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 Health Sciences Graduation Ceremony was held on 09 September 2025
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.
Prof Leslie London bids Farewell after more than three decades of Transformative Public Health Leadership
Prof Leslie London delivered his Farewell Lecture on Tuesday 9 December 2025.
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UCT leads landmark study to curb alcohol harm in SA
UCT and the SAMRC have launched a landmark multidisciplinary research initiative to investigate the political, economic and social drivers of harmful alcohol use in South Africa and Botswana.
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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.
Read more
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’
Read more
Inspirational stories of two graduates - Dorothy Ngajilo and Jodilee Erasmus
Dorothy Ngajilo graduated with a PhD and Jodilee Erasmus with a MPhil in Public Health on Tuesday 09 September 2025.
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UCT MPH Programme
Application Closing date: 31 Oct
PhD Programme
Application Closing dates: 30 Apr 31 Oct
UCT Occupational Medicine ECHO
For further information on the UCT Occupational Medicine ECHO Project, please click here
Upcoming Events
FENS Forum 2026 - The Untold story of Neuroscience education and research in Africa
If you'll be at the FENS Forum in Barcelona in July 2026 make sure to catch this symposium featuring South African experts.
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