Virology
The Division of Virology at the Wits offers a Master of Science in Medicine (MSc Med) by dissertation.
Overview
The field of Virology focuses on the study of viruses and their pathogenesis, the host’s immune response and how this knowledge is applied to develop preventive measures and treatment against viral infections and diseases.
This field addresses viral disease surveillance and response to mitigate the effects of viral epidemics and pandemics for national health security through public health measures. This course will equip candidates with the necessary skills required in the field of diagnostic and research virology.
Career Opportunities
- Enables candidates to pursue a career as Medical Scientists
- Researcher or Lecturer
- Technical or Field Specialist
- Further postgraduate studies (PhD)
Entry Requirements
- A bachelor’s in health sciences degree or a bachelor’s degree in any relevant field or equivalent.
- Followed by Honours degree with a minimum average of 65% is required for entry.
- A letter from applicant’s proposed supervisor confirming willingness and availability to supervise the applicant.
- Approval letter from the Head of Department confirming that applicant has been accepted in the Division of Virology, to pursue the MSc by dissertation.
Supervisors list
- Prof Raveen Parboosing raveen.parboosing@wits.ac.za
- Prof Penelope Moore Penelope.Moore@wits.ac.za or pennym@nicd.ac.za
- Prof Marietjie Venter marietjie.venter1@wits.ac.za
- Dr Florette Treurnicht Florette.treurnicht@wits.ac.za or Florette.treurnicht@nhls.ac.za
- Dr Nishi Prabdial-Sing Nishi.Prabdial-Sing@wits.ac.za or niship@nicd.ac.za
- Dr Kerrigan McCarthy kerrigan.mccarthy@wits.ac.za or kerriganm@nicd.ac.za
- Dr Jacqueline Weyer jacqueline.weyer@wits.ac.za
- Dr Sandrama Nadan sandrama.nadan@wits.ac.za or sandran@nicd.ac.za
- Dr Mukhlid Yousef mukhlid.yousif1@wits.ac.za or mukhlidy@nicd.ac.za
- Dr Jinal Bhiman jinal.bhiman@wits.ac.za or JinalB@nicd.ac.za
- Dr Kathleen Subramoney kathleen.subramoney@wits.ac.za or KathleenS@nicd.ac.za
- Dr Nonhlanhla Mbenenge Nonhlanhla.mbenenge@wits.ac.za or Nonhlanhla.mbenenge@nhls.ac.za
- Dr Bhaveshan Reddy Bhaveshan.reddy@wits.ac.za or Bheveshan.reddy@nhls.ac.za
- Dr Nombuso Nxele Nombuso.nxele@wits.ac.za or Nombuso.nxele@nhls.ac.za
- Dr Nadia Harris Hloni.mthiyane1@wits.ac.za
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.
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. 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.