The IIE Bachelor of Public Health, available at Emeris, is a multidisciplinary and flexible degree that equips students with the knowledge and skills to address public health challenges both locally and globally. This programme is designed to prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities in public, private and non-profit sectors.
Throughout the degree, students gain exposure to diverse stakeholders through collaborations, placements and internships with both local and international partners. This ensures graduates develop a global perspective while engaging in practical, community-based experiences.
For alternative admission options, please click here or reach out to student recruitment. Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication, however, these may change.
(Please note that module selection may depend on electives chosen. For more information, please view the factsheet).
For the Faculty of Science & Technology, School of Engineering, Science and Health the following qualifications allow you to articulate into the Bachelor of Public Health should you meet the requirements:
For alternative articulation options within our other schools please contact your campus for further information.
For the Faculty of Science & Technology, School of Engineering, Science and Health, graduates of the IIE Bachelor of Public Health may be eligible to apply for the Honours in Public Health and the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health, subject to meeting admission requirements.
The Bachelor of Arts in Public Health is accredited by the Higher Education Quality Council (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 360-credit qualification on level 7 (SAQA ID: 91996). Professional Recognition: Graduates are eligible to join the Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA).
Public health is a growing sector with increasing demand for multi-skilled professionals who can work in community, government, and private sectors. Graduates may find employment in:
With the growing shift from hospital-based to community-based healthcare delivery across Africa, there is rising demand for professionals skilled in integrated policy development across health, transport, education and environmental sectors.
At Emeris, we believe that effective teaching is about creating experiences that foster student growth. Our academic team design activities that challenge students and identify their strengths, allowing for real-time adaptation in the learning journey. By combining subject expertise with teaching insights and digital tools, we extend learning beyond the classroom. This approach ensures students not only keep up but thrive.
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