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.
Tracking the World Health Organisation's attention to Firearm Violence, 2000-2025
The Division of Social and Behavioural Sciences was one of seven co-publishers of a study on the World Health Organisation's attention to firearm violence, 2000-2025.
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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
UCT MPH Programme
Application Closing date: 31 Oct
PhD Programme
Application Closing dates: 30 Apr 31 Oct
Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health
Application Closing date: 31 Jul 2026
UCT Occupational Medicine ECHO
For further information on the UCT Occupational Medicine ECHO Project, please click here
Upcoming Events
Noon Meeting Seminar
“Measuring AI readiness and digital competency among frontline health workers”
Noon Meeting Seminar
"One Health and multi-disciplinarity for rural health and livelihoods - The AMRoots project"
SAVE THE DATE - 14th Annual School Research Day
14th Annual School Research Day 17 September 2026
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