Master of Health Sciences in Somatology at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

The Master of Health Sciences in Somatology is a full-time, 180-credit NQF level 9 full research qualification requiring a completed dissertation. It is a minimum requirement for a lecturer position at a university of technology or private institution.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Department of Somatology | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Dissertations are overseen by a supervisor nominated according to topic; students demonstrate appropriate methodologies or techniques.

Career pathways

Lecturing, and management positions in the health and wellness industry or other health-related industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

DUT master's applicants apply through the Head of the offering department with a PG1 form and supporting documents; the department decides on admission based on the applications received, places and supervision capacity, and for master's candidates also assesses whether the proposed research topic is viable and can be supervised.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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