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Master of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology is a five-year coursework registrar programme at the Tygerberg campus.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences  |  Department: Surgical Sciences  |  Duration: Five years  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Part I covers Anatomy, Physiology and Anatomical Pathology; Part II (Intermediate) and Part III (Final) are in Otorhinolaryngology, together with a Research Assignment. A final mark of 50% is required to pass and 75% for distinction.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific (MMed programmes in general): an MBChB degree from Stellenbosch University or another qualification considered sufficient, held for at least three years before application, and registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical practitioner in the independent practice category. Registration as an MMed student requires 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, and students who have completed training time and only need to finish the research assignment). Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants specialising in Otorhinolaryngology or Orthopaedics or Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery must also have completed suitable courses such as ATLS, ACLS, PALS and APLS. Supporting documents: proof of professional registration.

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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