PhD Chemical Pathology at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Chemical Pathology Chemical Pathology is a branch of pathology dealing with the biochemistry of disease processes and the measurement of metabolites present in bodily fluids to facilitate diagnosis.

Faculty: Health Sciences | Department: Pathology | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Masters degree in Biochemistry/Clinical Chemistry/Chemical Pathology from Wits or another recognised university or similar. A supervisor from the Department of Chemical Pathology must be identified and approached prior to application. Approval letter from the respective supervisor (s) and Head of the Department is required to be attached with the application. Confirmation of Supervision form Supervisors list Prof Nigel Crowther [email protected] Dr Carolyn Padoa [email protected] Dr Eleanor Cave [email protected] Dr Derryn E’silva-Legg Derryn.Legg-E'[email protected] Dr Marketa Toman [email protected] Dr Siyabonga Khoza [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.

Research and PhD applicants must approach the relevant school or department to discuss the research topic and availability of a supervisor before applying.

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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