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  The African Union Centre for Disease Control has announced applications for the AU Public Health Scholarship. A fully funded 18-month master’s degree scholarship program at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health, South Africa.
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The AU Public Health Scholarship Program will cover the cost of tuition, accommodation, and living stipends for 10 selected applicants for the scholarship who will be studying in South Africa. The focus of the degree program is epidemiology. Applicants currently working in the National Public Health Institute (NPHI) of their respective countries will be given priority to strengthen and boost the capacity of the health workforce of the member states of the African Union.

Focus key areas of study include

  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
  • Field Epidemiology.
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology.
  • Public Health Informatics.
  • Biostatistics and Implementation Science.
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To be eligible for the program

  • The applicant must have a disciplinary background in any medical, veterinary science, dentistry, microbiology, statistics, computer science, demography, nutrition, and psychology.
  • The applicant must have obtained a four-year honours degree, an MBBCh, or other health-related degree.
  • Relevant work experience.
  • Proof of English proficiency for countries whose medium of communication is not English language.
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Required documents for application include

  • Application form for admission into the University of Witwatersrand.
  • Written motivation letter detailing how the program benefits the applicant’s overall career goals.
  • A comprehensive CV that demonstrates a description of relevant work and research experience.
  • Two referee reports.
  • Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
The deadline for applications is August 31, 2024. Click HERE to apply.
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This article was first published on 29th August 2024
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  • Kellly Ward

    The AU Public Health Scholarship Program offers a unique opportunity for professionals in public health to advance their careers. The program provides a fully funded 18-month master’s degree at the University of the Witwatersrand, focusing on epidemiology and related fields. Eligible applicants should have a background in medical or health sciences and relevant work experience. For those pursuing academic support, https://www.writemyassignment.ie/nursing-assignment offers specialized assistance.

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