Faculty of Health Sciences
Master of Science in Public Health
Intakes
January · May · September
Duration
Postgraduate Diplomas: 1 year · Master's: 18 months - 2 years
Study Modes
Evening, Weekend, Executive block, Online via VClass
Application Fee
UGX 100,000 (non-refundable) · USD 50 for international applicants
About this programme
Depth. Practice. Career-ready.
The Master of Public Health builds the epidemiologists, programme managers and policy leaders East Africa needs. Delivered in executive weekend blocks so practising professionals can advance without pausing their careers.
What you will study
Core modules
Where this takes you
Career outcomes
Graduate outcomes
97%of VU graduates are employed or self-employed within 6 months.
Public Health Specialist
Ministry of Health
Epidemiologist
WHO / CDC
Health Programme Manager
International NGOs
Health Policy Advisor
Government
Health Systems Researcher
Universities
Country Director – Health
Donor Agencies
Fees & funding
Invest in a future that pays back.
Flexible payment plans, scholarships and installments available. Talk to Admissions if you need help planning payment.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition, per Trimester | UGX 1,800,000 |
| Tuition, per Year | UGX 5,400,000 |
| International (per Year) | USD 2,000 |
| Application Fee | UGX 100,000 (non-refundable) · USD 50 for international applicants |
Fees indicative for 2026. Confirm with Admissions before payment.
How to apply
Four steps. About 10 minutes.
01
Choose your programme
Pick the level, programme, study mode and intake.
02
Personal details
Contact info, ID / passport and where to reach you.
03
Academic background
Your qualifications, results and a short motivation.
04
Review & submit
Confirm your details and we'll email your reference.
Eligibility
Who can apply
Open to holders of a Bachelor's degree (minimum Second Class Lower / GPA 2.8) from a recognised university, or a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field. Professional experience strengthens the application and is required for executive tracks.
Requirements
Entry requirements
- Master's: Honours Bachelor's degree (Second Class Lower or better) in a related field
- MBA Tracks: Bachelor's degree + minimum 2 years' professional/management experience
- Masters of Law (LLM): LLB (Hons) from a recognised university + Diploma in Legal Practice where required by the Uganda Law Council
- Master of Public Health (MPH): Bachelor's in a health-related field; clinical/field experience preferred
- PGD: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, OR a Higher Diploma plus 3 years relevant experience
- Applicants with a Pass / Third Class degree may qualify via a qualifying exam plus 5+ years relevant experience
Documents
Bring with you
- ▸Certified academic transcripts (UCE, UACE, Bachelor's)
- ▸Certified copy of Bachelor's degree certificate
- ▸Updated CV / résumé
- ▸Two academic or professional reference letters
- ▸Personal statement / statement of purpose (500-800 words)
- ▸National ID or Passport bio-data page; two passport photos
International applicants
International applicants must submit NCHE equivalency for their Bachelor's degree. English-language proficiency (IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 70) is required for applicants from non-English-instruction universities.
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