Master of Philosophy in Reproductive Medicine at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Philosophy in Reproductive Medicine is a coursework programme at the Tygerberg campus, offered over two years full-time or four years part-time. Training takes place in the Reproductive Medicine Unit of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Duration: Two years full-time; four years part-time | Intake: Applications open 1 April 2026; SA and international applications close 31 July 2026. | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Two compulsory modules run concurrently: Clinical Reproductive Medicine 872 (135 credits) and Assignment (Reproductive Medicine) 871 (45 credits). A pass of at least 50% in the Cert Reproductive Medicine (SA) examination of the CMSA is required; clinical work counts 75% and the research assignment (submitted as an article) 25%.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Specific admission requirements (programme): at least one of FCOG (SA), MMed (O&G) or an equivalent qualification for registration as a specialist in South Africa. 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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