Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care

General

The Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care is a postgraduate program offered by the Department of Emergency Medical Care, Faculty of Health Sciences. The program is available in both full-time and part-time modes, with a duration of 2 years for full-time and 5 years for part-time.

• Programme Level: Postgraduate
• Programme Name: Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care
• Programme Code: P9H16Q
• Medium of Facilitation: Part-time, Full-Time
• NQF Level: 10
• NQF Credits: 360
• SAQA: 96969
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 31 October 2025
• Campus: Doornfontein

Purpose

The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy in Emergency Medical Care is to promote career advancement of graduates in the field of emergency medical care and rescue. This is achieved by enabling students to conduct independent, novel research in emergency medical care and rescue, contributing to the development of the field.

Admission Requirements

An appropriate Master's Degree in the field of Emergency Medical Care and Rescue is required for admission. Alternatively, conferment of status may be granted through an internal evaluation process in alignment with institutional policies. Applications from persons with an M Tech degree in Emergency Medical Care or equivalent qualifications will be considered by a constituted status committee.

Selection Process

The selection of Doctoral students is done in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Higher Degrees Committee of the University of Johannesburg. The basic guideline is that students must have obtained a Master's in Emergency Medical Care or an equivalent qualification in Emergency Medicine. In addition, the student must be able to develop a research proposal for the intended research project. The selection and allocation of postgraduate students depend on the availability of supervisors.

Programme Fees

Programme fees are not specified in the provided context.

UJ Faculties

The University of Johannesburg comprises several faculties, including:

• College of Business and Economics (CBE)
• Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science
• Johannesburg Business School

Each faculty offers a range of programs tailored to specific fields of study, providing students with a comprehensive and specialized education.