Master of Human Rehabilitation Studies at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Human Rehabilitation Studies provides advanced interdisciplinary study and research in disability- and rehabilitation-related fields, responding to needs expressed in provincial, national and international policy documents, charters and treaties. It is a coursework programme at the Tygerberg campus.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Global Health | 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

Year one: Applied Research Methodology 842 (40 credits) and Rehabilitation I 871 (40). Year two: Rehabilitation II 872 (40) and a Research Assignment 814 (60). Modules are assessed by online discussions and open-book assignments and all four must be passed with at least 50%.

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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 approved by Senate; or a standard of competence deemed adequate by Senate. For the thesis route, at least three years of applicable professional experience and an approved curriculum of research theory and methods or advanced study are also required. Selection is competitive.

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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