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Provides instructions for submitting a typed motivation letter (not handwritten) within a two-page limit, addressing understanding of Health Systems Science, career goals, relevant knowledge and experience, and alignment to each stream. Also details the structure of a Health Systems Science problem statement: selecting an issue within health system building blocks, justifying significance, supporting claims with concise literature, and ending with a research question. Includes blended-learning and data/software experience prompts and reference requirements.","UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG\nSCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE\nADDENDUM TO APPLICATION FORM FOR BHSc HONOURS IN HEALTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE\nDear Applicant,\nPlease provide us with a full curriculum vitae and the following information to assist us in the selection of applicants.\nNAME:                                                               Date of birth:\nPlease mark the programme for which you are applying:\n2. Motivation Letter Guidelines\nPlease write a motivation letter (this should not be handwritten) outlining your reasons for applying to the program and specifically to the field of study for which you are applying. The letter should reflect your understanding of Health Systems Science and the relevant field of study.\nIn your motivation, please include how you believe this program and field of study will enhance your current or future career goals. Additionally, highlight the knowledge and experience you possess that will contribute to shared learning within the program, and articulate why you should be considered for admission.\nYour motivation letter should not exceed two typed pages, with 1.5 line spacing. If you are applying for more than one stream, please ensure that your motivation addresses each stream accordingly.\n4. Problem Statement Guidelines\nPlease write a clear and compelling problem statement within the context of Health Systems Science. Considering the building blocks of the Health System (Figure 1 below) identify a specific issue within one of the building blocks, provide a rationale for why it is a problem, draw on relevant literature to support your claims, and conclude with a potential research question.\nFigure 1 Source: Monitoring the building blocks of health systems: a handbook of indicators and their measurement strategies. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2010\nClearly identify and articulate a problem within one of the building blocks of the health system and specify why this problem is significant and relevant in the current health system of South Africa\nDraw on relevant literature to support your claims, by conducting a concise literature review citing scholarly articles and, reports,\nEnsure that your problem statement is well-organized, clear, and logically structured.\nConclude your problem statement with a well-formulated research question that encapsulates the essence of the issue identified. You do not need to include your methodology as this will be developed in the honours programme.\nPlease note that the main aim of this activity is to see your ability to build an academic argument. Therefore, you will not be tied to this research problem as you will develop your research focus during the research methodology course.\n5. This is a blended learning programme with 70% of the course being taught online. Do you have:\n6. Which of the following data analysis and referencing software are you familiar with:\n7 For data science do you have any experience with programming (if yes please list your experience with different programming languages and your level\n8. Do you have a portfolio of learning     Yes / No\n9. What are your e-mail addresses:\n10. References\nPlease arrange for two reference reports from academic referees, using the template available on the website. Your referees should be able to attest to your academic abilities and preparedness for a postgraduate degree. References from family friends or other community members are not acceptable.\nIt is imperative that all supporting documents—including your Degree, Academic Record/Transcript, Curriculum Vitae, Motivation Letter, References, and SAQA documentation for International Students—are uploaded to Wits Self Services before the closing date. This is necessary for the selection committee to effectively review your application.\n11. Academic Transcripts and Certificates\nPlease add all your degrees, Academic Record/Transcripts and a SAQA certificate for international students here. 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