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MSc (Med) Genomic Medicine at University of the Witwatersrand

University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Medicine in the field of Genomic Medicine is a one year, full time degree. This 1-year full-time MSc by coursework and research report in Genomic Medicine is offered through the Division of Human Genetics. The course will provide foundational knowledge and skills development necessary for genomic data interpretation in the context of human genetic disease.

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

What you will study

The MSc includes coursework covered through four theory modules: Research Methodology Fundamentals of human genetics & genomics Omics techniques and application in genomic medicine Genomics in Medicine In addition, students will gain research experience by tackling a research question relevant to Genomic Medicine and writing up a research report, which constitutes 30% of their final mark.

Career pathways

Research scientist Medical sales representative Laboratory scientist Lecturer Science writer and more…

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Application information

Entry requirements

A final year grade average of 65% in an appropriate science degree. Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other pre-admission requirements where applicable.

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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