Master of Philosophy in Health Systems at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Multidisciplinary Master of Philosophy at Stellenbosch University's Tygerberg campus that builds professional capacity and leadership in health systems in Africa. It covers governance, financing and delivery of healthcare and public health services, with a health systems and services research (HSSR) track and a health economic evaluation (HEE) track.

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

What you will study

HSSR track: Introduction to Health Systems and Public Health, Fundamentals of Epidemiology, Biostatistics I, Introduction to Global Health, Research Proposal Writing, Qualitative Research Methods, Health Policy Analysis, Economic Evaluation, two electives and a 60-credit research assignment. HEE track: includes Advanced Economic Evaluation, Healthcare Financing and Priority Setting in Healthcare.

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Entry requirements

One of the following at NQF level 8: an MBChB or equivalent degree; a four-year professional bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline; a bachelor honours degree; an honours degree in social sciences; or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate. Non-South African qualifications are evaluated for comparability by the Postgraduate Office. Mathematics at NSC level, computer literacy and fluency in written and spoken English are required; international applicants from non-English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English competence (for example IELTS 6,5 or TOEFL 550 paper-based/213 computer-based). Applicants must demonstrate academic ability or equivalent professional experience.

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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