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Master of Science in Medical Physics at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Medical Physics is a two-year full-thesis programme at the Tygerberg campus consisting of an extensive research project leading to a thesis, with the topic set with a supervisor.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences  |  Department: Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology  |  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: Medical Physics 872 (180 credits), with the final mark from the research project, thesis and oral examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Specific admission requirements (programme): a BScHons degree of Stellenbosch with Medical Physics as subject, another bachelor's or honours degree approved by Senate, or an equivalent standard of competence deemed adequate by Senate; plus HPCSA registration as a medical physicist. Proof of professional registration is required.

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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