UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

Postgraduate Degrees

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Master of Public Health is designed with the needs of the twenty-first century public health practitioner in mind. This programme provides a solid foundation in public health knowledge and skills to prepare public health practitioners for leadership roles in the management, improvement and evaluation of health and the health care system. The degree is offered in the following fields of study:

  • MPH in the field of Rural Health - Course Administrator: Mr. Sizwe Dhlamini: (011) 717 2131, sizwe.dhlamini@wits.ac.za
  • MPH in the field of Social and Behaviour Change Communication - Course Administrator:Ntokozo Dube (011) 717-2087. ntokozo.dube@wits.ac.za
  • MPH in the field of Maternal and Child Health - Course Administrator: Ntokozo Dube, (011) 717-2087, ntokozo.dube@wits.ac.za

* The School offers at least 3 fields of study each year depending on the number of registered students. This allows us to be flexible and to meet felt needs. Unfortunately not every field of study is offered every year - this depends on the number of students who register. The advert will specify on a year on year basis which fields are on offer.


Closing date for applications: 31 July of the year prior to that for which admission is sought. Next intake: 2012. Intake will be every 2nd year. The implication of alternate year intake is that some fields of study will only be offered on a part-time basis.


MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EPIDEMIOLOGY

MSc in EPIDEMIOLOGY in the field of EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS

For students who wish to pursue a career in research, this one year full-time ( 3 years part-time) masters course includes extensive computer-based training in epidemiology and biostatistics, with an introductory course in demography, research ethics and surveillance. Selective options include communicable, non-communicable and clinical epidemiology. A limited number of fellowships are available through TDR(WHO).

Course Administrator: Mrs Angeline Zwane angeline.zwane@wits.ac.zaTel. 27-11-717 2596

MSc in EPIDEMIOLOGY in the field of POPULATION-BASED FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY 

Develops capacity of researchers in longitudinal data management in order to respond to the key public health challenges of the developing countries. The course includes epidemiology, biostatistics, management of relational databases and leadership in research. Coursework is 18 months full time with a 6-month field placement. Limited number of fellowships available through INDEPTH and from TDR/WHO.


Course Administrator: Mrs Angeline Zwaneangeline.zwane@wits.ac.za Tel. 27-11-717 2596

 

MSc in INFECTIOUS DISEASES EPIDEMIOLOGY 

Offers training in epidemiology, biostatistics, research ethics, surveillance, infectious disease epidemiology and statistical modelling in infectious dieases. The course is complemented by modules in protocol development, clinicial trials, statistical analysis of clinical trials.

 

Course Administrator: Mrs Angeline Zwane  angeline.zwane@wits.ac.za  Tel.  27-11-717 2596


Applications close on 31 July 2012

(Preference will be given to full-time students)

Application forms are available from:
Faculty Administrative Assistant: Postgraduate
Faculty of Health Sciences
7 York Road
Parktown
2193
South Africa
Telephone: 27 11 717-2076/ 717-2745
Fax: 27 11 717-2119
healthpg@health.wits.ac.za