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. 足球竞彩app排名s have to complete 8 modules (4 annually). Each module requires one-week attendance either face-to-face at the university or online.
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YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
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Introduction to Child Health (PAED7016A) |
Maternal Health (PAED7007A) |
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Health Measurement I (COMH7047A) |
Child Health II (PAED7019A) |
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Research Methods (FAHS1595A) |
A Public Health Approach to Paediatric and Perinatal HIV (PAED7028A) |
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Child Health I (PAED7010A) |
Maternal and Child Nutrition (PAED7027A) |
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.
If you have any queries regarding the course, please contact:
Course administrative assistant:
Shirley Cherane - +27 11 717 2282;
Email: Shirley.Cherane@wits.ac.za
Course Coordinator:
Dr Chantell Witten
Email: Chantell.Witten@wits.ac.za