313 Master's degrees in Medicine & Health in South Africa

The primary purpose of this MHS in Human Physiology from University of Johannesburg is to provide qualifying students with the ability to perform independent scientific research and contribute to the knowledge of and in Human Physiology through the specific discipline of research.

The purpose of the Master of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences from University of Johannesburg is to enable successful learners to make a contribution to a chosen field of radiography through independent research, using advanced problem-solving skills and critical, reflective thinking.

Sport Management from Cape Peninsula University of Technology aims to provide academic excellence; operating at the cutting edge of our disciplines; creating and disseminating knowledge through high level research.  

You can follow one of two streams for Stellenbosch University's Master of Therapeutic Nutrition programme, namely:  Master of Therapeutic Nutrition (structured option); and  Master of Therapeutic Nutrition (thesis option).

Stellenbosch University's Paediatric Cardiology programme extends over 2 years. 

The MSN in Professional Nursing Science (Nursing Management) from University of Johannesburg serves as a basis for advanced learning

The Chiropractic program at Durban University of Technology extends over five years of full- time study (4 years in the BHSc: Chiropractic and 1 year in the MHSc: Chiropractic), of which the first three will provide the future chiropractic doctor with a thorough grounding in traditional medical subjects with special emphasis on diagnostic skills. 

The Department of Public Health Medicine is part of the School of Nursing and Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Kwazulu Natal. 

If you are interested in pursuing the Human Kinetics and Ergonomics program of Rhodes University, you should contact the academic staff member with whom you would like to study, since we offer these qualifications by thesis only.

At Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics from the University of the Western Cape, you'll use the knowledge and research to impact society.

The Emergency Medicine programme by coursework and research offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

The Medical Physics by coursework and research report programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is taken full-time over one year or part-time over two years. 

University of Pretoria offers you the chance to study Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Applied Ethics - Biomedical Ethics from Stellenbosch University offers students in applied ethics the opportunity of specialisation in AI ethics, biomedical ethics, environmental ethics or business ethics. 

Global Surgery from Stellenbosch University programmes cater to diverse interests, from occupational medicine and communicable diseases to biostatistics and nutrition.

Adult Critical Care from Stellenbosch University challenging and rewarding programme equips postgraduate students with the in-depth knowledge, advanced skills and leadership qualities necessary to excel in the evolving field of anaesthesiology and contribute to world-class patient care

Health Systems from Stellenbosch University is a multidisciplinary programme aimed at developing and building the professional capacity and leadership of role players in health systems while also contributing to knowledge generation in Africa.

The Sports Medicine programme by coursework and research report offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

The Maxillo Facial and Oral Surgery programme by coursework and research offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree.

A two-year programme for specialist psychiatrists and clinical psychologists for subspecialty career training in Addiction Psychiatry is offered at University of Cape Town.