Master of Philosophy in Paediatric Nephrology at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Philosophy in Paediatric Nephrology is a two-year coursework programme based at the Tygerberg campus in the Division of Paediatric Nephrology. It combines senior-registrar clinical training with a research assignment.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Paediatrics and Child Health | Duration: Two years | Intake: Applications open 1 April 2026; SA and international applications close 31 March 2027. | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Two compulsory modules run concurrently: Clinical Paediatric Nephrology 872 (135 credits) and Research Assignment 871 (45 credits). Clinical training is assessed through work-based assessments, a logbook and the Cert Nephrology (SA) Paed examination of the CMSA, and the research assignment is submitted as an article ready for publication.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Specific admission requirements (programme): at least one of FC Paed (SA), MMed (Paed) or an equivalent paediatric specialist qualification. Proof of professional registration is required. Selection is highly competitive and meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

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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