Outreach Material
Based on the DEH's extensive research, risk communication materials have been developed to provide information relevant to policymakers, Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) and populations to highlight Environmental Health risks.
Capacity building
The Division of Environmental Health (DEH) is involved in teaching and research projects that aim to improve health and relevant policies through capacity building in the areas of industrial chemicals, pesticides, and climate change.
UCT Pesticide Network
The Pesticide Network is a Community of Practice (CoP) aimed at fostering engagement with global stakeholders to share knowledge and information on issues related to pesticide risk management, regulation and risk prevention.
UCT Chemical Network
The Chemical Network aims to facilitate sharing knowledge and resources for the sound management of chemicals and waste to foster a toxic-free future.
Southern African Pesticide Regulators’ Forum (SAPReF)
SAPReF is a member state-driven subcommittee of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The 16 countries work together to develop shared strategies and processes for the management of pesticides.
Capacity building
The Division of Environmental Health (DEH) is involved in teaching and research projects that aim to improve health and relevant policies through capacity building in the areas of industrial chemicals, pesticides, and climate change.
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Outreach Material
Based on the DEH's extensive research, risk communication materials have been developed to provide information relevant to policymakers, Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) and populations to highlight Environmental Health risks.
Read more
UCT Pesticide Network
The Pesticide Network is a Community of Practice (CoP) aimed at fostering engagement with global stakeholders to share knowledge and information on issues related to pesticide risk management, regulation and risk prevention.
Read more
UCT Chemical Network
The Chemical Network aims to facilitate sharing knowledge and resources for the sound management of chemicals and waste to foster a toxic-free future.
Read more
Southern African Pesticide Regulators’ Forum (SAPReF)
SAPReF is a member state-driven subcommittee of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The 16 countries work together to develop shared strategies and processes for the management of pesticides.
Read more
Announcement: New Policy Brief!
Chemicals and Climate Change Nexus - Click to View Policy Brief
Postgraduate teaching programmes: applications are open!
- Masters in Chemicals Risk Management (MCRM)
- Master of Public Health (MPH) specialising in Environmental Health
Latest publications
- Article: Reviewing the current state of legacy POP-brominated flame retardants in plastic childcare products and toys: a scoping review protocol
- Article: Education about Planetary Health and Sustainable Healthcare in low- and middle-income countries: Planetary Health Report Card assessment of perceptions at University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences.
- Article: Stop blaming the farmer: Dispelling the myths of ‘misuse’ and ‘safe’ use of pesticides to protect health and human rights
- Factsheet: Chemical Risk Assessment for Low- and Middle-Income Countries: What are the steps, key issues, and solutions?
- Policy Brief: Promoting Domestic Financing of Chemicals and Waste Management: Focus on Low- and Middle-Income Countries
This website is exclusively dedicated to the projects led by the Division of Environmental Health at the University of Cape Town (UCT).
For more information about our postgraduate master’s programmes related to pesticides, chemicals and environmental health, please visit https://health.uct.ac.za/school-public-health/divisions/environmental-health or email environmentalhealth@uct.ac.za.
Applications are now open for UCT postgraduate programmes in environmental health
The Division of Environmental Health (DEH) currently offers two Post-graduate Teaching Programmes: the Professional Master’s in Chemical Risk Management (MCRM) and Master of Public Health (MPH) specialising in Environmental Health.
The MCRM programme provides an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to chemical risk management. The programme is aimed at health professionals, chemists, biologists, sociologists, anthropologists, ecologists, agronomists, toxicologists and other professionals working full time in chemicals management. It is a two-year part-time flexible learning programme (large distance learning component), including a mandatory two-week residential session at UCT at the beginning of the two-year cycle.
Visit the MCRM webpage
Applicants must apply online by 31st August
The Environmental Health track within the Master of Public Health is intended for candidates who are interested in understanding the environmental influences on human health, the policy implications, and how to identify, reduce and manage environmental health risks. Candidates will develop an understanding of key environmental health burden of diseases (i.e., chemicals, climate change, indoor and outdoor air pollution and the built environment) with a particular focus on children's environmental health issues. Coursework will prepare candidates to identify suitable interventions from decision makers to community residents.
Download the Environmental Health track flyer for more detail
We review applications on a rolling basis: the three rolling dates when applications are due are 31 May, 31 July and 31 October. Limited places and so those who apply early have a better chance of getting a place.
More information at: https://health.uct.ac.za/school-public-health/postgraduate-teaching-masters-programmes/master-public-health-mph
>> Apply online here: http://applyonline.uct.ac.za/
The Division of Environmental Health (DEH) currently offers two Post-graduate Teaching Programmes: the Professional Master’s in Chemical Risk Management (MCRM) and Master of Public Health (MPH) specialising in Environmental Health.
The MCRM programme provides an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to chemical risk management. The programme is aimed at health professionals, chemists, biologists, sociologists, anthropologists, ecologists, agronomists, toxicologists and other professionals working full time in chemicals management. It is a two-year part-time flexible learning programme (large distance learning component), including a mandatory two-week residential session at UCT at the beginning of the two-year cycle.
Visit the MCRM webpage
Applicants must apply online by 31st August
The Environmental Health track within the Master of Public Health is intended for candidates who are interested in understanding the environmental influences on human health, the policy implications, and how to identify, reduce and manage environmental health risks. Candidates will develop an understanding of key environmental health burden of diseases (i.e., chemicals, climate change, indoor and outdoor air pollution and the built environment) with a particular focus on children's environmental health issues. Coursework will prepare candidates to identify suitable interventions from decision makers to community residents.
Download the Environmental Health track flyer for more detail
We review applications on a rolling basis: the three rolling dates when applications are due are 31 May, 31 July and 31 October. Limited places and so those who apply early have a better chance of getting a place.
More information at: https://health.uct.ac.za/school-public-health/postgraduate-teaching-masters-programmes/master-public-health-mph
>> Apply online here: http://applyonline.uct.ac.za/
We would like to hear from you! You are welcome to share any comments or questions regarding this website at environmentalhealth@uct.ac.za.