Master of Philosophy in Health Professions Education at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Hybrid, research-based Master of Philosophy at Stellenbosch University's Tygerberg campus with one contact session per year, offered as a structured programme or a thesis programme. It develops educational approaches, professional practice principles (ethics, reflection, social responsiveness) and use of African and international research in health professions education.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Centre for Health Professions Education | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

First year: Teaching and Learning in Health Professions Education, Curriculum Development and Analysis, Assessment, and Research Methodology in Health Professions Education. Second year: Integrated Portfolio, Leadership in Health Professions Education, a Research Assignment and one elective (Staff Development or Clinical Skills Development).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Either a four-year (or longer) bachelor's degree in Health Sciences (NQF level 8) and current involvement in teaching at a Health Sciences higher education institution; or a three-year degree or diploma in Education or Social Sciences with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Higher Education or Health Sciences Education (NQF level 8), or an honours degree in Education or Social Sciences, and current involvement in teaching at a Health Sciences higher education institution. A CV and motivational letter must accompany the application.

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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