BHSc Honours Pharmacology at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

Pharmacology is the science concerned with the effects of drugs on living organisms (pharmacodynamics) and the effect that living organisms have on the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs (pharmacokinetics). Pharmacology investigates the chemical, physiological and therapeutic effects and the mechanisms of action of drugs. The science of pharmacology is at the forefront of modern medicine.

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

What you will study

The BHSc Honours degree consists of two tracks, the Biosciences track (MFAPBIO40) and the Health Sciences track (MFAPHSC40). All BSc students with no undergraduate Pharmacology from WITS must apply for the Biosciences track, while the BHSc students with undergraduate Pharmacology will be considered for both tracks depending on the level of undergraduate pharmacology obtained. For part-time studies

Career pathways

Many career opportunities are available to a pharmacology graduate which may include: Research and development (academia, pharmaceutical or biomedical) Quality control Environmental testing Chemical regulatory affairs Monitoring of drug safety and compliance to drug laws with employment in the pharmaceutical-, food- and chemical industry Employment in hospitals, research institutes and government

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Application information

Entry requirements

All students who have obtained a BSc/BHSc or equivalent degree with an average of 65% or higher in their third year may apply. Applicants should have a credit in at least one of the following biological science courses at a third year level: Pharmacology, Molecular medicine, Human Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biokinetics, Exercise Science, Chemistry, Physiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Biotechnology, Advanced Biology, Anatomy, Medical Cell Biology, Zoology, Public Health, Health System. Students with higher marks will be given preferential acceptance. Note: Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the programme does not guarantee students a place in this 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.

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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