The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), School of Science and Technology, is inviting applications for the Master of Science in Environmental Health Programme, which will commence in September 2025. The programme has limited scholarships offered by DAAD for national and international applicants. As part of the In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme, DAAD offers scholarships for Master’s studies. The German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) funds the programme. It aims at university staff in the first line, without neglecting the public sector demand for academically trained personnel.

Programme Overview 

The programme is divided into two parts: coursework and dissertation. The coursework comprises ten core modules: Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Environmental Pollution Control; Food Safety and Hygiene; Health Communication and Behaviour Change; Global Health; Occupational Safety and Health; Health Project Management; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene; and Geographical Information Systems in Environmental Health Practice. To graduate with an MSc, students must undertake a research project culminating in producing a dissertation. The recommended duration of the programme is four semesters (two years) full-time.

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with above-average results (a Credit, Distinction or GPA of 2.5 and above or equivalent) obtained from any recognised institution of higher learning in Environmental Health, Public Health or any other related field not more than six years ago. Female and underprivileged applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Process:

Applicants must apply for the scholarship via the DAAD portal. Applicants are asked to log into the DAAD portal, register, and submit a DAAD application. 

DAAD’s Deadline: November 21, 2024. 

Download the attachments below for more information about the scholarship. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT REGARDLESS OF THIS PROCESS, APPLICANTS MUST AT THE SAME TIME APPLY FOR ADMISSION AT MUBAS.

The advert for the September 2025 intake will be flighted soon. You are advised to visit the institution’s website for the advert constantly. 

DAAD Application Submission:

Applications must be submitted via the DAAD portal: https://portal.daad.de/sap/bc/bsp/sap/z_set_cookie/setcookie.htm?fund_ar= stv&id=57757229

Scholarship Webinar Series:

The DAAD plans to offer virtual information sessions for interested applicants during October and November 2024. If you are interested in the information sessions, please register via the following link: https://www.daadkenya.org/en/about-us/online-seminar-schedule/