Medical Cell Biology at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The BHSc Honours course in Medical Cell Biology provides students the opportunity to further develop their skills in the methodology of scientific research. At the same time, students further their knowledge of applied histology and cell biology by researching topics for discussion meetings, essays The Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in Medical Cell Biology is a research-intensive course aiming to provide students with a thorough understanding of the theoretical aspects of cell and molecular biological processes in relation to disease and will equip students to use cutting edge molecular techniques in their research areas of choice, including neuroscience, cancer and thrombosis, tox

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

What you will study

The course consists of two separate entities: ANAT4015 (course work) and ANAT4016 (research work). For the course work component students are required to attend lectures and practicals covering regional cell and tissue biology, participate in cell biology discussion (theme) group meetings and seminar presentations, as well as complete a critical essay on a selected topic. Students are also encoura

Career pathways

BHSc Honours in Medical Cell Biology 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: Training in research or diagnostics as well as potentially roles as technicians in labs and universities Medical representative with a focus in sales, marketing or applications Project manag

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduates with a BHSc or BSc. Majors in disciplines which are applicable to cell biology including anatomy, histology, cell biology, biochemistry or genetics are preferable. A minimum of 60% is required for the year and 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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