Overview

Key Features

The Physiology (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg has two components, coursework and research, and its purpose is to introduce students to physiological research.The course teaches many other generic skills, for example, computing, written and oral communication, and data analysis techniques. As a student in the course, you will be encouraged to employ critical thinking, to challenge scientific dogma and to ask and solve problems on your own. On completion of the course, you will find that you are well prepared to tackle an MSc or PhD, enter a medical programme, the business environment or the health industry.

Career Opportunities

Previous graduates of the Honours programme have pursued many interesting and diverse careers, including:

dietetics and nutrition science
sports science and training
research, marketing and management in the pharmaceutical industry
medical writing and advertising
research at private laboratories
computer and IT industry
environmental management and conservation
academic careers at universities and technikons
medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy and other health sciences careers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Each student will undertake a research project in a field of expertise of staff in the School, under close supervision by members of staff. You may choose to do a research project with humans or animals, working in the laboratory setting or out in the field. The School also offers research opportunities in biochemistry and molecular biology. The research activities of the School are broad, covering aspects of physiology and biochemistry. Principal areas of current research include cardiovascular disease, movement physiology, fever and thermal physiology, pain, sleep, nutrition, and comparative animal physiology.

Students undertake short formal courses in research methodology, microcomputing, biostatistics and data handling.

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

Physiology View 15 other Bachelors in Physiology 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

You may apply for admission if you have:

passed a full 3rd year course in Physiology at a recognised University
passed a full 3rd year course in a cognate discipline e.g. Zoology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Psychology, at a recognised University
completed two years of physiology, and the 3rd year of study, in courses offered by a health sciences, medical or veterinary faculty, at a recognised University

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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

53320 ZAR / year

≈ 53320 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

53320 ZAR / year

≈ 53320 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R53,320 – R56,910

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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