Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health is a four-year coursework programme at Tygerberg consisting of training in General Paediatrics and its subspecialties.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Paediatrics and Child Health | Duration: Four years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Modules are Research Methodology (Paediatrics), Specialist Paediatrics, Applied Basic Sciences and a Research Assignment. The degree requires 48 months of clinical training, the FCPaed(SA) Part I and Part II examinations and the research assignment.

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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. 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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