Master of Medical Science (Virology)
CHS-VIGYM 1 Eligibility for the Master of Medical Science in Virology.Candidates are eligible to apply for selection to register for the qualification of Master of Medical Science in Virology provided they have a:
- Bachelor of Medical Science Honours with subjects deemed appropriate by the School for postgraduate training in Virology, or
- Bachelor of Science Honours with subjects deemed appropriate by the School for postgraduate training in Virology, or
- Professional Bachelor’s degree deemed appropriate by the School for postgraduate training in Virology.
- VIGY8F1: Masters research in Virology
- VIGY8CY: Masters research in Virology continuing
- VIGY8YS: Masters research in Virology subsequent year
Master of Medicine (Virology)
CHS-MMed 1 Eligibility
A candidate is eligible to apply for selection to register for the qualification of a Masters in Medicine, provided that the candidate:
- Holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or recognized equivalent degree
- Has held such qualification for a period of at least two years prior to registration for the MMed
- Satisfies the requirements of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) to enter specialist training
- Satisfies the additional requirements of the specific MMed for which registration is being sought.
In terms of HPCSA rules, foreign-qualified doctors who do not hold full South African registration are given limited registration by the HPCSA and, if accepted into the MMed programme, may only be employed in unpaid specialist training posts designated as ‘supernumerary’.
- PMED801: Research Methodology (16 credits)
- VIGY8B2: Clinical & Professional Practice Part I (270 credits)
- VIGY8B3: Clinical & Professional Practice Part II (270 credits)
- LMMS8RP: Research Project (164 credits)
Doctor of Philosophy in Virology
CHS – VIGYlD 1 Eligibility for Doctor of Philosophy in Virology
Candidates are eligible to apply for selection to register for the qualification Doctor of Philosophy in Virology provided they have obtained a relevant Masters degree o an appropriate qualification deemed appropriate by the School.
- VIGY91F: PhD Research in Virology
- VIGY9CY: PhD Research in Virology continuing
- VIGY9YS: PhD Research in Virology Subsequent year
- VIGY91P: PhD Research in Virology Part-time Y1
- VIGY92P: PhD Research in Virology Part-time Y2
Please do refer to the current College of Health Sciences Handbook for details regarding specific programme rules and syllabi.