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Master of Philosophy in Maternal and Fetal Medicine at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

Coursework Master of Philosophy in Maternal and Fetal Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Stellenbosch University's Tygerberg campus, for specialists working in the relevant unit. It combines a clinical module with a research assignment.

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

What you will study

Two compulsory modules run concurrently: Clinical Maternal and Fetal Medicine 872 (135 credits) and Assignment (Maternal and Fetal Medicine) 871 (45 credits). The clinical module carries 75% and the research assignment 25% of the final mark.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least one of the following qualifications: FCOG (SA); MMed (O&G) qualification for specialist registration in South Africa; or an equivalent qualification for specialist registration in 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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