Master of Philosophy in Psychosomatic Medicine at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Philosophy in Psychosomatic Medicine is a two-year coursework programme based at the Tygerberg campus. Teaching is student-centred, using interactive learning, group sessions and supervised clinical work, with a research assignment completed under a supervisor.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Psychiatry | Duration: Two years | Intake: Applications open 1 April 2026; SA applications close 30 September 2026; international applications close 31 August 2026. | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

First year: Ethics, Research Methodology, Neuropsychopharmacology, Applied Psychiatry of the Elderly, Applied Neurology, Applied Neuropsychiatry and Applied HIV and Medicine. Second year: Psychosomatic Medicine (55 credits), Neuropsychological and Specialised Assessments, Clinical Imaging and a 60-credit Research Assignment completed over the two years.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Specific admission requirements (programme): a Master of Medicine in Psychiatry, a fellowship of the South African College of Psychiatrists, or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate; plus HPCSA registration as a medical practitioner in the category independent practice/specialist psychiatrist. Supporting documents: CV, referee report and proof of professional registration. Selection is highly competitive.

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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