Virology

Overview

The MMed in Virology intends to impart to the qualifying candidate theoretical knowledge, competence in clinical and laboratory skills and research expertise at the specialist level.

The MMed degree (including the research component), clinical training, and successful completion of the examination of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa are usually pursued by medical practitioners who wish to qualify as specialists in the field of clinical virology.

Career Opportunities

• Practitioners who have successfully registered with the HPCSA as a pathologists in clinical virology usually seek opportunities in the NHLS or in the private sector
• Consultant, Pathologists, Clinical Virologist

Curriculum

The curriculum encompasses virology theory, practical (work-based) training and a research project, aligned with the requirements of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.

Entry Requirements

Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a medical practitioner + Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree.

Consult the University rules for alternative pathways and further details.

Course Application Process

A limited number of positions are available for Registrars. Applications are not handled through the University application portal. Admission is usually contingent on securing a registrar post with the NHLS.

Positions for posts are advertised on the NHLS website. Please check the NHLS website regularly for updates and follow the application process as outlined for the post. 

An MBChB/MBBCh degree is required for all disciplines, as well as registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).

University Fees and Funding

Click here to see the current average tuition fees. The Fees site also provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once you have applied you will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal.

For information about postgraduate funding opportunities, including the postgraduate merit award, click here. The University's Postgraduate Funding portal is a database of scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities available to Wits postgraduate students. Please also check your School website for bursary opportunities. NRF bursaries: The National Research Foundation (NRF) offers a wide range of opportunities in terms of bursaries and fellowships to students pursuing postgraduate studies. External bursaries portal: The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.