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MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCES: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (M9BS1Q)

  • Programme Duration
    Full-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 2 years
    Part-time: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 3 years
    NQF level 9, 180 Credits
    Research dissertation 100%

Purpose

The purpose of the MHS in Biomedical Sciences is to produce graduates that are competent in conducting scientific research under minimal guidance in a chosen field, and to contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome are to be reported in a dissertation which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at these levels.

Outcomes

Research is carried out under minimal guidance and a dissertation is successfully submitted.

Rules of Access and Admission Requirements

A Bachelor of Health Science (BHS): Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) degree or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board.

Selection Criteria

Selection is based on approval by the Department’s Research Committee.

Pass Requirements

Refer to the Academic Regulations of the University of Johannesburg.

Curriculum

A research project and a dissertation: The research component is 100%.

Module Name and Module Codes
Semester One: Research Project and Dissertation: Health Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) DBS9XA1
Semester Two: Research Project and Dissertation: Health Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) DBS9XB1

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HEALTH SCIENCES: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (P9HS1Q)

Programme Duration

  • Full-time: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 4 years
  • Part-time: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years
  • NQF level 10, 360 Credits
  • Research thesis 100%

Purpose

The purpose of the PhD in Health Sciences: Biomedical Sciences is to produce graduates that are competent in conducting scientific research under minimal guidance in a chosen field, and to contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome are to be reported in a dissertation that complies with the generally accepted norms for research at these levels.

Outcomes

Research is carried out under minimal guidance and a thesis is successfully submitted.

Rules of Access and Admission Requirements

A Master’s degree: Biomedical Technology/Sciences or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board.

Selection Criteria

Selection is based on approval by the Faculty’s Research Committee.

Pass Requirements

Refer to the Academic Regulations of the University of Johannesburg.
• To publish a minimum of 2 papers before graduation

Curriculum

A research thesis. The research component is 100%.

Module Name and Module Code
Semester One: Research Project and Thesis: Health Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) RBM10X1
Semester Two: Research Project and Thesis: Health Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) RBM10X2