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
Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Virology A candidate for the degree of PhD in Virology conducts research under the guidance of a supervisor/s, which must constitute a substantial contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field of medical virology.
Faculty: Health Sciences | Department: Pathology | Duration: Minimum of 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
The Division of Virology at Wits offers a PhD by submission of published work or by submission of a thesis.
Master’s degree in Virology/Immunology/Molecular Biology or in any relevant field or equivalent. 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. Confirmation of Supervision form NB. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as final selection depends on the availability of places and academic results. Supervisors list Prof Raveen Parboosing [email protected] or [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 Ke
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
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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