Welcome to the School of Public Health
The School of Public Health is a strong multidisciplinary department in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Cape Town.
About the School
Join the Master of Public Health Programme
Want to change the world? The UCT Masters in Public Health degree provides world-class training in different fields of public health.
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Congratulations to Graduates in the School
The University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted graduation ceremonies from 7 until 9 September 2026.
13th Annual School of Public Health Research Day
This year's Research Day held on 18 September 2025 was themed ‘Innovation, Adaptability and Sustainability in a Changing World’
2025 Ad Hominem Promotions in the School
Congratulations to all colleagues who have been promoted via the Ad Hominem process in the School this year.
Congratulations to Graduates in the School
The University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted graduation ceremonies from 7 until 9 September 2026.
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Food and Agriculture organization (FAO) Best Practice Guidance for occupational safety and health (OSH) in inland aquaculture and fisheries
This guidance document targets small-scale and large commercial inland aquaculture and fisheries (where there are more formalized relationships).
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School of Public Health at World Congress on Public Health 2026
The 18th World Congress on Public Health opens on Sunday, 06 September 2026 in Cape Town and the School of Public Health is showing up in full force.
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UCT Occupational Medicine Division to host first IFISH Conference in Africa (IFISH 7)
The 7th International Fishing Industry Safety and Health Conference (IFISH 7) will be held in Cape Town from 30 March to 3 April 2027.
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Congratulations to Graduates in the School
The University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted graduation ceremonies from 28 March until 02 April 2026.
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UCT MPH Programme
Application Closing date: 30 Sept
PhD Programme
Application Closing dates: 30 Apr 31 Oct
IFISH 7 | 30 Mar - 03 Apr 2027
Abstract Submission Closing date: 15 Oct 2026
UCT Occupational Medicine ECHO
For further information on the UCT Occupational Medicine ECHO Project, please click here
Upcoming Events
Noon Meeting Seminar
“Advancing Public Health Research in the Western Cape: Navigating Research Approval, Data Governance and Priority-Aligned Research"
Noon Meeting Seminar
"HIV Vertical Transmission Prevention: From Evidence to Policy and Impact”
Noon Meeting Seminar
“Foot and mouth disease: A fascinating epidemic”
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