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Programme Structure

Structure

• The curriculum consists of a thesis that incorporates a research proposal, an oral defence (viva voce) and two manuscripts, based on the candidate's research, submitted for publication to a recognised accredited journal.
• Proof of the submission of the manuscripts is a compulsory condition for the degree to be conferred.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT 88

Other requirements

General requirements

• A master's degree in a relevant discipline with an average of 60%. In addition to these requirements, applicants must submit a transcript or an academic record, as well as a document describing their intended research.
• All students with foreign qualifications, including those with qualifications from African countries, must have their qualifications evaluated at SAQA.

Tuition Fees

• International (non-residents): 1,959 AUD / year (≈ 22,555 ZAR / year)
• Domestic (citizens or residents): 1,959 AUD / year (≈ 22,555 ZAR / year)

Living costs

Johannesburg, South Africa: 733-1,046 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Scholarships

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Public Health.

• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
• The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships — Various benefits — Deadline: 03 Jun 2027
• ServiceScape Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
• ACES Scholarships — 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027