PhD Mycobacterial Genetics at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Mycobacterial Genetics is a research degree offered by the DSI/NRF Centre of Excellence for Biomedical TB Research (CBTBR). The degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the field of mycobacterial genetics at the Wits node of the DSI/NRF Centre of Excellence for Biomedical TB Research (CBTBR) provides a dynamic working and training environment for a career in molecular sciences. The CBTBR is at the cutting edge of mycobacterial research with several national and international collaborations thus providing opportunities to learn/gain experience in elaborate molecular biology techniques to carry out independent novel research contributing to existing knowledge.

Faculty: Health Sciences | Department: Pathology | Duration: 4 - 5 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

4-5 years of lab work

Career pathways

This degree provides an opportunity to conduct independent research and contribute to the understanding of M. tuberculosis pathology, disease profile and drug resistant patterns.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MSc. in Genetics/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry

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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