Program Overview

Haematology and Molecular Medicine

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

Overview

The program focuses on research in Haematology and Molecular Medicine, with students working under the guidance of a supervisor to complete their research project.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for graduates of this program include:

• Medical Scientist
• Research scientist
• Laboratory scientist
• Academic Roles
• Academic researcher
• Lecturer
• Biotechnology Industry Professional
• Science communicator
• Pharmaceutical industry leadership

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for this program include:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or
• Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours which extends over not less than four years full-time study, of the University, who, in the opinion of the Senate, is sufficiently qualified to undertake the field of study proposed or research (or both), required for the qualification.

Supervisors List

The following supervisors are available for this program:

• 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, it will be referred to the relevant School for assessment. 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.

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, please refer to the University's Postgraduate Funding portal.

Programme Details

• Programme Code: MRA05
• Faculty: Health Sciences
• School: Pathology
• Qualification: MSc (Med)
• Duration: not less than 1 full-time or 2 years part-time
• Study Mode: Full-time; Part-time

Course Coordinator

The course coordinator for this program is Prof Johnny Mahlangu.