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Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery extends over five years at the Tygerberg campus and is divided into primary, intermediate and final phases.

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

What you will study

Primary phase: Neuroanatomy and Applied Regional Anatomy 871 (20 credits), Physiology 872 (20) and Anatomical Pathology 873 (20). Intermediate phase: Neurosurgery (Intermediate) 874 (30). Final phase: Neurosurgery 875 (270) and a Research Assignment 836 (120). The primary examination (FCS Surgery Part Ia) must be completed within 18 months of residency.

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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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