MSc (Med) in the field of Child Health (2024) Community Paediatrics option

Delivery of course content

A combination of lectures, student-led seminars and discussions, group work sessions and experiential or outcome-based site visits are employed across modules to cover course material and to promote achievement of relevant course competencies.

These activities are supplemented by the provision of essential background and topic-relevant readings, e-learning and online forum discussions facilitated through the Wits e-learning platform.

A strong competency and skills-based component is incorporated into each module and is usually promoted through ‘in-class’ group-based activities and ‘at home’ individual self-directed reading and reflection.

Course modules

The coursework extends over two academic years of part-time study. Students have to complete 8 modules (4 annually). Each module requires one-week attendance either face-to-face at the university or online.

Research report (dissertation)

The research report will commence in the first year and candidates should submit their dissertations before the end of the third year of study.