Master of Philosophy in Clinical Neuropsychiatry at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Coursework Master of Philosophy in the Department of Psychiatry at Stellenbosch University's Tygerberg campus, taught through didactic methods, interactive learning, group sessions and supervised clinical work, with a research assignment completed under a supervisor.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Psychiatry | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

First year: Applied HIV and Medicine, Applied Neurology, Applied Neuropsychiatry, Applied Psychosomatic Medicine, Ethics, Neuropsychopharmacology, Research Methodology. Second year: Applied Geriatric Medicine, Clinical Imaging, Neuropsychological and Specialised Assessments, Old Age Psychiatry and the Research Assignment (60 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

One of the following qualifications: a Master of Medicine in Psychiatry/Neurology; a fellowship of the South African College of Psychiatrists/Neurologists; or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate. Registration as medical practitioner in the category independent practice/specialist psychiatrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

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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