Overview

Key Features

The Bachelor of Health Science in Molecular Medicine (Honours) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg spans many disciplines at the interface between medicine and the traditional basic biomedical sciences, and students from different undergraduate backgrounds are encouraged to approach problems in a multi-disciplinary manner.

Recently, rapid progress in molecular medicine has been achieved using new technologies such as high-throughput sequencing, bioinformatics, the “omics” (genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics) and synthetic biology. Overall, the programme is an intense and rewarding experience which will equip students to handle the tools used in today’s modern molecular laboratory, and will provide an advanced theoretical foundation for future success in a biomedical and/or health biotechnology career.

The Honours in Molecular Medicine degree consists of two components: a “Course Work” and “Research Project” component, each contributing 50% to the qualification.

Career Opportunities

Academic researcher/scientist (further study for MSc and/or PhD may be required)
Biotechnology industry researcher/scientist (further study for MSc and/or PhD may be required)
Biotechnology industry administration and management
Medical services (diseases monitoring, diagnostics, and forensics)
Industry services (representatives, equipment specialists, consultants)
Patent law (Law degree needed)
Specialist data or financial services (e.g. industry analysts) (further training necessary)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Coursework component focuses on developing a thorough understanding of the cellular and molecular biology of human diseases, which can be applied towards better disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention by developing novel diagnostic devices, drugs, and vaccines.

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

Medicine Molecular Sciences View 37 other Bachelors in Medicine 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 a Bachelor of Health Sciences with major in Molecular Medicine (HAEM3002A) or an equivalent Bachelor of Science; majors in Biochemistry, Genetics, and Microbiology are preferred. Applicants with a Bachelor of Engineering Science in Biomedical Engineering may also be considered.
Applicants require at least 60% average in their major courses in third year of study
Academic transcript
An updated CV
If required, interviews will be conducted

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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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Scholarships Information

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