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Master of Science in Nuclear Medicine: Focal Area in Radiobiology at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

A coursework-and-research master's (Stream C) that develops advanced expertise in nuclear medicine and radiobiological principles with a strong research emphasis.

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

90 credits of coursework with a radiobiology emphasis (Principles of Radiobiology in year one, Clinical Radiobiology in year two) and a 90-credit research thesis; 50% is required in each module.

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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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