Overview
Structure
- The PhD in Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is awarded on the basis of a thesis only.
- This thesis must constitute a substantial contribution to the advancement of new knowledge in the subject chosen as such, the degree demands the capacity to pursue independent research and analysis at the highest level.
Programme Structure
This Health Sciences PhD is offered within the following schools:
- School of Clinical Medicine:
- School of Pathology
- School of Anatomical Sciences
- School of Therapeutic Sciences
- School of Oral Health Sciences
- School of Physiology
- School of Public Health
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- offered throughout the year with multiple intakes
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 7 other PhDs in Health Sciences in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A masters degree from Wits or another university.
- A graduate of this or another university who holds a degree in another faculty whose curriculum has ordinarily extended over not less than four academic years of full-time study.
- A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application.
Tuition Fee
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International
34520 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 34520 ZAR per year during 24 months. -
National
34520 ZAR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 34520 ZAR per year during 24 months.
- R6,970 registration fee for international students
Living costs for Johannesburg
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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