Forensic Pathology
To be considered for this course you should have a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Health Science, or Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering degree. (Universitie’s requirements may differ which are available on the various websites.)
The BHSc(Hons) in Forensic Science does not train students to become forensic pathologists. The only way to become a forensic pathologist is to qualify as a medical doctor and then specialize in forensic pathology.
External applicants (Non-Wits applicants):
- Physiology
- Human biology/anatomy
- Medical cell biology
- Zoology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Forensic sciences
- Sport science
- Biokinetics
- Biomedical engineering
Shortlisted candidates are invited to attend viewings of a forensic autopsy and the ID Unit to gauge their suitability to the forensic mortuary environment. All academic activities are held at the JFPS mortuary and students are expected to be able to handle the mortuary environment and exposure to decedents that have died as a result of unnatural causes.(Wits)
The first 6 years are spent in theoretical training to obtain a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and 4-5 years are spent in post-graduate studies to obtain a Master of Medicine in Pathology degree.
CMSA - The College of Medicine of SA
