MSc (Med) Anatomical Pathology at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Medicine by Dissertation in the field of Anatomical Pathology is a research-based degree that requires the candidate to develop a research question and conduct their research under supervision. Candidates will develop research skills, including scientific writing, project management, and data analysis; as well as laboratory skills including advanced histology, molecular and cell biology techniques. Candidates will conduct research and submit a dissertation based on the following research focus areas: Cancer Pathology: Investigating the pathology of various cancers, including the collection and analysis of high-quality cancer samples from clinics and hospitals in Sout

Faculty: Health Sciences | Department: Pathology | Duration: 1-2 years full-time, 2-3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Research-based course culminating in a dissertation. Additional requirements will include attending seminars, workshops and departmental academic meetings.

Career pathways

Scientist 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 further their education by taking a teaching diploma/business diploma

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelors degree of at least four years duration or a Bachelors degree followed by an Honours degree. A 65% minimum average is required for eligibility. Majors including but not limited to Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Computer Science, and Biomedical Engineering will be considered. A supervisor from the Department must be identified prior to application. Confirmation of Supervision form Supervisors list Prof R Wadee [email protected] Prof T Augustine [email protected] Prof P Michelow [email protected] Dr PS Magangane [email protected] Dr M Marimani [email protected] Dr T Omar [email protected] Dr Y Perner [email protected] Dr M Louw [email protected] Dr S Bulane [email protected] Dr S Pather [email protected] Dr E Van Der Berg [email protected] Dr R Mohanlal reena.m

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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