Master of Health Systems Studies at University of the Free State

Programme overview

Research-intensive master's degree (MHSysStud) at the UFS Centre for Health Systems Research and Development that prepares graduates to conceptualise, implement and report on health systems research. Students may base their master's on the centre's ongoing research projects.

Faculty: Faculty of the Humanities | Department: Centre for Health Systems Research and Development | Duration: Maximum 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

There is no coursework option. Students complete either a full dissertation or at least two interrelated manuscripts that are publishable or published in accredited journals, and attend non-credit-bearing master classes in health systems and research methodology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Exit Level 8 qualification (Honours or a four-year qualification) in a cognate discipline with a pass mark of at least 65%, plus preliminary assessment by the CHSR&D Director. Selection is based on a 1 500-word concept note and a panel interview (October to early December before the registration year). Registration only after the Director issues a letter of approval for admission and curriculum choice. Documents include the honours research report, certified qualifications and transcripts, ID/passport and a SAQA certificate for foreign qualifications.

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.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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