Overview

Key Features

The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Anatomical Pathology (Honours) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg provides a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating discipline of Anatomical Pathology. It provides an opportunity for practical experience in the histopathology laboratory, discovering the journey of a specimen from the time of arrival in the laboratory to the issuing of a report including ancillary techniques employed. The basic pathology behind diseases is taught and there is the opportunity to observe medical autopsies. The course will also provide the student with an opportunity to conduct independent research.

Career Opportunities

Completion of the Honours in Anatomical Pathology programme will strengthen application to the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) and Medical Scientist Programmes should the student wish to pursue a career as a medical scientist. In particular, the knowledge gained in this course is a valuable foundation to the Anatomical Pathology Intern Scientist Training Programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Part 1 constitutes 60% of the qualification and it encompasses the coursework. Part 2 which constitutes 40% of the year mark entails the research component, which encompasses research methodology and the completion of a mini dissertation.
The coursework includes theory and/or practical skills in the following basic pathology; laboratory safety and workflow; embedding, sectioning and H&E staining; special stains; immunohistochemistry; immunofluorescence; molecular pathology; cytology; electron microscopy; observation of medical autopsies and basic gross anatomy and histology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Pathology Anatomy View 7 other Bachelors in Pathology in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

For admission into this course you should have at least 60% in your undergraduate degree. Graduates with a BHSc or BSc with majors in disciplines which are applicable to anatomical pathology including Anatomy, Histology, Molecular cell biology and Genetics, are preferable. Please note that meeting the minimum entry requirement does not guarantee students a place in the programme; students with the higher marks will be given preferential acceptance.
Compulsory registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
The student’s CV with copies of the undergraduate degree certificate and the academic transcripts must be submitted with the online application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

75730 ZAR / year

≈ 75730 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

75730 ZAR / year

≈ 75730 ZAR / year

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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