BHSc Honours Anatomical Pathology at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The BHSc Honours in the field of Anatomical Pathology is a laboratory and research-intensive course aiming to provide students with an understanding of the theoretical aspects of biological processes underlying pathologies. We equip students to use cutting-edge histology, cellular and molecular techniques in selected research areas in pathology, including but not limited to cancer, infectious diseases and digital pathology.

Faculty: Health Sciences | Department: Pathology | Duration: 1-year full-time, 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

ANAP4001A – Anatomical Pathology Honours Coursework This course introduces students to a range of advanced diagnostic techniques used in histopathology, with further training in advanced cell biology and molecular techniques. Students will gain both theoretical understanding and practical exposure to these ancillary techniques, which are essential for modern diagnostic pathology. Moreover, student

Career pathways

This course is primarily intended for students who wish to continue their postgraduate studies with an MSc or PhD. Completion of the degree may lead to careers in the following fields: Medical sales representative Lecturer Scientific writing Project management Training in research or diagnostics as well as potentially roles as technicians in labs and universities Consulting Students could also fur

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Application information

Entry requirements

For consideration, a candidate for BHSc Honours must obtain a minimum of 60% average in relevant biological discipline majors. For entry into Anatomical Pathology, a second-class pass in a biological discipline major will be advantageous.

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.

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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