MMed Forensic Pathology

University of the Witwatersrand, School of Clinical Medicine

Forensic MedicineForensic pathologyPostgraduate degree programme
Destination
ZAF
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Overview

Four-year full-time MMed in Forensic Pathology (programme code MCA30) for doctors appointed to registrar posts, typically after a medical officer post in the Forensic Pathology Service and the CMSA forensic diploma.

The programme

Training type
Postgraduate degree programme
Duration
4 years full-time
Start
Multiple intakes through the year
Positions
Not stated on official page
Accreditation
Not stated on official page
Department
Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
HPCSA registration (or registrable qualification); training post at an approved institution; MBBCh held at least two years; probation up to one year; registrar appointment required.
International applicants
Foreign graduates training as supernumerary registrars need limited HPCSA registration.
Visa support
Not stated on official page
Licence requirement
HPCSA registration required.

How to apply

Deadline
No fixed closing date stated.
Application method
Online application via the Wits applications portal (Self Service Portal).

Funding

Funding
Postgraduate merit award, university funding portal, school bursaries and NRF bursaries listed.

Official sources

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