Highlights
Tuition fee
57010 ZAR / year
50040 ZAR / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
57010 ZAR / year
50040 ZAR / year
Unknown
Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Postgrad.Dip from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg extends over one year of full-time study and is highly recommended for medical doctors with an interest in tropical medicine and infectious diseases.

Overview

This Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Postgrad.Dip from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg provides doctors with the tools to meet the modern challenges of tropical health posed by infectious diseases and human parasites.

Key facts:

It is open to doctors who hold a medical qualification from a recognised medical school in any country, and who are registered for medical practice in that country. 

The use of online webinars and self-directed learning ensures the syllabus is covered with flexibility.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Parasitology

  • Tropical Pathology

  • Tropical Medicine

  • Tropical Public Health

  • Microbiology, including Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology,

  • Immunology and Epidemiology

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
100
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Johannesburg, 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

TOEFL® IBT
OR
100
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Medical degree and HPCSA (or equivalent) registration.
  • Applicants must have a good standard of written and spoken English and of English comprehension.

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    57010 ZAR / year
    ≈ 57010 ZAR / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    50040 ZAR / year
    ≈ 50040 ZAR / year

Additional Details

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
03 Jun 2027
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Sep 2027
Global Access Scholarships

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Institute of Customer Management
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
“The Hope For Healing” Scholarship

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FHE Health
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available

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