Overview
Key Features
The Bachelor of Health Sciences in the field of Forensic Sciences (Honours) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg onsists of two parts:
- Part 1 (FORM4003A) comprises the coursework component, which entails 5 modules.
- Part 2 (FORM4004A) comprises a research methodology module, which includes a research project.
Career Opportunities
The BHSc(Hons) in Forensic Science does not train students to become forensic pathologists. The only way to become a forensic pathologist is to qualify as a medical doctor and then specialize in forensic pathology.
This Honours program is to train students to become forensic scientists. Past students have gone on to be employed as forensic scientists in the Forensic Pathology Services and the South African Police Services Forensic Laboratories in a number of units such as the Biology Unit, Chemistry Unit, Victim Identification Centre, and Investigative Psychology Unit.
Others have gone on to work internationally as forensic specialists for humanitarian organisations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross in regions of conflict. Others have adapted their forensic skills to work at the National Institute of Occupational Health and other fields including risk management, fire investigation, and academic research. It must be stressed that the field of Forensic Science within South Africa is still developing. This does serve as a disadvantage to you the student as you will be entering a developing field and not an established one. However, the advantage puts you at the forefront of development within our country and the potential is immense.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Forensic Medicine
- Forensic Anthropology
- Investigative and Forensic Psychology
- Forensic Entomology
- Forensic Toxicology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
Forensic Science View 3 other Bachelors in Forensic Science in South AfricaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be considered for this course you should have a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Health Science, or Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering degree and at least 60% for each of your 3rd-year majors and be enrolled in, or completed TWO of the following courses:
Internal applicants (Wits applicants):
- ANAT3002/A (Human Biology III)
- PHSL3002/A (Applied & Experimental Physiology III)
- PHSL3006/A (Human Physiology III)
- ANAT3011/A (Medical Cell Biology III)
- HAEM3002/A (Molecular Medicine III)
- PHAR3004 (Pharmacology III)
- Physiology
- Human biology/anatomy
- Medical cell biology
- Zoology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Microbiology
- Forensic sciences
- Sport science
- Biokinetics
- Biomedical engineering
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents75730 ZAR / year≈ 75730 ZAR / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents75730 ZAR / year≈ 75730 ZAR / year
Living costs
Johannesburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships Information
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