MSc (Med) Bioethics and Health Law at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Medicine by coursework and research report in the field of Bioethics and Health Law is a 2 year part-time degree. It aims to develop capacity and excellence in the ethical and legal analysis of issues arising in health care and research. The aim of the course is to train bioethics and medical law experts who will display skill and proficiency in the fields of bioethics & health law. The course aims to develop capacity and excellence in the ethical & legal analysis of issues arising in health care and research.

Faculty: Health Sciences | Department: Clinical Medicine | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: part-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

The curriculum comprises two parts: Part 1, the coursework component, entails the successful completion of 5 taught units. Part 2 consists of a written research report of at least 15 000, but no longer than 20 000 words in length. Part 1 constitutes 50% of the degree and Part 2 the remaining 50%.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For admission into this course, a minimum of 65% average in final year courses of your highest degree obtained is required to be considered as a student. This does not guarantee a place in the course, as numbers are limited. Any of the following may be admitted as a candidate: A graduate of the University of Witwatersrand who has been awarded any of the following degrees: Bachelor of Dental Science Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Occupational therapy Bachelor of Pharmacy Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy Bachelor of Science with Honours, or A graduate who has been awarded any other qualification, the normal curriculum of which extends over not less than four years’ full-time study, of the University, who in the opinion of Senate, is sufficiently qualified to undertake the field of study proposed or research (or both) required for

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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