UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SYSTEMS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION PACK FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS (2015)

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1 UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SYSTEMS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION PACK FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS (2015) Physical Address and contact details: Student administration Room 6.32 or 6.30 Level 6 HW Snyman Building (North) 31 Bophelo Road Riviera Pretoria Tel +27 (0) or Fax +27 (0) Website: GENERAL The School of Health Systems and Public Health is one of the four schools of the Faculty of Health Sciences. All courses at the School of Health Systems and Public Health are POSTGRADUATE courses and therefore all applicants must at least have a University Bachelor s degree and applicable practical (work) experience. SHSPH reserves the right to request an AQL test from applicants All programmes are class-based and students have to attend modules. Modules are mostly one week in duration but some modules are two to three weeks in duration. Modules are from Monday to Friday 08H00 to 16H30/17H00. All programmes are offered in English. 1. CLOSING DATE FOR 2014 APPLICATIONS: South African Citizens: 31 July 2014 International Citizens: 31 July 2014 PLEASE NOTE: No late applications will be considered. Extended closing dates will be announced on the SHSPH website. 2. APPLICATION FEES The prescribed application fee must accompany the application form. It is important to note that the application fee is a handling fee and is not refundable if the application should be unsuccessful or is withdrawn at a later stage. 3. APPLICATION FORMS On line: An application form can be completed and submitted online at: 1

2 Hard copy: A hard copy application form can be requested from Client Service Centre + 27 (0) or from csc@up.ac.za. Application forms should be completed in full and correctly. An incomplete application form will delay the processing of the application for admission. 4. APPLICATION PROCEDURES PhD programme All PhD applicants are requested to download the Guide to PhD studies at the SHSPH Prospective students should first submit their concept protocol to SHSPH, Prof K Voyi. The concept is reviewed by the research committee and only those that are considered potential PhD projects will be invited to apply. Contact details: shsph@up.ac.za or Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas Completed application forms for diplomas and degrees, together with documents requested and the prescribed application fee must be posted to the address below before the relevant closing date: CLIENT SERVICE CENTRE TEL: +27 (0) FAX: +27 (0) csc@up.ac.za Web: OPERATIONAL HOURS Mondays to Thursdays: Fridays: Saturdays: 08h00 16h00 08h00 16h00 08h00 12h00 POSTAL ADDRESS Client Service Centre University of Pretoria Lynnwood Road Pretoria South Africa 0002 PLEASE NOTE: That no application forms may be sent directly to the School of Health Systems and Public Health. Documentation to be submitted with application forms: Detailed CV and copies of qualifications obtained including academic records / transcripts and SAQA certificate for international applicants; Certificate of TOEFL test for all international applicants; Letter of motivation (in the case of MPH applications, please include what would be your most likely area of interest / track); AQL-test results for all RSA students; Letter of support by employing organisation, if possible; and A certified copy of your ID (Passport for foreign students). 5. SELECTION TIMELINE The selections starts in October; Notifications goes out during November and December (by and post); Results are available on the students online system; All successful students will receive a letter from SHSPH and the university; All unsuccessful candidates will be notified in writing by the university. 2

3 6. REGISTRATION All students have to attend the first COMPULSORY module: Learning in Public Health. This module takes place the third week in January for all post-graduate diploma students (PHM 770) and the fourth week for all masters and doctoral students (PHM 870). Registration will take place during this week. All the details will be enclosed in the letter of acceptance. If you have been accepted into a programme, please ensure that you have received the letter from the School detailing all the arrangements and that you can attend the entire week of the first module. Successful applicants will also receive a letter from the Faculty of Health Sciences. 7. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation for postgraduate students is available at the University residences. As space is limited, there are a number of agencies that assist students in finding private accommodation. Private Accommodation Office is located at the Student centre 1-12, University of Pretoria: Tel: +27 (0) /3 Fax: +27 (0) tony.prvacc@telkomsa.net Accommodation Station: Tel: +27 (0) astation@absamail.co.za Arlon properties: Tel: +27 (0) arlon@icon.co.za 8. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Any enquiries with regard to visas should be directed to the International Students Office via the Client Service Centre:csc@up.ac.za or +27 (0) COURSE COSTS For any information on costs etc. see the following webpage: or phone the University of Pretoria at +27 (0) or contact the Client Service Centre at csc@up.ac.za 3

4 The Faculty of Health Sciences sends more detailed financial information to successful applicants. Estimated programme costs are listed here below as a general guideline for students. Programme Estimated total programme cost BSc Hons BSC (Hon) R Diploma in Health Systems Management DHSM R Diploma in Occupational Health DipOH R Diploma in Occupational Medicine and Health DOMH R Diploma in Public Health DPH R Diploma in Public Health and Medicine DipPHM R Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Health DTM&H R Magister Scientiae MSc R Masters in Public Health MPH R MMed (Community Health) MMed R (per year) PhD PhD R

5 10. BURSARIES AND LOANS Bursary and loan information is available at: ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS IN PUBLIC HEALTH DIPLOMA IN TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HEALTH (DTM&H) The diploma is offered as a part-time course over one year. Number of modules: 6 Research component: None Admission requirements: Medical qualification. Credits: 50 SAQA credits at a NQF level of 7. Curriculum: Please download the brochure. Programme Coordinator: Dr B Harris Contact details: berniceh@nicd.ac.za DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICINE (DipPHM) The diploma is offered as a part-time course over two-years. Students who have completed the DTM&H will only require one year and may apply for modules already completed (n=6). Number of modules: 12 Research component: Assignment in Public Health (PHA 770) Admission requirements: Medical or dental qualification. Curriculum: Please download the brochure Programme Coordinator: Prof A Beke Contact details: andy.beke@up.ac.za DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC HEALTH (DPH) The diploma is offered as a part-time course over two-years. Number of modules: 12 Research component: Assignment in Public Health (PHA 770) Admission requirements: A University Bachelors degree Curriculum: Please download the brochure Programme Coordinator: Mrs JE Wolvaart Contact details: liz.wolvaardt@up.ac.za DIPLOMA IN HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT (DHSM) The diploma is offered as a part-time course over two-years. Number of modules: Research component: Assignment in Health Systems Management (AHM 771) Admission requirements: A University Bachelors degree Curriculum: Please download the brochure Programme Coordinator: Mrs JE Wolvaardt Contact details: liz.wolvaardt@up.ac.za 5

6 DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE AND HEALTH (DOM&H) - Accredited with HPCSA The diploma is offered as a part-time course over two-years. Number of modules: 10 Research component: Assignment in Occupational Health and Medicine (AOH 770) Admission requirements: Medical qualification Curriculum: Please download the brochure Programme Coordinator: Dr M Zungu Contact details: muzi.zungu@up.ac.za DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (DOH) Not accredited with (SANC) The diploma is offered as a part-time course over two-years. Number of modules: 10 Research component: Assignment in Occupational Health (AOH 770) Admission requirements: A University Bachelors degree Curriculum: Please download from SHSPH website. Programme Coordinator: Dr M Zungu Contact details: muzi.zungu@up.ac.za THE BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE (HONORES) (BScHons) IN BIOSTATISTICS [Public Health] The degree is offered as a one-year full time programme. Number of modules: 8-9 Research component: Dissertation Admission requirements: BSc degree. Curriculum: Please download from SHSPH website. Programme Coordinator: Mrs L Dzikiti Contact details: loveness.dzikiti@up.ac.za POSTGRADUATE MASTERS DEGREES IN PUBLIC HEALTH MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) The degree is offered as a two-year full time or four-year part-time programme. Number of modules: depending on choice of track Research component: Research Report (PHR 870) Admission requirements: University Bachelors degree. Credits: 200 SAQA credits at a NQF level of 8. Overview and basic components: Please download the brochure Areas of specialization (Tracks): A. Epidemiology and biostatistics Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Prof P Rheeder Contact details: paul.rheeder@up.ac.za B. Epi & Bio sub-track - Monitoring and Evaluation Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Prof A Beke Contact details: andy.beke@up.ac.za 6

7 C. Epi & Bio sub-track - Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Dr C Reddy Contact details: carlr@nicd.ac.za D. Health Policy and Management Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Mrs JE Wolvaardt Contact details: liz.wolvaardt@up.ac.za E. Environmental and Occupational Health Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Prof K Voyi Contact details: kuku.voyi@up.ac.za F. Environmental and Occupational Health sub track - Occupational Hygiene Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Dr N Claassen Contact details: nico.claassen@up.ac.za G. Disease Control Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Dr B Harris Contact details: bernice.harris@up.ac.za H. Health Promotion Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Dr Rendall-Mkosi Contact details: kirstie.rendall-mkosi@up.ac.za MAGISTER SCIENTIAE (MSC) The degree is offered as a one-year full time programme. Number of modules: 8-10 Research component: Dissertation Admission requirements: University Bachelors degree. Credits: 180 SAQA credits at a NQF level of 8. Overview: A. MSc Epidemiology Curriculum : Programme Coordinator: Prof J Matjila Contact details: john.matjila@up.ac.za B. MSc Clinical Epidemiology Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Prof P Rheeder Contact details: prheeder@medic.up.ac.za C. MSc Biostatistics [Public Health] Curriculum: 7

8 20Health_.pdf Programme Coordinator: Mrs L Dzikiti Contact details: loveness.dzikiti@up.ac.za D. MSc Community Health Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Prof K Voyi Contact details: kvoyi@med.up.ac.za MASTER OF MEDICINE IN PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICINE (MMED) The degree is offered as a four-year full-time programme. Students must have successfully applied for a registrars post as advertised in the popular press. No external applications can be considered. Number of modules: None (Option1); 42 (Option 2) Research component: Dissertation Admission requirements: Medical qualification Credits: 1344 SAQA credits at a NQF level of 8. Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Prof. J Matjila Contact details: john.matjila@up.ac.za POSTGRADUATE DOCTORAL DEGREES IN PUBLIC HEALTH The degree is offered as a four-year part-time programme. Number of modules: as prescribed by promotor Research component: Thesis Admission requirements: Masters degree. Credits: 360 SAQA credits at a NQF level of 9. PhD degrees offered in: Community Health Environmental Health Epidemiology Health Systems Public Health Application procedure: How to complete your doctorate degree is available from: Programme Coordinator: Prof K Voyi Contact details: shsph@up.ac.za 12. TIMETABLE In order to gain understanding of what the entire timetable contains, please look at the current Timetable on our homepage. The final timetable for the upcoming academic year will be available on the website from November. Disclaimer: Every attempt was made to ensure that the information contained in this information pack is accurate. In the event of discrepancies, the University of Pretoria s regulations and/or the decision of the Academic Programme Committee is considered as the authoritative source. 8