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Master of Science in Medicine The MSc (Med) by coursework and research report is offered over 1 or 2 years in various fields such as Vaccinology, Emergency Medicine, Clinical Pharmacy and more.
Master of Science in Medicine The MSc (Med) by coursework and research report is offered over 1 or 2 years in various fields such as Vaccinology, Emergency Medicine, Clinical Pharmacy and more.

Qualification: MSc (Med)

Faculty: Health Sciences

Duration: 1- 2 years

School: Across all schools

Study mode: Full-time; Part-time

Overview

Offered in the fields of:

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Faculty Closing Dates

Mid-year Entry (July 2021) Closing date: 31/07/21

For the following programmes of study

Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Science in Physiotherapy by Dissertation
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy by Dissertation
Master of Science in Nursing by Dissertation
Master of Pharmacy by Dissertation
Master of Science in Dentistry
Master of Science in Medicine by Dissertation

2022 Entry applications open 1 April 2021

Closing dateProgramme of Study
30/09/2021 Master of Science in Dentistry
30/09/2021 Master of Science in Medicine
30/09/2021 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
31/07/2021 Master of Science in Epidemiology
30/09/2021 Master of Health Sciences Education
30/09/2021 Master of Science in Physiotherapy
30/09/2021 Doctor of Philosophy
31/10/2021 Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours
30/09/2021 Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice Honours
30/09/2021 Master of Science in Physiotherapy
30/09/2021 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
30/09/2021 Master of Science in Nursing
30/09/2021 Master of Science in Pharmacy
30/09/2021 Master of Science in Dentistry
30/09/2021 Master of Science in Medicine
30/09/2021 Postgraduate Diploma in Child Health
30/09/2021 Postgraduate Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
30/09/2021 Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
31/07/2021 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences Education
  • Applications are handled centrally by the Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC). Once your application is complete in terms of requested documentation, your application will be referred to the relevant School for assessment. Click here to see an overview of the Wits applications process.
  • Please apply online. Upload your supporting documents at the time of application, or via the Self Service Portal.
  • Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the Self Service Portal.
  • Selections for programmes that have a limited intake but attract a large number of applications may only finalise the application at the end of the application cycle.

Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

International students, please check this section.

For more information, contact the Student Call Centre +27 (0)11 717 1888, or log a query at www.wits.ac.za/askwits.

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. 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.