MSc (Med) Genetic Counselling at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Medicine by coursework and research report in the field of Genetic Counselling is a 1-year full-time degree. The primary objective of the course is to educate students in the fundamental concepts of medical genetics and counselling in order to become competent, insightful, knowledgeable, sensitive and passionate genetic counsellors. Through teaching, mentoring, supervision, case exposure and experience, students should be equipped with the necessary tools to pass their degree successfully and progress to registered practicing genetic counsellors after the completion of an internship.

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

What you will study

The Genetic Counselling Masters programme is a one-year, full-time professional Master's degree (NQF level 9). The course is divided into five modules, all of which have to be attended and completed successfully at the University of the Witwatersrand. Medical Genetics for Genetic Counsellors 1 (HUMG7017) Medical Genetics for Genetic Counsellors 2 (HUMG7018) Principles of Genetic Counselling (HUMG7

Career pathways

Genetic Counsellor

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Application information

Entry requirements

It is preferable for candidates to have a BSc (Honours) in a Life Sciences field (eg. Human Genetics, Genetics, Physiology, Microbiology etc.). However, other Honours degrees might be considered, at the discretion of the course coordinator and selection panel. An overall mark of 65% for the Honours degree is considered a minimum prerequisite for entry into a master’s programme by the University. An entry level exam may be required for those without a Genetics major. A minimum of 65% pass rate for the entry exam is required in order to be eligible for an interview. Individuals who are interested in applying for the degree must make contact with the course co-ordinator prior to submitting an application as there is an internal pre-application process interested candidates need to complete. Applications received without having done so will be excluded from further consideration. Selection &

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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