Overview

Key Features

The aim of the Child Health (Neurodevelopment) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg s to better equip health care professionals working in the field of child development, by expanding their knowledge and understanding of developmental and behavioural paediatrics, as well as completing research in the discipline.

The units are taught in a block release form, each block consisting of five days spread throughout the year (usually February, April/ May, June and August). Assignments will be allocated for each block in the form of essays, class presentations and case reports. The teaching blocks are held at the Wits Medical and Educational campuses in Parktown.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Neuroanatomy
Principles of Physiology and Medical Biochemistry in relation to the nervous system
Developmental Problems in Childhood
Research Techniques
Behavioural Problems in Childhood
Paediatric Neurology
Psychological Medicine
Epidemiology for Health Researchers

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Neuroscience Childhood Studies View 4 other Masters in Childhood Studies in South Africa

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

Medical Aid
English language proficiency
Study Visa
International Clearance to Register
Fee Structure
Passport
Matriculation exemption

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and/or in South Africa, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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

20096 ZAR / year

≈ 20096 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

20096 ZAR / year

≈ 20096 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R60,290 – R89,490

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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Child Health (Neurodevelopment).

Available Scholarships

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

On this page

About