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Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees & Diplomas] at the University of Johannesburg | 2017/18
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
2017/18 Postgraduate Programmes
Degrees & Diplomas
48Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees & Diplomas] at the University of Johannesburg | 2017/18
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
INDEX – POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
The University reserves the right, at any time, should circumstance dictate, to make changes to, or withdraw any of the opportunities on offer.
FURTHER NATIONAL HIGHER DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Name of Programme Name of programme
FNHD (Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science) ____ 50 Master of Emergency Medical Care_______________________ 54
FNHD (Community Health Nursing Science) _________________ 50 Master of Nursing Science______________________________ 54
FNHD (Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Master of Public Health_________________________________ 55
Critical Nursing (General) __________________________ 50 MPhil (Optometry)______________________________________ 55
FNHD (Occupational Health Nursing) ______________________ 51 MPhil (Biokinetics)_____________________________________ 55
FNHD (Primary Health Care: Clinical Nursing, MPhil / MCom (Sport Management)________________________ 56
Diagnosis, Treatment and Care) _____________________ 51 MPhil (Sport Science)___________________________________ 56
FNHD (Nursing Administration) ___________________________ 51
MASTER’S OF TECHNOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAMMES (MTech)
FNHD (Nursing Education) ______________________________ 51
Name of programme
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAMMES (BTech) MTech (Biomedical Technology) __________________________ 56
Name of programme MTech (Environmental Health)____________________________ 56
BTech (Biomedical Technology)___________________________ 52 MTech (Podiatry) ______________________________________ 56
BTech (Environmental Health)____________________________ 52 MTech (Radiography)___________________________________ 57
BTech (Radiography Diagnostic)__________________________ 52 MTech (Somatology)____________________________________ 57
BTech (Radiography Therapy)____________________________ 52
DOCTORAL OF TECHNOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAMMES (DTech)
BTech (Radiography Ultrasound)__________________________ 52
Name of programme
BTech (Somatology)____________________________________ 53
DTech (Biomedical Technology)___________________________ 57
HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES DTech (Environmental Health)____________________________ 57
Name of programme DTech (Homoeopathy)__________________________________ 57
BA Hons (Biokinetics)___________________________________ 53 DTech (Radiography)___________________________________ 58
BA Hons (Sport Management)____________________________ 53
DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES
BCom Hons (Sport Management)_________________________ 53
Name of programme
BA Hons (Sport Science)________________________________ 54
Doctor in Nursing Science ______________________________ 58
BSc Hons (Sport Science)_______________________________ 54
DPhil (Biokinetics)______________________________________ 58
DPhil / DCom (Sport Management) ________________________ 59
DPhil (Optometry)______________________________________ 59
DPhil (Sport Science) ___________________________________ 59
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FURTHER NATIONAL HIGHER DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES Contact details:
Name: Dr W Jacobs / Tel: 011 559 6996 / Email: wandj@uj.ac.za
Name of programme:
Brief description of programme: The primary purpose of this qualification is
FNHD (Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science)
to provide the qualifying student (the professional nursing practitioner) with the
Admission requirements: Diploma in Nursing Science (three-year diploma at further development of her/his intellectual, practical and reflective competencies/
level 6, with a minimum of 360 approved credits), and proof of registration as abilities (knowledge, skills, attitudes and values) as a clinical community nursing
a general nurse and midwife with the SANC. The student must be appointed in practitioner (clinical nurse specialist) to promote the health of the individual,
a full-time clinical post at a University of Johannesburg approved and a SANC family, group and community as an active member of the inter-sectoral, multi-
accredited health service/organization for the duration of the clinical modules professional and multidisciplinary health teams.
(commencing on registration, until successful completion), in accordance with
the regulatory requirements of the SANC. Name of programme
Contact details: FNHD (Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Nursing
Name: Dr W Jacobs / Tel: 011 559 6996 / Email: wandj@uj.ac.za (General)
Brief description of programme: The primary purpose of this qualification Admission requirements: Diploma in Nursing Science (three-year diploma at
is to provide the qualifying student (the professional nursing practitioner) level 6, with a minimum of 360 approved credits), and proof of registration with
with the further development of her/his intellectual, practical and reflective SANC as a general nurse. The student must be appointed in a full-time clinical
competencies/abilities (knowledge, skills, attitudes and values) as an post at a University of Johannesburg approved and a SANC accredited health
advanced midwife and neonatal nurse (clinical nurse specialist) to promote the service/organization for the duration of the clinical modules (commencing on
health of the individual, family, group and community as an active member of registration, until successful completion), in accordance with the regulatory
the inter-sectoral, multi-professional and multi-disciplinary health teams. This requirements of the SANC.
qualification shall lead to registration as a post-basic advanced midwife and Contact details:
neonatal nurse with the SANC. Name: Dr W Jacobs / Tel: 011 559 6996 / Email: wandj@uj.ac.za
Name of programme: Brief description of programme: The primary purpose of this qualification is
to provide the qualifying student (the professional nursing practitioner) with the
FNHD (Community Health Nursing Science)
further development of her/his intellectual, practical and reflective competencies/
Admission requirements: A diploma in Nursing Science (three year diploma at abilities (knowledge, skills, attitudes and values) as a clinical medical and
level 6, with a minimum of 360 approved credits), and proof of registration with surgical nurse practitioner (clinical nurse specialist) to promote the health of
SANC as a General Nurse and Midwife or Psychiatric Nurse and community the individual, family, group and community as an active member of the inter-
health nurse. The student must be appointed in a full-time clinical post at a UJ sectoral, multi-professional and multi-disciplinary health teams. This qualification
approved and a SANC accredited health service/organization for the duration of shall lead to registration as a Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical care
the clinical modules (commencing on registration, until successful completion), (general) nurse with the SANC.
in accordance with the regulatory requirements of the SANC.
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Name of programme: Name of programme
FNHD (Occupational Health Nursing) FNHD (Nursing Administration)
Admission requirements: A Diploma in Nursing Science (three-year diploma at Admission requirements: A Diploma in Nursing Science (three-year diploma at
level 6, with a minimum of 360 approved credits), and proof of registration as a level 6, with a minimum of 360 approved credits) and proof of registration as a
general nurse with the SANC. general nurse, midwifery and community health nurse with the SANC.
Contact details: Contact details:
Name: Dr W Jacobs / Tel: 011 559 6996 / Email: wandj@uj.ac.za Name: Dr W Jacobs / Tel: 011 559 6996 / Email: wandj@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The primary purpose of this qualification is Brief description of programme: The primary purpose of this qualification is
to provide the qualifying student (the professional nursing practitioner) with the to provide the qualifying student (the professional nursing practitioner) with the
further development of her/his intellectual, practical and reflective competencies/ further development of her/his intellectual, practical and reflective competencies/
abilities (knowledge, skills, attitudes and values). abilities (knowledge, skills, attitudes and values) as a nursing service manager
as an advanced clinical occupational health nurse practitioner (clinical to promote the health of the individual, family, group and community as an active
nurse specialist) to promote the health of the individual, family, group and member of the inter-sectoral, multi-professional and multi-disciplinary health
community as an active member of the inter-sectoral, multi-professional and teams. This qualification shall lead to registration as a nurse administrator with
multidisciplinary health teams. This qualification shall lead to registration as an the SANC.
occupational health nurse with SANC.
Name of programme:
Name of programme: FNHD (Nursing Education)
FNHD (Primary Health Care: Clinical Nursing, Diagnosis, Admission requirements: A Diploma in Nursing Science (three-year diploma at
Treatment and Care) level 6, with a minimum of 360 approved credits), and proof of registration as a
Admission requirements: A Diploma in Nursing Science (three-year diploma at general nurse with the SANC.
level 6, with a minimum of 360 approved credits) and proof of registration as a Contact details:
general nurse, midwifery and community health nurse with the SANC. Name: Dr W Jacobs / Tel: 011 559 6996 / Email: wandj@uj.ac.za
Contact details: Brief description of programme: The primary purpose of this qualification is
Name: Dr W Jacobs / Tel: 011 559 6996 / Email: wandj@uj.ac.za to provide the qualifying learner (the professional nursing practitioner) with the
Brief description of programme: The primary purpose of this qualification is further development of her/his intellectual, practical and reflective competencies/
to provide the qualifying student (the professional nursing practitioner) with the abilities (knowledge, skills, attitudes and values) as a nurse educator to promote
further development of her/his intellectual, practical and reflective competencies/ the health of the individual, family, group and community as an active member
abilities (knowledge, skills, attitudes and values) as a primary health care clinical of the inter-sectoral, multi-professional and multi-disciplinary health teams. This
nurse practitioner to promote the health of the individual, family, group and qualification shall lead to registration as a nurse educator with the SANC.
community, as an active member of the inter-sectoral, multi professional and
multi-disciplinary health teams. This qualification shall lead to registration as a
post-basic primary health care nurse with the SANC.
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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY DEGREES (BTech) Duration of programme:
Part-time: 2 years (Two full days per month)
Name of programme:
Full-time: 1 year (Four full days per month)
BTech (Biomedical Technology)
Contact details:
Admission requirements: A National Diploma in Biomedical Technology with a Name: Ms Tracey Pieterse / Tel: 011 559 6230 / Email: traceyp@uj.ac.za
minimum of 60% is required in the NDip programme.
Brief description of programme: The programme is designed to build onto
Duration of programme: 1 year full-time knowledge already acquired at Diploma level and will equip the student with
Contact details: Name: Ms Prisca Sigauke knowledge in advanced radiographic procedures. Management and research
Tel: 011 559 6065 / Email: priscas@uj.ac.za methodology add to the range of skills gained during the programme.
Brief description of programme: The coursework for the BTech Biomedical
Name of programme:
Technology comprises Integrated Pathophysiology IV, Molecular Biology IV,
Laboratory Management, and Research Methods. BTech (Radiography Therapy)
Admission requirements:
Name of programme: • A National Diploma: Radiography: Therapy, or an equivalent qualification at an
BTech (Environmental Health) equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee.
Admission requirements: A National Diploma in Environmental Health and • Applicants holding a two-year Diploma in Radiography must apply for status
academic merit. A minimum of 60% is required in the NDip programme. for admission to the BTech Degree.
Duration of programme: Duration of programme:
Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years (Two full days per month)
Part-time: 2 years Full-time: 1 year (Four full days per month)
Contact details: Contact details:
Name: Mrs Martha Chadyiwa / Tel: 011 559 6239 / Email: mchadyiwa@uj.ac.za Ms F Bhyat / Tel: 011 559 6243 / Email: fatimab@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The modules for the BTech Environmental Brief description of programme: The programme offers the student an
Health programme comprise of Research Methodology IV, Occupational opportunity to learn advanced radiotherapy and oncology procedures and
Health and Safety IV, Environmental Waste Management IV and Management techniques, as well as management and research methodology skills.
Practice IV.
Name of programme:
Name of programme: BTech (Radiography Ultrasound)
BTech (Radiography Diagnostic) Admission requirements:
Admission requirements: • A National Diploma: Radiography: Ultrasound, or an equivalent qualification at
• A National Diploma: Radiography, or an equivalent qualification at an an equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee.
equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee. • Applicants holding a two-year Diploma in Radiography must apply for status
• Applicants holding a two-year Diploma in Radiography must apply for status for admission to the BTech Degree.
for admission to the BTech Degree. • Applicants registering for the B Tech: Radiography: Ultrasound as a second
• Two years’ experience in Clinical Diagnostic Radiography is recommended. category must hold a National Diploma: Radiography or an equivalent
qualification at an equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee.
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Duration of programme: HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Part-time attendance is on a block system over one year if the applicant holds
Name of programme:
an NDip Radiography Ultrasound
Full-time: Attendance is on a block system over two years BA Hons (Biokinetics)
Contact details: Admission requirements: AAccess will be provided to the student who is
Name: Ms Yasmin Casmod / Tel no: 011 559 6778 / Email yasminc@uj.ac.za in possession of a BCom (Sport Management), BA (Sport Psychology), BA
(Sport Development), BA (Sport Communication), BSc (Sport Science) or any
Brief description of programme: The programme teaches the student to
equivalent qualification majoring in Human Movement Studies with a programme
produce and interpret images using high frequency sound. Management and
specific minimum level of competency on NQF Level 7, as prescribed by the
research methodology add to the range of skills gained during the programme.
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Name of programme: Duration of programme: 1 year full-time
BTech (Somatology) Contact details:
Admission requirements: Name: Prof L Lategan / Tel: 011 559 6966 / Email: leonl@uj.ac.za
• National Diploma Somatology or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent Brief description of programme: The course content for the Honours
standard as determined by a Status Committee. programme comprises Research Methodology, Biokinetics Practice, Orthopaedic
• In order to comply with the admission requirements, holders of the National Rehabilitation, Chronic Exercise, Clinical Exercise Science Conditions,
Diploma Beauty Technology who registered before 1994 must complete the Pathophysiology, Physiology and Physical Wellness.
following additional modules as for the National Diploma Somatology:
– Computer skills Name of programme:
– Nutrition 3 BA Hons / BCom (Sport Management)
Duration of programme: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time Admission requirements: A potential student should be in possession of a
Contact details: BCom (Sport Management) or any three year related qualification preferably
Name: Mrs Berta Norman / Tel: 011 559 6464 / Email: somatology@uj.ac.za in Human Movement Studies. Applications for admission are considered by a
Departmental selection committee and a limited number is admitted every year.
Brief description of programme: Modules and Timetable
Duration of programme: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
Semester 1 Semester 2
DAY 1 DAY 1 Contact details:
Reflexology Aromatherapy Name: Prof Willem Hollander / Tel: 011 559 1090 / Email: whollander@uj.ac.za
(specialised massage techniques) Thai Massage Brief description of programme: The course content for the Honours
Somatology Research Project Permanent Make-up programme comprises Research Methodology, Sport Management Practice,
DAY 2 DAY 2 Facility and Event Management, Sport Marketing, Sport Finance, Human
Somatechniques IV Business Practice Resource Management in Sport and Strategic Management in Sport.
Permanent Make-up TT
Socio-Psychology Somatology Research Project
Research Methodology Camouflage Therapy
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Name of programme: Contact details:
BA Hons (Sport Science) Name: Dr Chris Stein/ Tel: 011 559 6564/ Email: cstein@uj.ac.za
Admission requirements: A potential student should be in possession of a Brief description of programme: The qualification will provide qualifying
BCom (Sport Management) or any three year related qualification preferably students with the ability to perform independent scientific research with an
in Human Movement Studies. Applications for admission are considered by a original component. Contribute to knowledge of and insight into emergency
Departmental selection committee and a limited number is admitted every year. medical care as well as the specific discipline of research. To display skills in
related research methodologies and in proper formulation through a Master’s
Duration of programme: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
dissertation and to reflect upon decision-making, self-directedness and
Contact details: contributions to medical science.
Name: Mr AJJ Lombard / Tel: 011 559 6965 / Email: rianl@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The course content for the Honours Name of programme:
programme comprises Research Methodology, Sport Science Practice, Exercise Master of Nursing Science
Science Sport Vision, Sport Psychology and Exercise Physiology. Admission requirements: The entrance requirements for registration for a
Name of programme: Master’s programme are as follows:
• The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science with a
BSc Hons (Sport Science)
minimum of 480 approved credits at NQF level 8 Nursing
Admission requirements: A BSc (Sport Science) or any related qualification • The candidate must hold a post in the field of specialisation associated with
with a programme specific minimum level of competency on NQF level the Master’s programme studies.
6, generating a minimum of 360 credits. Application for admission are • The student must also have an appropriate certificate of registration with
considered by a Departmental selection committee. the SA Nursing Council in the field of specialisation of proposed Masters
Duration of programme: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time programme in Nursing Science.The candidate who wishes to apply for a
Contact details: Master’s programme in Nursing Education and Nursing Management must
Name: Mr AJJ Lombard / Tel: 011 559 6965 / Email: rianl@uj.ac.za also have passed Nursing Education and Nursing Management at a third year
level (NQF 8).
Brief description of programme: The course content of the Honours
• The candidate who wishes to apply for a Master’s programme in Psychiatric
programme comprises of Research Methodology, Sport Science, Practice,
Nursing Science must also pass the specific selection programme of this course.
Exercise Science Sport Vision, Sport Psychology and Exercise Physiology.
More information is available from the prospective supervisors concerned.
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES • The candidate who aims to study for a Master’s programme in the Department
Name of programme: of Nursing Sciences at the University of Johannesburg must arrange an
orientation meeting with the supervisor. This is to ensure that the candidate is
Master of Emergency Medical Care familiar with the selection criteria and other aspects of the Master’s Degree.
Admission requirements: A 4 year Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Medical • A short course in Research Methodology is recommended.
Care or an equivalent qualification at an equivalent standard as determined by a
Duration of programme: Full-time: 2 year / Part-time: 3 years
Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board.
Contact details:
Duration of programme:
Name: Dr C Downing (charlened@uj.ac.za) or Dr W Jacobs (wandaj@uj.ac.za)
Full-time: Minimum 1 year and maximum 2 years
Part-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years Brief description of programme: The dissertation-based master’s programme
requires a comprehensive research project which is completed under the
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guidance of the supervisor. The coursework Master’s programme comprises a • Unpack environmental and occupational disasters that have local and
year’s seminars pertinent to the field of specialisation. Three examination papers regional relevance as learning opportunities in primary, secondary and tertiary
are written at the end of the first year. In the second year of study a minor prevention situations.
dissertation, comprising a research project of lesser magnitude, is completed • Take strategic decisions within the context of environmental and occupational
under the guidance of a supervisor. health domains.
Master’s programmes are offered in the following fields of specialisation:
Name of programme:
• Professional Nursing Science: Ethos and Professional Practice
• Professional Nursing Science: Nursing Management MPhil (Optometry)
• Professional Nursing Science: Nursing Education Admission requirements: A Bachelors Degree in Optometry (or equivalent)
• Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing (General) Duration of programme:
• Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science Full-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
• Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Part-time: Minimum 3 years and maximum 4 years
• Primary Health Care Clinical Nursing Science, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care
Contact details:
• Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Science
Name: Mrs Emil Nel / Tel: 011 559 6827 / Email: emiln@uj.ac.za
• Community Health Nursing
• Occupational Health Nursing Brief description of programme: The primary purpose of this qualification is to
provide qualifying students with the ability to:
Name of programme: 1. Perform independent scientific research with an original component.
Master of Public Health 2. Contribute to knowledge of and insight into Optometry as well as the specific
discipline of research.
Admission requirements: The minimum admission requirement is a
3. Display skills in related research methodologies and in proper formulation
Bachelor’s Degree at NQF 8 in a related Health Field e.g. Environmental Health,
through a Master’s dissertation.
Epidemiology. Applications from persons with equivalent qualifications will be
4. Only a Research Masters can be done.
considered by a constituted status committee in line with the University’s and
Faculty’s regulations Name of programme:
Duration of programme: MPhil (Biokinetics)
Part-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
Admission requirements: An Honours Degree in Biokinetics.
Contact details:
Duration of programme:
Name: Mrs Martha Chadyiwa / Tel 011 559 6239 / Email: mchadyiwa@uj.ac.za
Full-time: Minimum 1 year and maximum 2 years
Brief description of programme: Part-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
On completion of this programme students will be able to:
Contact details:
• Contextualise Public Health within the region and relevant countries’ health
Name: Prof Leon Lategan / Tel: 011 559 6966 / Email: leonl@uj.ac.za
systems, with specific focus on environmental and occupational health.
• Conduct health risk assessments and to enumerate, understand, mitigate and Brief description of programme: Students participating in the Master’s
manage these risks. programme will be required to write and present a research dissertation.
• Develop relevant epidemiology and research methodologies for local, regional
environmental and occupational health risks.
• Develop a knowledge of related health economies.
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Name of programme: MASTERS OF TECHNOLOGY DEGREES (MTech)
MPhil / MCom (Sport Management) Name of programme:
Admission requirements: Access will be provided to the student who is in MTech (Biomedical Technology)
possession of an Honours qualification in Sport Management. In the case
Admission requirements: A BTech (Biomedical Technology) or an equivalent
of an interdisciplinary of interdisciplinary master’s programmes (MPhil),
qualification at an equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee and
additional admission requirements may be set by the two or more relevant
approved by the Faculty Board.
interdisciplinary fields/departments/faculties, and contained in the relevant
Duration of programme:
Faculty Rules and Regulations.
Full-time: Minimum 1 year and maximum 2 years
Duration of programme:
Part-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
Full-time: Minimum 1 year and maximum 2 years
Contact details:
Part-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
Name: Ms Prisca Sigauke / Tel: 011 559 6065 / Email: priscas@uj.ac.za
Contact details:
Brief description of programme: At the end of this qualification students will
Name: Prof Leon Lategan / Tel: 011 559 6966 / Email: leonl@uj.ac.za
have produced a research dissertation.
Brief description of programme: Students participating in the Master’s
programme will be required to write and present a research dissertation. Name of programme:
MTech (Environmental Health)
Name of programme:
Admission requirements: BTech Environmental Health with an average of 65%
MPhil (Sport Science) or a equivalent qualification at a equivalent standard as determined by a status
Admission requirements: An Honours qualification in Sport Science. committee and approved by the faculty board.
Duration of programme: Duration of programme: Full-time: Minimum 1 year and maximum 2 years
Full-time: Minimum 1 year and maximum 2 years Contact details:
Part-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years Name: Mrs Martha Chadyiwa / Tel: 011 559 6239 / Email: mchadyiwa@uj.ac.za
Contact details: Brief description of programme: To provide students with the skills to conduct
Name: Prof Leon Lategan / Tel: 011 559 6966 / Email: leonl@uj.ac.za independent research through advanced problem solving skills, and the
Brief description of programme: Students participating in the master’s application of critical and reflective thinking in the field of Environmental Health.
programme will be required to write and present a research dissertation.
Name of programme:
MTech (Podiatry)
Admission requirements: A BTech Podiatry or an equivalent qualification in
Podiatry at an equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee and
approved by the Faculty Board.The Department require a two page synopsis of
the research topic and methodology before the student is allowed to register or
commence with his/her Master’s studies. Must be registered with the HPCSA
as a Podiatrist.
Duration of programme:
Full-time: Minimum 1 year and maximum 2 years
Part-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
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Contact details: DOCTOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES (DTech)
Name: Ms Simiso Ntuli / Tel: 011 559 6910 / Email: sntuli@uj.ac.za
Name of programme:
Brief description of programme: Master’s programme is a full research
DTech (Biomedical Technology)
Degree. Students are required to undertake an independent research project
and write a dissertation. Admission requirements: MTech (Biomedical Technology) or an equivalent
qualification at an equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee and
Name of programme: approved by the Faculty Board.
MTech (Radiography) Duration of programme:
Admission requirements: BTech (Radiography) or equivalent qualification Full-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
with an average of 65%. Selection is based on approval by the Faculty Part-time: Minimum 3 years and maximum 4 years
Research Committee. Contact details: Name: Ms Prisca Sigauke
Duration of programme: Tel: 011 559 6065 / Email: priscas@uj.ac.za
Full-time: Minimum 1 year and maximum 2 years Brief description of programme: At the end of this qualification students will have
Part-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years produced a research thesis.
Contact details:
Name of programme:
Name: Dr Heather Lawrence / Tel: 011 559 6887 / Email: heatherl@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The programme is a full research degree.
DTech (Environmental Health)
Students are required to undertake a research project and write a dissertation. Admission requirements: MTech (Environmental Health) or an equivalent qualification
at an equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee and approved by the
Name of programme: Faculty Board .
MTech (Somatology) Duration of programme:
Admission requirements: A BTech (Somatology) or an equivalent qualification Full-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
at an equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee and approved Part-time: Minimum 3 years and maximum 4 years
by the Faculty Board. Contact details:
Duration of programme: Part-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years Name: Martha Chadyiwa/ Tel: 011 559 6239/ Email: mchadyiwa@uj.ac.za
Contact details: Brief description of programme: To provide students with the competency to apply
Name: Mrs Debbie Campbell / Tel: 011 559 6511 / Email: debbiec@uj.ac.za high level problem solving skills, and the application of critical and reflective thinking at
the most advanced academic level, culminating in the production of a thesis in the field
Brief description of programme: The purpose of this qualification is to
of Environmental Health.
enable students to develop advanced applied research competencies within
the Somatology field. Students acquire the ability to find and define topics for Name of programme:
research which they find relevant to their professional environment. Students
participating in the Master’s programme will be required to research, write and
DTech (Homoeopathy)
present a full dissertation under the guidance of a supervisor. Admission requirements: MTech (Homoeopathy) or an equivalent qualification at
an equivalent standard as determined by a Status Committee and approved by the
Faculty Board.
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Duration of programme: DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES
Full-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
Name of programme:
Part-time: Minimum 3 years and maximum 4 years
Doctor of Nursing Science
Contact details:
Name: Dr Radmila Razlog / Tel: 011 559 6218 / Email: radmilar@uj.ac.za Admission requirements: A Master’s qualification in Advanced Nursing
Science/Professional Practise.
Brief description of programme: The purpose of this qualification is to
provide the qualifying student with advanced analytical problem-solving and The Doctoral study programme to be completed successfully.
reflective competencies as a homoeopathic practitioner, and to act as a leader Duration of programme: Full-time: 3 years / Part-time: 4 years
within the homoeopathic research field. This will be achieved by making Contact details:
an original contribution to the knowledge content of homoeopathy through Name: Dr C Downing / Tel: 011 559 9063 / Email: charlened@uj.ac.za
independent research. Name: Dr W Jacobs / Tel: 011 559 6996 / Email: wandaj@uj.ac.za
Name of programme: Brief description of programme: The primary purpose of this qualification
is to provide the qualifying student with advanced critical, analytical, problem-
DTech (Radiography) solving and reflective competencies as a nursing specialist to act as a leader
Admission requirements: An MTech Radiography or an equivalent qualification and consultant in health services and to make an original contribution to
with an average of 65% or at an equivalent standard as determined by the the knowledge content of the discipline through independent research. The
Status Committee and approved by the Faculty Board. Selection is based on qualifying student should display insight into the module discipline, as well
approval by the Faculty’s Research Committee. as into research. This should include competence in the oral and written
Duration of programme: communication of the research process and findings.
Full-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years With specialisation choices in the following:
Part-time: Minimum 3 years and maximum 4 years • Community Health Nursing Science
Contact details: • Primary Health Care: Clinical Nursing, Diagnosis Treatment and Care
Dr Heather Lawrence / Tel: 011 559 6887 / Email: heatherl@uj.ac.za • Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nurse (General)
Brief description of programme: The student who successfully completes this • Maternal and Child Nursing Science: Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal
qualification will be able to apply higher level problem solving skills and critical, Nursing Science
reflective thinking at the most advanced academic levels, culminating in the • Maternal and Child Nursing Science: Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Science
production of a thesis which meets the accepted criteria and ethical principles • Professional Nursing Science: Ethos and Professional Practice
of the academic institution. In this way the student will make an original and • Professional Nursing Science: Nursing Management
meaningful contribution to the existing body of knowledge for science and • Professional Nursing Science: Nursing Education
technology and supervise lower level research students. • Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Science
Name of programme:
DPhil (Biokinetics)
Admission requirements: A Master’s Degree in Biokinetics.
Duration of programme:
Full-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
Part-time: Minimum 3 years and maximum 4 years
58Postgraduate Programmes [Degrees & Diplomas] at the University of Johannesburg | 2017/18
Contact details: Brief description of programme: The primary purpose of this qualification is to
Name: Prof Leon Lategan / Tel: 011 559 6966 / Email: leonl@uj.ac.za provide qualifying students with the ability to:
Brief description of programme: Students participating in the Doctoral 1. Perform independent original and creative scientific research.
programme will be required to write and present a research thesis. 2. Contribute significant knowledge to and insight into Optometry as well as the
specific discipline of research.
Name of programme: 3. Display skills in related research methodologies and in proper formulation
DCom (Sport Management) through a Doctoral dissertation.
Admission requirements: A Master’s Degree in Sport Management. 4. Reflect upon decision-making, self directedness and contributions to
Optometric Science.
Duration of programme:
5. Only a Research Doctorate can be done.
Full-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
Part-time: Minimum 3 years and maximum 4 years Name of programme:
Contact details: DPhil (Sport Science)
Name: Prof Leon Lategan / Tel: 011 559 6966 / Email: leonl@uj.ac.za
Admission requirements: A Master’s Degree in Sport Science.
Brief description of programme: Students participating in the Doctoral
Duration of programme:
programme will be required to write and present a research thesis.
Full-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
Name of programme: Part-time: Minimum 3 years and maximum 4 years
DPhil (Sport Management) Contact details:
Name: Prof Leon Lategan / Tel: 011 559 6966 / Email: leonl@uj.ac.za
Admission requirements: A Master’s Degree in Sport Management.
Brief description of programme: Students participating in the Doctoral
Duration of programme:
programme will be required to write and present a research thesis.
Full-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
Part-time: Minimum 3 years and maximum 4 years
Contact details:
Name: Prof Leon Lategan / Tel: 011 559 6966 / Email: leonl@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: Students participating in the Doctoral
programme will be required to write and present a research thesis.
Name of programme:
DPhil (Optometry)
Admission requirements: A relevant Master’s Degree. Refer to the Academic
Regulations of the University of Johannesburg.
Duration of programme:
Full-time: Minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years
Part-time: Minimum 3 years and maximum 4 years
Contact details:
Name: Mrs Emil Nel / Tel: 011 559 6827 / Email: emiln@uj.ac.za
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