Bachelor of Science Honours in Underwater Medicine at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

This specialised coursework honours programme on the Tygerberg campus provides advanced knowledge and skills in the medical aspects of underwater medicine, covering basic, advanced and operational underwater medicine and a research project.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Global Health | Duration: One year | Intake: Applications 1 Apr 2026 to 30 Sep 2026 (domestic) and 31 Aug 2026 (international) | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Basic Underwater Medicine (30 credits), Advanced Underwater Medicine (20), Operational Underwater Medicine (30), Research Methodology (10) and a Research Assignment (30). Assessment combines online tests, written examinations, practical skills logbook and an oral examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An MBChB degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification acceptable for registration as a medical practitioner in the category independent practice; completed internship year(s); and a valid diving medical fitness certificate (or the ability to obtain one before hyperbaric exposures).

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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