Master of Global Surgery at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Global Surgery is a completely thesis-based master's programme. The research proposal is approved by a departmental research committee and the Health Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty. It can be done remotely or in person and is based at the Tygerberg campus.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Global Health (Centre for Global Surgery) | Duration: Two years | Intake: Applications 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026 (South African) and 31 August 2026 (international) | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Global Surgery Thesis 871 (180 credits) in article format, including a submission-ready, submitted, accepted or published manuscript for an approved peer-reviewed journal with you as principal author. Final mark: internal examiner 35%, external examiner 35%, supervisor 10%, oral examination 20%; minimum 50% to pass.

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Application information

Entry requirements

One of: a professional bachelor's degree at NQF level 8; a bachelor honours degree in an appropriate health or health-related field; an MBChB or equivalent; a postgraduate qualification at NQF level 8 or 9 in public or global health (e.g. PGDip Rural Medicine) with relevant surgical experience; an MPhil in health systems or equivalent; or a standard of competence deemed adequate by Senate. Applicants are encouraged to have at least three years of applicable professional experience and to have completed an approved curriculum in research theory and methods or advanced study. Supporting documents: CV, one-page letter of motivation and copy of ID (South African) or passport (international).

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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