Overview
Key facts
This Exposure Science degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is targeted at potential academics, specialists or professionals in the field of occupational hygiene, environmental health, environmental sciences, chemistry, toxicology, physiology etc., with a scientific interest to bridge these fields.
Human exposure science entails the study of human contact and interaction (exposure) with chemical, physical or biological stressors occurring in their environments, and advances knowledge of the mechanisms and dynamics of events either causing or preventing adverse health outcomes.
This MSc Med degree covers the principles of exposure science, focusing on understanding the exposure pathway, i.e. from source to the receptor via compartments such as air, water, in order to develop effective interventions to prevent exposure. The fundamental focus is the relationship between environmental and occupational exposures (i.e. to the general public, consumers, residents, workers) over the entire lifetime of a human being, and the potential impact on the health of communities and workforces.
The degree also incorporates occupational hygiene and environmental health practices, which can be considered sub-specialisms of exposure science, however with a focus on controlling exposures.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Occupational & Environmental Health
- Exposure-induced Health Outcomes
- Exposure Science
- Risk Assessment, and Exposure Control
- Data Analytics and Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
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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
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General requirements
- A university graduate who has been awarded a Bachelor degree of at least four years duration, e.g. Bachelor of Environmental Sciences with Honours, Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours; Bachelor of Science with Honours or Bachelor of Technology.
- Practical experience in a relevant field, e.g. environmental sciences, environmental health, occupational health and/or safety, occupational hygiene, chemistry, toxicology, etc., may be an advantage.
- Written motivation by the applicant detailing reason for applying for the degree and how the program fits with their overall career goals.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents30145 ZAR / year≈ 30145 ZAR / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents30145 ZAR / year≈ 30145 ZAR / year
Additional Details
R60,290 – R89,490
Living costs
Johannesburg
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