Postgraduate Diploma in Child Health

Postgraduate Diploma in Child Health (Community Paediatrics)
This two-year part-time course is designed to prepare students for leadership positions as maternal and child managers (at district, provincial or national level), researchers, educators, or service co-ordinators in the field of maternal and child health. 

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 Entrance requirements

Applicants should have either a Bachelor's degree of at least four years duration, or an Honours degree. Applicants should have a degree in a health science (or related) discipline and some work experience in the field of child (and/or maternal) health.

Course organisation

The coursework extends over two academic years of part-time study. Students have to complete 8 modules (4 annually). Each module requires one-week attendance at the university.

Fees and funding

Exact costs and dates for the various modules will be available in November of each year. More information on university tuition fees and funding sources can be found at: https://www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/student-fees/

Application
More details on the online application process can be obtained from:
http://www.wits.ac.za/postgraduate/applications/

If you have any queries regarding the course, please contact:
Course administrative officer:
Shirley Cherane - +27 11 717 2282;
Email: Shirley.Cherane@wits.ac.za 
Course Coordinator:
Dr Tanya Ruder
Email: tanya.ruder@wits.ac.za