Haematology and Molecular Medicine

The PhD in Haematology and Molecular Medicine is a research-based degree that undertakes research on a topic approved by the Senate and under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate.

Overview

The program involves research on a topic approved by the Senate and under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the PhD in Haematology and Molecular Medicine are as follows:

1. A person who has held a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from the university for a minimum of one year.
2. The holder of a Master of Science or Master of Science in Medicine or Master of Science in Dentistry of the University or a holder of an equivalent qualification.
3. By special permission of the Senate, a Bachelor of Science Honours of the University, or the holder of a four-year qualification in any faculty which the Senate considers it to be the equivalent of an Honours degree.
4. A graduate of any other university who has satisfied the Senate by means of a written or oral test (or both) or by means of any other mode of assessment to be determined from time to time by the Senate that s/he is qualified to undertake the line of study proposed or research (or both)
5. A person who has been admitted as a candidate for the degree Master of Medicine (in one of the clinical disciplines) Master of Science in Dentistry or Master of Science in Medicine or an equivalent qualification may, on the recommendation of the supervisor and the head of the department concerned and after not less than one further year (full-time) or two years (part-time), be permitted by the Senate to proceed instead to the degree, Doctor of Philosophy.
6. A person other than a graduate who has in the manner set out in e) above satisfied the Senate

PhD Supervisors

The PhD supervisors for the program are:

• Prof Jonny Mahlangu
• Prof Betty Maepa
• Prof Abullah Ely
• Prof Elise Schapkaitz
• Prof Maria Papathanasopolos
• Prof Jenifer Vaughan
• Dr Mark Killick
• Dr Adriaan Basson
• Dr Kuben Naidoo
• Dr Sunan Louw
• Dr Emmauel Obasa

University Application Process

Applications are handled centrally by the Student Enrolment Centre. Once the application is complete in terms of requested documentation, the application will be referred to the relevant School for assessment.

• Applications can be monitored 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 meeting the entry requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

University Fees and Funding

The current average tuition fees can be found on the university's website. The Fees site also provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments.

• For information about postgraduate funding opportunities, including the postgraduate merit award.
• The University's Postgraduate Funding portal is a database of scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities available to Wits postgraduate students.
• The National Research Foundation (NRF) offers a wide range of opportunities in terms of bursaries and fellowships to students pursuing postgraduate studies.

Programme Details

• Programme Code: MDA00
• Faculty: Health Sciences
• School: Pathology
• Qualification: PhD
• Duration: minimum of two years
• Study Mode: Full-time; Part-time
• Closing Date: Check with Faculty Office
• Course Coordinator: Prof Johnny Mahlangu