MSc (Epi) Epidemiology at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The MSc in Epidemiology by coursework and research report is offered in the fields of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Field Epidemiology, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Public Health Informatics, Implementation Science and Biostatistics. The Epidemiology and Biostatistics Division of Wits School of Public Health (WSPH) has since 2000 established itself as a place of choice for the provision of postgraduate training in epidemiology and biostatistics in the sub-Sahara African region and beyond. There are six fields of study within the programme: Epidemiology and Biostatistics Field Epidemiology Infectious Disease Epidemiology Public Health Informatics Implementation Science Biostatistics

Faculty: Health Sciences | Department: Public Health | Duration: 18 months - 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

The Programme consists of coursework and a research project. The contents of the six fields of study are as follows: Epidemiology and Biostatistics Field Epidemiology Infectious Disease Epidemiology Public Health Informatics Implementation Science Biostatistics Introduction to Computing in Biostatistics, Epidemiology for Health Researchers I, Biostatistics for Health Researchers I and II, and Rese

Career pathways

Graduates enter careers in medical research, public health and community medicine, field-based scientific research, government, NGO’s or international agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Eligibility Students come from a range of disciplinary backgrounds including medical, microbiology, dentistry, statistics, computer science, veterinary science, demography, Nutrition and Psychology. Applicants must have a four-year honours degree, an MBBCh or other health related degree. Relevant work experience will be an advantage. This degree will also appeal to students who want to become more involved in research in their fields. ALL Applications must include: Written motivation by the applicant detailing motivation for applying for the course and how the programme fits with their overall career goals. Comprehensive curriculum vitae including a description of relevant research and work experience Two referee reports. Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates. Apply for accommodation at: https://www.wits.ac.za/accommodation/applications/ In addition, International App

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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