Master of Science in Nuclear Medicine (Coursework) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

A structured coursework-and-research master's programme (Stream B) that combines formal modules with a supervised research project to build advanced theoretical knowledge and applied clinical research skills in nuclear medicine.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology | Duration: Two years | Intake: Applications open 1 April 2026; close 30 September 2026 (South African) and 31 August 2026 (international). | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

First year: Clinical Nuclear Medicine, Radiopharmacy (Basic) and Radiation Physics and Instrumentation. Second year: two electives from Radiopharmacy (Advanced), Clinical Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic (Advanced) and Clinical Nuclear Medicine Therapy (Advanced). A minimum of 50% is required in every module.

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Application information

Entry requirements

One of the following from a recognised university: a bachelor's degree with Physiology as major plus Physics I and Chemistry I; a bachelor's degree with Chemistry or Biochemistry as major (Physiology supplemented to Senate's standard if not the second major); a bachelor's degree in Biology, Physics, Chemistry or appropriate radiation sciences; a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy; or another qualification approved by Senate. Minimum 60% in the major subject. BTech holders: considered if the BTech final mark is at least 60%, then admitted on passing a preliminary examination in the relevant field with at least 60%.

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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