MSc (Med) Exposure Science at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The MSc in Medicine by coursework and research report in the field of Exposure Science is offered by both coursework and research, or by research (dissertation) only. It is targeted at potential academics, specialists or professionals in a few fields. This degree is targeted at potential academics, specialists or professionals in the field of occupational hygiene, environmental health, environmental sciences, chemistry, toxicology, physiology etc., with a scientific interest to bridge these fields. Human exposure science entails the study of human contact and interaction (exposure) with chemical, physical or biological stressors occurring in their environments, and advances knowledge of the

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

What you will study

MSc Med Exposure Science by coursework and research (Programme code MCA08): This comprises three parts: a) Part 1 (coursework) consists of five one-week long courses in the form of interactive lectures, and practical, as well as on-line sessions covering the following topics: Introduction to Occupational & Environmental Health, Exposure-induced Health Outcomes, Exposure Science I (Principles), Fun

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Application information

Entry requirements

A university graduate who has been awarded a Bachelor degree of at least four years duration, e.g. Bachelor of Environmental Sciences with Honours, Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours; Bachelor of Science with Honours or Bachelor of Technology. Practical experience in a relevant field, e.g. environmental sciences, environmental health, occupational health and/or safety, occupational hygiene, chemistry, toxicology, etc., may be an advantage. Written motivation by the applicant detailing reason for applying for the degree and how the program fits with their overall career goals. Motivation for Application Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae including a description of relevant research and work experience Two referee reports. MSc Med Exposure Science - Referee Report Certified copies of prior qualification(s). Original transcripts of qualifications Foreign Qualifications: Evaluation from SA

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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