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University of the Free State

Health Systems Studies

Bloemfontein, South Africa

Degree type
MHSysStud
Duration
Maximum 2 years
Languages
Not verified
Pace
Not verified
Study format
Not verified
Application deadline
31 August 2026 for international applicants; 31 October 2026 for South African applicants
Earliest start
Not verified
Tuition
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Subject: Medicine and Health Sciences

Introduction

A research-intensive master's offered through the Centre for Health Systems Research and Development, with no coursework option. Students complete either a full dissertation or at least two interrelated publishable manuscripts, and attend non-credit master classes in health systems and research methods.

Admission requirements

An honours or four-year qualification (exit level 8) in a cognate discipline with at least 65%, a 1,500-word concept note and a panel interview, plus approval from the Centre director.

Source and last check

Facts on this page were taken from the university’s own page and last checked on 2026-10-30. Details change: confirm deadlines and fees with the university.

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