Overview

Key Facts

Following the introduction to health science education offered by the postgraduate diploma, participants in the masters programme critically engage with relevant issues relating to curriculum philosophy and design, theory and practice of assessment and scholarship of teaching and learning.

Through guided reflective practice, the Health Science Education program at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg takes a humanistic approach in empowering participants to develop research capacity in health science education and progress as scholarly teachers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in the Health Sciences

Qualitative and Quantitative Research in health science education

Evidence-informed Decision Making

Educational Strategies for the Clinical Sciences

Curriculum Philosophy and Design in the Health Sciences

Theory and Practice of Assessment in the Health sciences

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2028-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Health Sciences Health Education View 104 other Masters in Health Sciences 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme is open to any person who has a four-year degree in one of the health science professions or an equivalent Honours level degree.
Applicants should be currently involved in university-level health science education and have at least two years teaching experience in the field. Proficiency in English and basic computer literacy are also required.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

56610 ZAR / year

≈ 56610 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

53125 ZAR / year

≈ 53125 ZAR / year

Additional Details

Local Tuition + Annual International Registration Fee (IRF): R6,970

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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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Johannesburg

Funding

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