MED
Department: Honours
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Programme information
The following requirements are set for completing the programme:
Advanced instruction by means of self-tuition and four compulsory seminars of which at least one must be read to and defended before the department in question, on topics assigned to the student. Practical experience of the laboratory techniques used in the particular subsections of the subject. Attendance at the compulsory faculty module (TNM 800) Applied research methodology 800. Attendance at the prescribed module (MBS 800) Medical biostatistics 800. Taking part in a research project and presentation of an independent research report. Satisfactory attendance at a library-user course.For more information, please consult the Faculty webpage.
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Faculty notes
The Faculty of Health Sciences continues to exemplify and build on the University of Pretoria’s vision of being a leading research-intensive university in Africa: it is recognised internationally for its quality, relevance and impact, as well as for creating knowledge, developing people and making a difference locally and globally.
The Faculty is home to 5 500 undergraduate and 1 500 postgraduate students, including medical and dental fellowship training in more than 40 disciplines.
The Faculty’s research output has grown, in response to the need for research that is relevant to the improvement of health and health care and advancing medicine in South Africa, Africa and globally.
Programme coordinator
02592894Closing Dates
Admission requirements
1. Relevant bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree with at least one applicable biological subject as a major
2. A weighted average of at least 60% at final-year level