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MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCES: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (M9BS1Q)

Duration:

  • 聽Full-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 2 years
  • Part-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 3 years
  • NQF: 9
  • Credits: 180 Credits
  • Research Dissertation: 100%

Purpose
The purpose of the MHS in Biomedical Sciences is to produce graduates that are competent in conducting scientific research under minimal guidance in a chosen field, and to contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process, and outcome are to be reported in a dissertation which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at these levels.

Outcomes
Research is carried out under minimal guidance and a dissertation is successfully submitted.

Admission Requirements
A Bachelor of Health Science (BHS): Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) degree (NQF 8) or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board.

Selection Criteria
Selection is based on approval by the Department鈥檚 Research Committee.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HEALTH SCIENCES: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (P9HS1Q)

Programme Duration

  • Full-time: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 4 years
  • Part-time: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years
  • NQF level 10, 360 Credits
  • Research thesis 100%

Purpose
The purpose of the PhD in Health Sciences: Biomedical Sciences is to produce graduates that are competent in conducting scientific research under minimal guidance in a chosen field, and to contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process, and outcome are to be reported in a dissertation that complies with the generally accepted norms for research at these levels.

Outcomes
Research is carried out under minimal guidance and a thesis is successfully submitted.

Admission Requirements
A Master鈥檚 degree: Biomedical Technology/Sciences (NQF 9) or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board.

Selection Criteria
Selection is based on approval by the Faculty鈥檚 Research Committee.