UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SYSTEMS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION PACK FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS (2007)

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1 UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SYSTEMS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION PACK FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS (2007) Physical Address and contact details until the 30 October 2006: Student administration Room A103/105 Building 22 CSIR Meiring Naude Street Brummeria Pretoria +27 (0) / 3380 Fax +27 (0) Website: Address for 2007: SHSPH will be moving to new premises at the end of the 2006 academic year and will be located at the HW Snyman Building at the Faculty of Health Sciences. 31 Bophelo Road, Gezina. Tel numbers: Pending 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 Bachelors degree. 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 and Clinical Skills modules are on Saturday mornings. All programmes are offered in English. 1. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: South African Citizens 31 August (late applications considered based on availability) International Citizens 31 July (late applications considered based on availability) 1

2 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note that the application fee is a handling fee and is not refundable if the application should be unsuccessful or is withdrawn at a later stage. 3.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: 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 And to first submit their concept protocol to the Chairperson of the SHSPH, Prof K Voyi. Successful students will then be invited to complete an application form. Contact details: shsph@up.ac.za Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees 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: 08h00 18h00 Fridays: 08h00 16h00 Saturdays: 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; Letter of motivation (in the case of MPH applications, please include what would be your most likely area of interest/track); Letter of support by employing organisation, if possible; and A certified copy of your ID (Passport for foreign students). 2

3 5. 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 masters and doctoral students (PHM 870) and the fourth week for all post-graduate diploma students (PHM 770). Registration will take place on the third day of this module and all 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. 6. 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 7. 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 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. 3

4 Programme Estimated total programme cost for 2006 (VAT inclusive) Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Health DTM&H R 9, Diploma in Public Health and Medicine DipPHM R 21, Diploma in Public Health DPH R 21, Diploma in Clinical Evidence and Health Care DipCEH R 21, Diploma in Health Systems Management DHSM R 21, Diploma in Occupational Medicine and Health DOMH R 21, Diploma in Occupational Health DipOH R 21, BSc Hons BSC (Hon) R 14, Masters in Public Health MPH R 32, MMed (Community Health) MMed R 4, (per year) Magister Scientiae MSc R 13, PhD PhD R 13, 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: Programme Coordinator: Dr B Harris Contact details: berniceh@nicd.ac.za DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICINE (DipPHM) Number of modules: 12 Research component: Assignment in Public Health (PHA 770) Admission requirements: Medical or dental qualification. Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Dr A Beke Contact details: andy.beke@up.ac.za DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC HEALTH (DPH) Number of modules: 12 Research component: Assignment in Public Health (PHA 770) Admission requirements: A University Bachelors degree Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Dr A Beke Contact details: andy.beke@up.ac.za 4

5 DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL EVIDENCE AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT (DipCEH) Number of modules: 10 Research component: Assignment in Clinical Evidence and Health Management (AHM 771) Admission requirements: Medical or dental qualification. Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Prof E Buch Contact details: eric.buch@up.ac.za DIPLOMA IN HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT (DHSM) Number of modules: Research component: Assignment in Health Systems Management (AHM 771) Admission requirements: A University Bachelors degree Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Prof E Buch Contact details: eric.buch@up.ac.za DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE AND HEALTH (DOMH) Number of modules: 10 Research component: Assignment in Occupational Health and Medicine (AOH 770) Admission requirements: Medical qualification Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Dr F Robinson Contact details: frobinso@med.up.ac.za DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (DipOH) Number of modules: 10 Research component: Assignment in Occupational Health (AOH 770) Admission requirements: A University Bachelors degree Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Dr F Robinson Contact details: frobinso@med.up.ac.za THE BACCALAUREUS SCIENTIAE (HONORES) (BScHons) IN QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES The degree is offered as a one-year full time programme. Number of modules: 8-9 Research component: Dissertation Admission requirements: BSc degree. Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Dr Z Worku Contact details: zeleke.worku@med.up.ac.za 5

6 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: Basic Components: Areas of specialization (Tracks): A) Epidemiology and biostatistics Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Prof J Matjila Contact details: john.matjila@up.ac.za B) Health Measurement track - Monitoring and Evaluation Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Dr A Beke Contact details: andy.beke@up.ac.za C) Health Policy and Management Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Prof E Buch Contact details: eric.buch@up.ac.za D) Environmental and Occupational Health Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Prof K Voyi Contact details: kuku.voyi@up.ac.za E) Disease Control Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Dr B Harris Contact details: berniceh@nicd.ac.za F) Health Research Ethics Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Prof M Kruger Contact details: mariana.kruger@up.ac.za G) Health Promotion Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Ms Rendall-Mkosi Contact details: kirstie.rendall-mkosi@up.ac.za 6

7 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 Quantitative Health Sciences Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Dr Z Worku Contact details:worku@med.up.ac.za D) MSc Community Health Curriculum: Programme Coordinator: Prof K Voyi Contact details:kvoyi@med.up.ac.za Master of Medicine (MMed) The degree is offered as a four-year part-time programme. 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: 2007 updated curriculum pending Senate approval Programme Coordinator: Prof. J Matjila Contact details: john.matjila@up.ac.za POSTGRADUATE DOCTORAL DEGREES IN PUBLIC HEALTH Deleted:... [1] 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 7

8 Application procedure: How to complete your doctorate degree is available from: Programme Coordinator: Prof K Voyi Contact details: shsph@up.ac.za 8. TIMETABLE In order to gain understanding of what the entire timetable contains, please look at the Timetable Template (available from August) on the website as our current timetable has a countdown function and only reflects what is still planned for the current year. The final timetable for the upcoming academic year will be available on the website from November. Tip for diploma students: Find your module codes using by replacing the first digit (8) with the 7 digit e.g. look for CLI 870 in the timetable to find when CLI 770 will run. 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

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