Master of Science in Baromedical Sciences at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Baromedical Sciences is a research-based, two-year programme at the Tygerberg campus comprising an approved research project, a thesis and an oral presentation.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Global Health | 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

Thesis: Baromedical Sciences 895 (180 credits), assessed by internal and external examination; the pass mark is 50%.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Specific admission requirements (programme): the BScHons (Underwater Medicine) or BScHons (Hyperbaric Medicine) degree of Stellenbosch or another acknowledged institution, another qualification approved by Senate, or an equivalent standard of competence deemed adequate by Senate. Holders of an honours qualification with another major may be admitted on motivation and/or an admission examination, with additional work or proof of competency possible.

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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