Virology
Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Virology
Overview
A candidate for the degree of PhD in Virology conducts research under the guidance of a supervisor/s, which must constitute a substantial contribution to the advancement of knowledge in the field of medical virology.
Curriculum
The Division of Virology at Wits offers a PhD by submission of published work or by submission of a thesis.
Entry Requirements
- Master’s degree in Virology/Immunology/Molecular Biology or in any relevant field or equivalent.
- 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.
NB. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as final selection depends on the availability of places and academic results.
Supervisors list
- Prof Raveen Parboosing raveen.parboosing@wits.ac.za or raveen.parboosing@nhls.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
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.