Study Health Sciences in Africa

38 programmes in health sciences at 5 universities in Africa are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,403 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,423 USD and 4,503 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Health Sciences programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Oral Health Sciences University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 3,423 USD
Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,503 USD
Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences St. Lawrence University Uganda Bachelor's 63,450 USD
Bachelor in Speech-Language Pathology University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 3,828 USD
Bachelor in Gerontology University of Technology, Mauritius, Port-Louis Mauritius Bachelor's 2,860 USD
Master in Speech-Language Pathology University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Master's 3,157 USD
Bachelor in Anatomical Pathology University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,403 USD
Master in Medicine in Radiology University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,714 USD
Doctor of Philosophy Health Sciences University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa PhD 2,053 USD
Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science and Technology University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 715 USD
Master in Medicine in Human Pathology University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 2,714 USD
Master in Clinical Cytology University of Nairobi Kenya Master's 3,362 USD
Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery University of Nairobi Kenya Bachelor's 7,337 USD
PhD in Medicine University of Nairobi Kenya PhD 5,000 USD
Fellowship in Medical Oncology University of Nairobi Kenya 10,526 USD
Bachelor in Health Systems Sciences University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg South Africa Bachelor's 4,503 USD
Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology University of Nairobi Kenya 10,526 USD
PhD in DMed specialising in Medical Oncology University of Pretoria South Africa PhD
PhD specialising in Health Systems University of Pretoria South Africa PhD
Bachelor in BA in Speech-Language Pathology University of Pretoria South Africa Bachelor's
Master in MChD in Oral Pathology University of Pretoria South Africa Master's
Master in MMed in Clinical Pathology University of Pretoria South Africa Master's
BScHons in Medical Oncology University of Pretoria South Africa
PhD in DMed specialising in Radiation Oncology University of Pretoria South Africa PhD

Health Sciences in Africa by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 10 3,423 USD 4,403 USD 4,503 USD
Master's 15
PhD 10

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within health sciences

Pathology 12 Health Sciences 8 Oncology 7 Science and Health 7 Biomedical Sciences 2 Gerontology 1 Medical Imaging 1

Universities for health sciences in Africa

Study Health Sciences in Africa: common questions

How many health sciences programmes are there in Africa?
38 health sciences programmes at 5 universities in Africa are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a health sciences degree in Africa cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in health sciences in Africa is 4,403 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,423 USD and 4,503 USD per year.
Can I study health sciences in Africa in English?
Yes — 100% of the health sciences programmes in Africa in our catalogue are taught in English (38 of 38).

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