Genomic Medicine

The Master of Science in Medicine in the field of Genomic Medicine is a one year, full time degree.

Overview

This 1-year full-time MSc by coursework and research report in Genomic Medicine is offered through the Division of Human Genetics.
The course will provide foundational knowledge and skills development necessary for genomic data interpretation in the context of human genetic disease. The course offers a unique emphasis on the role of genomic medicine in Africa.

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Career Opportunities

  • Research scientist                 

  • Medical sales representative

  • Laboratory scientist              

  • Lecturer

  • Science writer and more…

Curriculum

The MSc includes coursework covered through four theory modules: 

  • Research Methodology
  • Fundamentals of human genetics & genomics
  • Omics techniques and application in genomic medicine
  • Genomics in Medicine

In addition, students will gain research experience by tackling a research question relevant to Genomic Medicine and writing up a research report, which constitutes 30% of their final mark. 

Entry Requirements

A final year grade average of 65% in an appropriate science degree.  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 pre-admission  requirements where applicable.

University Application Process

  • 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.

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. 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.