PhD Health Economics at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

Conduct your own independent research in the field of health economics. The degree of Doctorate of Philosophy in Health Economics is the School’s highest degree and is only offered through supervised research, to be conducted on an approved topic. The PhD requires candidates to make an original, high-impact contribution to their field, either conceptual, theoretical or empirical in nature.

Faculty: Commerce, Law and Management | Department: Economics and Finance | Duration: 2 - 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

The PhD can be taken part-time or full-time and is by research only. Additional Masters-level courses may be prescribed for non-degree purposes to assist the candidate in attaining the necessary skills for their research. All topics under the broad umbrella of the economics of health and healthcare will be considered.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master’s degree in Economics or Health Economics or an equivalent qualification from Wits University or another university. A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application. International applicants and South African applicants who do not hold South African university degrees must have their degree(s) assessed by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before making an application. Ideally, the applicant should apply for SAQA assessment at least 3 months before applying to the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management. Please see the SAQA website for more details: www.saqa.co.za PhD applicants are required to submit the following: A Completed online application form(PhD programme code: CDA00) Certified copies of ALL academic transcripts and graduation certificates Proof of SAQA application for all international qualifications(details at www.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.

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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