Health Sciences
AdvDip Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teaching
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
The Division of Virology at Wits offers a Master of Science in Medicine (MSc Med) by dissertation. The field of Virology focuses on the study of viruses and their pathogenesis, the host’s immune response and how this knowledge is applied to develop preventive measures and treatment against viral infections and diseases. This field addresses viral disease surveillance and response to mitigate the effects of viral epidemics and pandemics for national health security through public health measures.
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
Enables candidates to pursue a career as Medical Scientists Researcher or Lecturer Technical or Field Specialist Further postgraduate studies (PhD)
A bachelor’s in health sciences degree or a bachelor’s degree in any relevant field or equivalent. Followed by Honours degree with a minimum average of 65% is required for entry. A letter from applicant’s proposed supervisor confirming willingness and availability to supervise the applicant. Approval letter from the Head of Department confirming that applicant has been accepted in the Division of Virology, to pursue the MSc by dissertation. Confirmation of Supervision form Supervisors list Prof Raveen Parboosing [email protected] Prof Penelope Moore [email protected] or [email protected] Prof Marietjie Venter [email protected] Dr Florette Treurnicht [email protected] or [email protected] Dr Nishi Prabdial-Sing [email protected] or [email protected] Dr Kerrigan McCarthy [email protected] or [email protected]
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
Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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