Master of Medicine in Chemical Pathology at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Medicine in Chemical Pathology is a four-year registrar training programme at the Tygerberg campus, covering the basic principles of chemical pathology and biochemistry through to clinical chemistry sections and molecular pathology.

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

First year: Basic Principles of Chemical Pathology and Basic Biochemistry (FC Path(SA) Chem Part I) 871 (60 credits) and Molecular Pathology 875 (10). Second and third year: Electrolytes, blood gases, liver functions and lipids 811 (65); Enzymes, proteins, tumour markers and inherited metabolic diseases 843 (65); Endocrinology 872 (65); Nutrition and trace elements, toxicology and immunology 875 (65); Laboratory Management, Research Methodology and Good Laboratory Practice and Medical Ethics (10 each); and a Research Assignment 876 (120).

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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.

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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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