Overview

This 4-year full-time course consists of a research project where the student will develop a protocol, perform laboratory research and submit results in the form of dissertation or publication format for the examination. The student will gain knowledge in infectious diseases, learn laboratory techniques and research skills.

Career Opportunities

• Research scientist
• Clinical Microbiologist
• Laboratory scientist
• Lecturer
• Infectious disease consultant
• Academic roles in teaching and research
• Public health microbiologist in surveillance and outbreak response
• Science writer and more…

Curriculum

MMed

Entry Requirements

• Requires MBBCH degree and full registration with the HPCSA.
• Additionally employed in a Registrar training position with the NHLS. 

Course Application Process

A limited number of positions are available for Registrars. Applications are not handled through the University application portal. Admission is usually contingent on securing a registrar post with the NHLS.

Positions for posts are advertised on the NHLS website. Please check the NHLS website regularly for updates and follow the application process as outlined for the post. 

An MBChB/MBBCh degree is required for all disciplines, as well as registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).

University Fees and Funding

Click here to see the current average tuition fees. The Fees site also provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once you have applied you will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal.

For information about postgraduate funding opportunities, including the postgraduate merit award, click here. The University's Postgraduate Funding portal is a database of scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities available to Wits postgraduate students. Please also check your School website for bursary opportunities. NRF bursaries: The National Research Foundation (NRF) offers a wide range of opportunities in terms of bursaries and fellowships to students pursuing postgraduate studies. External bursaries portal: The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.