Health equity is not just a metric – it’s a mandate. The ISDJ’s Public Health and Informatics program prepares you to lead that charge.
This fully online programme integrates cutting-edge informatics with community-based care, policy innovation and sustainable development. You’ll learn to analyse data with empathy, influence health systems with insight and put the needs of the most vulnerable at the centre of every solution.
Why choose Public Health at the ISDJ?
- Where informatics meets inclusion
Go beyond the numbers. Learn to apply technology and data science to address real-world disparities in health access, outcomes and policy. - Justice is our foundation
We frame health as a human right and approach public health through the lens of equity, environmental sustainability and reparative action. - Global challenges, Caribbean leadership
From climate-driven health crises to digital health innovation, this program draws on lived experience to shape global solutions. - Built for professionals and practitioners
Whether your focus is on healthcare, policy, data or community development, this interdisciplinary program helps you lead sustainable, systemic change.
SDGs for this Programme
2. ZERO HUNGER
With 733 million people facing hunger and food systems under threat from climate change, SDG 2 demands sustainable agriculture, equitable food access, and investment in rural communities to end malnutrition in all its forms.
3. GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
From preventable diseases to mental health crises, billions still lack adequate care. SDG 3 targets universal health coverage, reduced maternal and child mortality, and stronger health systems resilient enough to withstand global emergencies.
9. INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Reliable infrastructure and inclusive industrialisation are prerequisites for development. SDG 9 promotes resilient infrastructure, sustainable industry, and technological innovation — particularly for developing nations and small island states.
10. REDUCED INEQUALITIES
The richest 1% hold more wealth than the bottom 50% combined. SDG 10 targets income inequality, discriminatory laws, and unequal access to opportunity — within countries and between them — building a world where progress is shared by all.
17. PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
The 2030 Agenda cannot be achieved by any nation alone. SDG 17 calls for strengthened global partnerships, technology transfer, debt relief for developing nations, and a fair multilateral system that gives every country a real seat at the table.
Programme Levels
Master's
- 6 core courses (18 credits)
- 4 electives (12 credits)
- 1 project (6 credits)
Total: 36 credits
56 learning weeks full-time, 96 learning weeks part-time
US$10,000
Postgraduate Diploma
- 5 core courses (15 credits)
- 2 electives (6 credits)
Total: 21 credits
32 learning weeks full-time, 56 learning weeks part-time
US$7,500
Postgraduate Certificate
- 4 core courses (12 credits)
Total: 12 credits
16 learning weeks full-time, 32 learning weeks part-time
US$3,500
What you'll learn
- Public health systems, governance and ethics
- Digital health technologies and informatics
- Health equity, social determinants and global justice
- Data analytics, surveillance and decision support tools
- Disaster risk reduction and climate-resilient health
- Integrating SDGs into public health planning
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Who Should Apply
Health professionals and ministry officials
- working in public health, health planning or health policy who need advanced skills in data-informed decision-making and digital health systems
IT and data professionals in the health sector
- who want to bridge their technical expertise with public health knowledge to drive smarter, more equitable health outcomes
Allied health and business professionals
- looking to pivot into or advance within the rapidly growing field of health informatics and digital transformation
Public and private sector managers
- in health-related organisations who are responsible for leading the digitisation of health services and need the strategic and analytical tools to do it well
Careers with purpose
Graduates are equipped for roles such as:
- Digital health strategist
- Public health analyst or programme manager
- Epidemiology and surveillance specialist
- Health equity advocate
- Informatics consultant in NGOs, governments or multilateral agencies
- Disaster response and climate-health planner
You won’t just leave with a credential – you’ll leave with a mission.
Admissions Requirements
Option A: Degreed - Honours Applicants
- At least a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a university acceptable to The UWI
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Some programme options may require specific degrees for matriculation
Option B: Degreed - Pass Applicants
- Pass degree with at least two (2) years of post-degree work experience, particularly in a related field
- Some programme options may require specific degrees for matriculation
Option C: Technical/Professional Qualification
- Technical and/or professional qualification(s) from an approved body recognised by The UWI
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience
Option D: Non-Degreed or Certified Applicants
- Relevant work experience with at least five (5) years of management-level experience
- May be subject to interview
- Successful completion of pre-programme qualifying course required
