📖Program Curriculum

The Programme consists of course work and a Research Project. The contents of the six fields of study are as follows:

Epidemiology and Biostatistics Field Epidemiology Infectious Disease Epidemiology Public Health Informatics Implementation Science Biostatistics
Introduction to Computing in Biostatistics, Epidemiology for Health Researchers I, Biostatistics for Health Researchers I and II, and Research Protocol Development Introduction to Computing in Biostatistics, Epidemiology for Health Researchers I, Biostatistics for Health Researchers II and Research Protocol Development;
Additional Core Courses
Epidemiology for Health Researchers II & III
Surveillance
Biostatistics for Health Researchers III
Introduction to Demographic Methods
Research Report
Two electives from:

Communicable Disease Epidemiology
Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology
Clinical Trials
Clinical Epidemiology
Integration of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
Additional Core Courses
Epidemiology for Health Researchers II
Surveillance
Introduction to Demographic Methods
Longitudinal Data and Event History Analysis
Applied Field Epidemiology
Data Management in Clinical Research Studies
Monitoring and Evaluation for Health Programmes
Field Based Research Report
Additional Core Courses
Epidemiology for Health Researchers II
Surveillance
Communicable Disease Epidemiology
Infectious Disease Modelling
Introduction to Demographic Methods
Research Report
Two electives from:

Biostatistics for Health Researchers III
Introduction to Demographic Methods
Introduction to Vector-Borne Diseases
Vector Control
Additional Core Courses
Longitudinal Data and Event History Analysis
Principles and Operations of Relational Databases
Health and Demographic Surveillance Database Systems
Introduction to Data Management Systems, Structures and Models
Programming for Research Data Management I
Data Management in Clinical Research Studies
Data Processing, Distribution and Archiving I
Field Based Research Report
Additional Core
Implementation Science 1
Quality Improvement Science
Monitoring and Evaluation for Health Programmes
Introduction to Health Economics
Adapting, Implementing & Evaluating Evidence Based Interventions
Integration of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
Field Based Research Report
One elective from:

Spatial Analysis and GIS in Public Health
Data Management for Clinical Research Studies
Additional Core
Introduction to Statistical Theory in Health Research
Generalized Linear Models in Health Research
Bayesian Methods in Health Research
Statistical Issues in Randomised Controlled Trials
Survey Methods in Health Research
Modern Biostatistical Methods
Statistical Consulting in Health Research
Infectious Disease Modelling
Applied Spatial Statistics for Health Researchers
Research Report

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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

79 RMB

Tuition fee:

4,610 ZAR per year

6,915 ZAR in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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