Haematology and Molecular Medicine

Master of Science in Medicine in the field of Haematology and Molecular Medicine

Overview

Undertakes research on a topic approved by the Senate and under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate.

Career Opportunities

  • Medical Scientist
  • Research scientist
  • Laboratory scientist
  • Academic Roles
  • Academic researcher
  • Lecturer
  • Biotechnology Industry Professional
  • Science communicator
  • Pharmaceutical industry leadership

Entry Requirements

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours 
  • which extends over not less than four years’ full-time study, of the University, who,in the opinion of the Senate, is sufficiently qualified to undertake the field of study proposed or research (or both), required for the qualification.
Supervisors List 

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. Refer to Wits Postgraduate Online Applications Guide for detailed guidelines. 
  • 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.

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University Fees and Funding

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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.