Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours (BHSc Hons) in Bioethics & Health Law
This 1 year fulltime Honours degree in Bioethics & Health Law consists of two parts:
Part 1: Comprises the coursework component, which entails the successful completion of 4 taught courses. This constitutes 50% of the qualification mark.
Part 2: Comprises the research essay component, which consists of research methods and a written research essay. This constitutes 50% of the qualification mark.
Successful completion of the coursework and research essay will lead to the degree (qualification) of Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours (BHSc Hons) in the field of Bioethics and Health Law. Class attendance is compulsory.
Admission Requirements:
For admission into this course a minimum of 70% average in final year courses of your Bachelors degree or highest degree obtained is required to be considered as a student. This does not guarantee a place in the course as numbers are limited.
2025 UNITS DATES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
- Introduction to Bioethics: (Mon 03 - Fri 07 February) full week attendance
- Ethics in Research: (Mon 17 February – Fri 21 March) thrice weekly
- Introduction to Health Law: (Mon 07 – Fri 11 April) full week attendance
- Practical and Applied Health Ethics: (Mon 29 April - Fri 06 June) thrice weekly
- Research Methods: (Mon 23 – Tue 24 June) full 2 days attendance
*INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO APPLY TO THE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES POSTGRADUATE OFFICE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2024
More info: BHSc Honours Bioethics Brochure 2025
TEACHING VENUE:
Phillip V. Tobias Building, Ground Floor, Canteen Meeting Room 50
Programme Head:
Dr Cornelius Ewuoso
Tel: +27 11 717 2620
Email: Cornelius.Ewuoso@wits.ac.za
MSc Med (Bioethics and Health Law)
This two year part-time Masters degree in Bioethics & Health Law aims to train excellent graduates who display skill and proficiency in the fields of bioethics and health law. The programme includes foundational and advanced units in bioethics, health law, research ethics, and research methods, as well as a supervised research study.
Medico-legal issues in clinical contexts, reproductive health, resource allocation, policy and public health, genetics, health rights, environmental bioethics and African values and bioethics are some topics addressed.
Admission Requirements
For admission into this course a minimum of 65% average in final year courses of your highest degree obtained is required to be considered as a student. This does not guarantee a place in the course, as numbers are limited.
2025 UNITS DATES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
For 1st Year Students:
- Foundations of Bioethics: (Mon 03 - Sat 8 Feb)
- Foundations of Health Law: (Mon 7 – Fri 11 Apr)
- Advanced Research Ethics: (Mon 02 – Fri 06 Jun)
- Advanced Health Ethics: (Mon 21 – Fri 25 Jul)
*Full attendance of units is compulsory.
Application Closing Date: 30 September 2024
Classes commence: 3 February 2025
More info: MSc Bioethics Brochure 2025
For Returning Students:
For returning students, the Research Methods Unit will run from: Mon 10 - Fri 14 February 2025
Registration must be completed by the TBC Students must register for:
- SCMD7005, Research Methods
- SCMD7000, Research Report
TEACHING VENUE:
Phillip V. Tobias Building, Ground Floor, Canteen Meeting Room 50
Programme Head:
Lizeka Tandwa
Tel: +27 11 717 2663
Email: Lizeka.Tandwa@wits.ac.za
FOR NEW REGISTRATIONS CONTACT:
For More Information on Applications, Registrations and Fees Please contact:
Precillia Sithole
Tel: +27 11 717 2329
Email: Precillia.Sithole@wits.ac.za
FOR RETURNING POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS CONTACT:
For registration processes please contact the Postgraduate Office
Mrs Palesa Khumalo
Tel: +27 11 717 2108
Email: Palesa.Khumalo@wits.ac.za
Website: http://www.wits.ac.za/health/faculty-services/research-and-postgraduate-offices/