Postgraduate Programmes
MSc (Med) - Translational Research
- Postgraduate
- 1 year
- Full-time
The Wits Master of Science (MSc) in Medicine in the field of Translational Research is the first programme of its kind in South Africa. It is designed to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical application, ensuring that research translates into real-world healthcare impact.
MSc (Med) - Virology
- Postgraduate
- 1-2 years full-time. 2-3 years part-time
- Full-time; Part-time
The Division of Virology at Wits offers a Master of Science in Medicine (MSc Med) by dissertation.
BHSc(Honours) - Neuroscience
- Postgraduate
- 1 year
- Full-time
The Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in the field of Neuroscience is a 1 year full-time degree, which introduces students to multiple neuroscience topics and research fields within the Faculty of Health Sciences, Science and the Humanities.
MSc (Nursing) - Nursing
- Postgraduate
- 2 years
- Full-time
The MSc in Nursing by coursework and research report is a 2 year degree offered in specialised fields such as Infection Control, Intensive Care, Nephrology, Oncology and Palliative Care, and more.
PGDipOT - Occupational Therapy
- Postgraduate
- 2 years
- Part-time
The Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy is a part-time programme taken over 2 years. The course consists of advanced occupational therapy assessment and intervention in paediatric, adult mental health and adult neurological conditions.
PGDip - PGDip Child Health (Community Paediatrics)
- Postgraduate
- 2 years
- Part-time
The PGDip in Child Health is offered in the following fields of study: Community Paediatrics and Neurodevelopment. This site provides information specific to the Community Paediatrics.