Master of Health Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) at Tshwane University of Technology

Programme overview

Master of Health Sciences is a qualification at NQF Level 9 (180 credits) in the Faculty of Science, Department of Biomedical Sciences, at Tshwane University of Technology. Presentation: Research.

What you will study

Published curriculum modules include: Dissertation: Clinical Technology; Dissertation: Medical Laboratory Sciences; Dissertation: Medical Laboratory; Dissertation: Radiography in Diagnostic; Dissertation: Veterinary Technology; Dissertation: Veterinary.

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Entry requirements

A postgraduate diploma, or a bachelor honours degree, or a professional bachelor's degree, or a baccalaureus technologiae from an accredited South African university in the related or envisaged field of study of the applicant. Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1 of the Prospectus). Candidates with a relevant national diploma at (NQF Level 6) will be required to complete 50% of the credits of a relevant professional bachelor's degree. Detailed information on the process to follow is available at the relevant academic department. Candidates with a baccalaureus technologiae degree will be required to complete the module Advanced Research Methodology (Proposal) (PRM51BP) at NQF Level 9 and/or one of the following modules: - Research Methodology (Biometry) (BRM51BP) at NQF Level 8, and/or - Research Methodology (Theory) (TRM51BP) at NQF Level 8. Modules are offered as prescribed by the academic department and could be done prior or concurrently with this Master's programme.

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.

Academic year starts on 1 February 2027 (term 1: 1 February to 25 March 2027); mid-year semester modules start in term 3 on 12 July 2027.

The application fee is R240 for all first applications to TUT and is non-refundable.

Qualifications closing on 15 June 2026: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics, BHSci Medical Laboratory Science, BHSci Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics, Diploma in Traffic Safety and Municipal Police Management, Diploma in Correctional and Rehabilitation Studies.

Qualifications closing on 31 July 2026: all Arts and Design programmes, Diploma in Economics, Bachelor of Architecture (including Extended), Bachelor of Geomatics, Diploma in Industrial Design, other Humanities programmes, and in Science the Diplomas in Animal Sciences, Crop Production, Nature Conservation, Wildlife Management, Kinesiology and Coaching Science, Somatic Therapy, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Fire Technology, Geology, plus Bachelor of Environmental Health, BHSci Biokinetics, Clinical Technology, Veterinary Technology, HCert Dental Assisting and BSc Industrial Chemistry. Other programmes close on 30 September 2026.

Qualifications still open for 2027 intake as of 1 October 2026: BEng Tech Polymer Technology (Pretoria); BEng Tech, Diploma and Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering (eMalahleni); Diploma in Credit Management; Diploma in Food Technology, BSc Industrial Chemistry, Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Diploma in Geology, Diploma in Water Science and Technology, Diploma in Industrial Physics (Arcadia).

Late applications are scheduled for 18 to 22 January 2027 per the 2027 academic calendar.

Apply through the official page: https://applications-prod.tut.ac.za/

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