Overview

Key Features

The Epidemiology programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg has since 2000 established itself as a place of choice for the provision of postgraduate training in epidemiology and biostatistics in the sub-Sahara African region and beyond.

Career OpportunitiesGraduates enter careers in medical research, public health and community medicine, field-based scientific research, government, NGO’s or international agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computing in Biostatistics
Epidemiology for Health Researchers
Biostatistics for Health Researchers
Research Protocol Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Epidemiology View 9 other Masters in Epidemiology 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

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students come from a range of disciplinary backgrounds including medical, microbiology, dentistry, statistics, computer science, veterinary science, demography, Nutrition and Psychology. Applicants must have a four-year honours degree, an MBBCh or other health related degree. Relevant work experience will be an advantage.
Written motivation by the applicant detailing motivation for applying for the course and how the programme fits with their overall career goals.
Comprehensive curriculum vitae including a description of relevant research and work experience
Two referee reports.
Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.

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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

49333 ZAR / year

≈ 49333 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

49333 ZAR / year

≈ 49333 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R74,000 – R91,030

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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