Overview

Key Features

The Pharmacology (Honours) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg leads to designing, developing and testing new drugs that have the potential to alleviate and in some cases cure diseases that afflict humans and animals.

The science of pharmacology is at the forefront of modern medicine.

Pharmacology is the science concerned with the effects of drugs on living organisms (pharmacodynamics) and the effect that living organisms have on the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs (pharmacokinetics).

Career Opportunities

Many career opportunities are available to a pharmacology graduate which may include:

Research and development (academia, pharmaceutical or biomedical)
Quality control
Environmental testing
Chemical regulatory affairs
Monitoring of drug safety and compliance to drug laws with employment in the pharmaceutical-, food- and chemical industry
Employment in hospitals, research institutes and government agencies.
A background in pharmacology could also serve as a stepping stone for careers in law, writing and clinical sciences. (see the section on Journalism)
Clinical Trials Scientist/Manager
Patent Work
Medicine Resource Adviser
Toxicologist
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) is an option if marks are high enough

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The BHSc Honours degree consists of 2 tracks, the Biosciences track and the Health Sciences track.
All BSc students with no undergraduate Pharmacology must apply for the Biosciences track, while the BHSc students with undergraduate Pharmacology will be considered for both tracks depending on the level of undergraduate pharmacology obtained.
The Honours course in Pharmacology consists of theory of all major organ systems, specific modules and a practical research component. The theory component covers core topics of Pharmacology, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, gastrointestinal and central nervous systems.

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

Pharmacology View 3 other Bachelors in Pharmacology 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

All students who have obtained a BSc/BHSc or equivalent degree with an average of 65% or higher in their third year may apply. Applicants should have a credit in at least one of the following biological science courses at a third year level: Pharmacology, Molecular medicine, Human Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biokinetics, Exercise Science, Chemistry, Physiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Biotechnology, Advanced Biology, Anatomy, Medical Cell Biology, Zoology, Public Health, Health System. Students with higher marks will be given preferential acceptance.

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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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