Faculty of Health Sciences - University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)

Contact Details

Website:: wits.ac.za/health
Telephone:: +27 11 717 1000
Email:: sandra.munesar@wits.ac.za
Address:: Phillip V. Tobias Health Sciences Building, 29 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown

Overview

The University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences is a premier centre for health education, research, and clinical training in South Africa. The Faculty is committed to producing highly skilled, socially responsible, and research-driven health professionals. Through innovative teaching, cutting-edge research, and extensive clinical experience, it advances healthcare knowledge, addresses public health challenges, and contributes to improving health outcomes locally, nationally, and globally. Its strong focus on community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration ensures graduates are well-prepared to make meaningful contributions to healthcare systems and society.

Campuses

Location	Province
Johannesburg	Gauteng

Qualifications and Courses

Doctoral Degree

Doctor of Medicine (MD)|Blended
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences|Blended
Doctor of Philosophy in Mycobacterial Genetics|On-Campus
Doctor of Science in Medicine or Dentistry|Blended

Masters Degree

Master of Dentistry - Dentistry|On-Campus
Master of Health Sciences Education - Health Sciences Education|Other
Master of Medicine|On-Campus
Master of Medicine - Medical Genetics|On-Campus
Master of Pharmacy|Blended
Master of Public Health|Other
Master of Public Health - Health Economics|Other
Master of Public Health - Health Systems and Policy|Other
Master of Public Health - Maternal and Child Health|Blended
Master of Public Health - Rural Health|On-Campus
Master of Public Health - Social and Behaviour Change Communication|Blended
Master of Public Health – Exposure and Health|Blended
Master of Science in Dentistry|Blended
Master of Science in Dentistry - Maxillo Facial and Oral Surgery|Blended
Master of Science in Dentistry - Oral Medicine|Blended
Master of Science in Dentistry - Oral Pathology|Blended
Master of Science in Medicine|Blended
Master of Science in Medicine (Research)|Blended
Master of Science in Medicine - Bioethics and Health La|Other
Master of Science in Medicine - Biokinetics|Blended
Master of Science in Medicine - Child Health (Neurodevelopment)|Other
Master of Science in Medicine - Emergency Medicine|Blended
Master of Science in Medicine - Epidemiology|Blended
Master of Science in Medicine - Exposure Science|Blended
Master of Science in Medicine - Genetic Counselling|On-Campus
Master of Science in Medicine - Genomic Medicine|On-Campus
Master of Science in Medicine - Human Genetics|Blended
Master of Science in Medicine - Mycobacterial Genetics|On-Campus
Master of Science in Medicine - Sports Medicine|Blended
Master of Science in Medicine - Sports Science|Blended
Master of Science in Medicine - Vaccinology|On-Campus
Master of Science in Nursing|On-Campus
Master of Science in Nursing (Research)|Blended
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy|Other
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (Research)|Blended
Master of Science in Physiotherapy|Blended

Honours Degree

Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (Honours) – Emergency Medicine|Other
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Anatomical Pathology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Bioethics and Health Law|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Biokinetics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Exercise Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Health Systems Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Human Biology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Human Genetics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Medical Cell Biology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Molecular Medicine|Blended
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Neuroscience|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Pharmacology|Blended
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Physiology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - Public Health|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) – Chemical Pathology|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) – Forensic Sciences|On-Campus

Postgraduate Diploma

Postgraduate Diploma in Child Health|Blended
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences Education|Blended
Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health|Other
Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy|Other
Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy|Other

Bachelors Degree

Bachelor of Dental Surgery in Dental Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences Biomedical Sciences|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Health Systems Sciences|On-Campus
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Nursing Systems Science|On-Campus
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery|On-Campus
Bachelor of Nursing|On-Campus
Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences|On-Campus
Bachelor of Pharmacy|On-Campus
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy|On-Campus

Diploma

Diploma in Public Health|Other
Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene|On-Campus

Qualifications last updated: 27 Mar 2026.

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