UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

Undergraduate Studies - Health Sciences



PHSL2003 Physiology and Medical Biochemistry

 

This second year course consists of lectures, tutorials and practicals and is designed for B Pharm, BSc (Physio), BSc (OT), BNurs and BDS students.
 

Course co-ordinator: Dr Richard Brooksbank
Tel.: 011 717 2253


PHSL2004 Physiology and Medical Biochemistry
 

This course is the preferred course for medical students. It covers physiology and biochemistry at a deeper level than that offered in the course PHSL2004, and is aimed at medical students who want to make careers as medical specialists. It consists of lectures, problem-based tutorials and practicals.
 

Course co-ordinator: Dr Colleen Flanagan         
Tel.: 011 717 2357

 
Basic Clinical Skills
 

Courses PHSL2003 and PHSL2004 are supported by a practical course in Basic Clinical Skills.
 

Co-ordinated by: Ms Janine Donaldson/Ms Alessandra Prioreschi 
Tel: 011 717 2140

 
SCMD3000 Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP I)
 

Staff members in the School are involved in teaching lectures, practicals and tutorials in most blocks of the Graduate Entry Medical Program. The lectures are clinical in nature and build on second year knowledge.

Course co-ordinator for School contribution to the GEMP: Dr Neville Pitts 
Tel.: 011 717 2461

 
 
 
ANAT1000 Anatomy and Functional Anatomy
 

A qualifying course taught jointly with the School of Anatomical Sciences for students taking the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Therapy. The course covers the basic anatomy and physiology of relevance to the professional needs of speech and hearing therapists.

Course co-ordinator: Dr Carel Jooste
Tel: 011 717 2353

 
ANAT1001 Anatomy and Physiology
 

A qualifying course taught jointly with the School of Anatomical Sciences for students taking the Diploma in Oral Hygiene. The course covers the basic anatomy of the mouth and the physiology of relevance to the professional need of oral hygienists.

Course co-ordinator: Dr Carel Jooste
Tel: 011 717 2353

 
ANAT3021/4003 Oral Biology
 

This is a compulsory course for third and fourth year dental students and its purpose is to cover the applied and clinical aspects of the physiology and anatomy of the mouth. The course is problem and tutorial based.

Course co-ordinator: Dr Carel Jooste
Tel: 011 717 2353