BHSc Honours Immunology at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in the field of Immunology is a one-year full-time programme. The programme consists of two components, namely coursework (IMML4001A) and a mini-research project (IMML4002A). The coursework is delivered in the form of formal lectures; practical sessions; research methodology; journal clubs and small group teaching.

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

What you will study

The objectives of the Honours programme include, but are not limited to, understanding of the immune system function and how it provides defence against microorganisms, pathogenesis of immune system disorders and strategies to correct the disorders. The focus is also on the demonstrable ability to perform practical techniques used in diagnostic and research immunology laboratories, conform to ethi

Career pathways

Career opportunities following completion of the Immunology programme include: Research Assistant Science Writer Medical Scientist - completion of an internship recognised by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is essential. Biomedical consumable or equipment representative.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For admission into the Honours programme, you should have obtained an average of at least 65% for your overall undergraduate degree. Graduates with a BHSc or BSc with majors in disciplines which are applicable to Immunology, including Physiology, Molecular medicine, Haematology, Infectious diseases or any pathology-related subject are preferable. Please note that meeting the minimum entry requirement does not guarantee students a place in the programme; students with higher marks will be given preferential acceptance.

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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