Overview

The Master of Science in Medicine (Research) from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is offered at the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Key Facts

The Faculty of Health Sciences at Wits University, acknowledging its role in the training of health professionals, in furthering knowledge through research and its responsibility to be relevant and responsive to the health needs of the communities it serves, and of the country, will be:

The Faculty of Health Sciences of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and professional training particularly for the South African and sub-Saharan context, offering modern and relevant curricula and facilities, with national and international reputations
The Faculty of highest reputation in South Africa for scholarship in health science teaching, research and clinical service
A Faculty with which staff are proud to be associated, and in which they can thrive
A Faculty with a supportive, efficient, effective and service-oriented administration

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Genetics

Immunology

Virology

Biokinetics

Chemical Pathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Offered throughout the year with multiple intakes.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Medicine View 81 other Masters in Medicine in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39690 ZAR / year

≈ 39690 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

39690 ZAR / year

≈ 39690 ZAR / year

Additional Details

full-time R39,69
full-time, second term R20,07
part-time R26,46
part-time, second term R13,39

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Medicine (Research).

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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