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Master of Medicine in Anaestesiology at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Medicine in Anaestesiology covers anaesthetics, perioperative care, critical care and pain medicine. Modules are presented in various formats at the Tygerberg campus.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences  |  Department: Anaesthesiology and Critical Care  |  Duration: Four years  |  Intake: Applications 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 (South African and international)  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Anaesthesiology 874 (216 credits), Applied Physics and Principles of Measuring Techniques 873 (48), Applied Physiological Sciences 872 (48), General Pharmacology 871 (48) and a Research Assignment 875 (120). The final mark is 75% College of Anaesthetists final examination and 25% research assignment; 50% is needed to pass and 75% for distinction.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For all MMed programmes you must have held an MBChB (or an equivalent qualification considered sufficient by the University) for at least three years before applying and be registered with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner in the category independent practice. To register as an MMed student you must occupy a registrar post with the Western Cape Provincial Department of Health and Wellness or the National Health Laboratory Service (exceptions: occasional students attempting primary subjects before obtaining a registrar post, and those who have completed training time and only need to complete the research assignment). Proof of professional registration is required as a supporting document. Applicants to Anaesthesiology, Neurosurgery, Emergency Medicine, Otorhinolaryngology, Orthopaedics and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery must also have completed suitable courses such as ATLS, ACLS, PALS and APLS.

Requirements published at program group level.

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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