Postgraduate Programmes
MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCES: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (M9EH1Q)
Programme Duration
- Full-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 2 years
- Part-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 3 years
- NQF level 9
- Research dissertation 100%
Purpose: 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 qualification is intended for persons who will contribute to knowledge generation through independent research to develop and advance the profession of Environmental Health.
Outcomes: On completion of these programme the student will be able to apply scientific research, problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking and reflective skills to perform research and compile a research dissertation in a chosen field of specialisation within Environmental Health.
Rules of Access and Admission Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health at NQF level 8 with an average of 65% or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard as determined by the Departmental Research Committee and approved by the Faculty Board. Submission of a draft proposal to the Departmental Research Committee and approval thereof is required in addition to the online application. The selection and allocation of postgraduate students depends on the availability of supervisors.
Selection Criteria: Selection is based on approval by the Departmental Research Committee.
Pass Requirements: Refer to the Academic Regulations of the University of Johannesburg.
Curriculum: A research project and a dissertation.
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (M9EN2P)
- Online Programme
- E-Learning Duration: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
- NQF Level 9, 180 Credits
- Course work 70% and minor dissertation 30%
Purpose: The purpose of the programme is to qualify health professionals who at the end of the programme will have been empowered to analyse, strategize and offer solutions to challenges faced by Sub-Saharan countries including South Africa with respects to Environmental and Occupational threats and risks
Outcomes: On completion of this programme students will be able to:
1. Contextualise Public Health within the region and relevant countries’ health systems, with specific focus on environmental and occupational health.
2. Conduct health risk assessments and to enumerate, understand, mitigate and manage these risks.
3. Develop relevant epidemiology and research methodologies for local, regional environmental and occupational health risks.
4. Develop a knowledge of related health economies.
5. Unpack environmental and occupational disasters that have local and regional relevance as learning opportunities in primary, secondary and tertiary prevention situations.
6. Take strategic decisions within the context of environmental and occupational health domains.
Rules of Access and Admission Requirements
The minimum admission requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree at NQF 8 in a related Health Field e.g Environmental Health, Epidemiology, MBChB, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Nursing and other related equivalent qualification. Three to five years’ work experience in the Health sector inclusive of management position, research and/or project management. Applications from persons with equivalent qualifications will be considered by a constituted status committee in line with the University’s and Faculty’s regulations.
Selection Criteria: Selection is based on approval by the Faculty and programme co-ordinator. The selection of Master’s students will be done in accordance with rules and regulations of the Higher Degrees Committee of the University of Johannesburg as stipulated for inter-disciplinary programmes.
Pass Requirements: Successful completion of the course work modules and minor dissertation. The MPH will only be offered on a part time basis over 2 years minimum and 4 years maximum.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HEALTH SCIENCES: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (P9HS3Q)
Programme Duration:
- Full-time: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 4 years
- Part-time: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years
- NQF level 10, 360 Credits
- Research thesis 100%
Purpose: 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.
Outcomes
- The student will be able to apply high-level critical thinking, reflective and research skills in order to perform research in the specialised area of Environmental Health.
- The student will be able to conceptualise new research initiatives and new knowledge in the field of Environmental Health.
Rules of Access and Admission Requirements
A Master’s degree with an average of 65% in Environmental Health or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard as determined by the Departmental Research Committee and approved by the Faculty Board. Submission of a draft proposal to Departmental Research Committee and approval thereof is required in addition to the online application. The selection and allocation of postgraduate students depends on the availability of supervisors.
Selection Criteria: Selection is based on academic merit and on approval by the Departmental Research Committee
Pass Requirements: Refer to the Academic Regulations of the University of Johannesburg.
Curriculum: A research thesis. The research component is 100%.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HEALTH SCIENCES: PUBLIC HEALTH (P9HS6Q)
Programme Duration:
- Full-time: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 4 years
- Part-time: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years
- NQF level 10, 360 Credits
- Research thesis 100%
Purpose: The purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying students with advanced analytical, problem solving and reflective competencies as specialist in Public Health culminating in the production of a thesis and publications in Public Health.
Outcomes:
- The student will be able to apply high-level critical thinking, reflective and research skills in order to perform research in the specialised area of Environmental Health.
- The student will be able to make an original contribution to the knowledge content of the discipline of Public Health through independent research.
Rules of Access and Admission Requirements
A Master’s Degree with an average of 65% in Public Health or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard as determined by the Departmental Research Committee and approved by the Faculty Board. Submission of a draft proposal to Departmental Research Committee and approval thereof is required in addition to the online application. The selection and allocation of postgraduate students depends on the availability of supervisors.
Selection Criteria: Selection is based on academic merit and on approval by the Departmental Research Committee.
Pass requirements: Refer to the Academic Regulations of the University of Johannesburg
Curriculum: A research thesis. The research component is 100%.