University of Johannesburg Master of Health Sciences in Biomedical Sciences
University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg

Master of Health Sciences in Biomedical Sciences

Johannesburg, South Africa

Master degree

1 up to

3 years

English

Full time, Part time

ZAR 40,802 / per year **

On-Campus

* by noon

** fees for the complete programme amount to between R40802,00 and R101910,00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of a particular qualification

Key Summary

About: The Master of Health Sciences in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) trains students to conduct independent scientific research and to contribute to knowledge via a dissertation that meets accepted postgraduate research norms. UJ offers a First Year Experience and Senior Student Experience, active campus life, international partnerships, on-campus health services, protection services, and social support (R300 million raised; over 6,000 students get two meals daily).

Career Outcomes: Graduates can enter biomedical research, clinical laboratory science, biotechnology and pharmaceutical roles, public health research, clinical trials management, regulatory affairs, or progress to doctoral study and specialist research positions.

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 that complies with the generally accepted norms for research at these levels.

Reasons for studying at UJ

  • UJ offers not only a special program called the First Year Experience to help orientate students throughout the first year but we also offer a Senior Student Experience that gears students toward the workplace!
  • Grab the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and train alongside Olympians and Paralympians on state-of-the-art pitches, tracks, and fields, or just keep fit by joining one of the gyms on each of our 4 campuses.
  • Be part of a young, vibrant, and agile university that reflects and adapts easily to our country’s aspirations, while maintaining global relevance through numerous international partnerships.
  • 178 Internationally respected and accepted qualifications.
  • Join a university that cares enough to have raised over R300 million since the start of 2016 in order to support the Missing Middle Campaign. UJ also ensures that more than 6 000 needy students have two healthy meals per day.
  • Study in the vibrant City of Gold – the economic hub of South Africa. Join a vibrant, cosmopolitan, progressive group of students and academics on their way to re-imagining the future!
  • UJ offers an amazing on-campus experience whether you live in one of UJ’s residences, belong to a day house, or whether you just want to socialize at the Student Centres on all campuses. 
  • We ensure the health, safety, and security of all our students through our own on-campus health services and UJ Protection Services.
  • Did you know that during the first five years of UJ’s existence it doubled its targeted research output and to this day, continues to break records!