Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Medicine at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

A part-time coursework master's for medical practitioners covering prevention, diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of exercise-related injuries, medical conditions linked to sport and exercise, and prevention and rehabilitation of chronic lifestyle-related disease.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Exercise, Sport and Lifestyle Medicine | Duration: Part-time; research assignment must be completed by the end of the third year | 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

120 credits of modules (General SEM, Basic Sciences in SEM, Exercise-related Injuries in SEM, SEM in Special Populations) plus a 60-credit research assignment. Students attend three week-long practical sessions per year at Stellenbosch; assessment includes written examinations, a clinical examination and an OSCE.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An MBChB or equivalent qualification approved by Senate; satisfactory evidence of an interest in sport and exercise; registration as a medical practitioner with the HPCSA (or equivalent body outside South Africa); at least one year of experience as a medical practitioner after community service. Selection programme. Application documents: CV with three referees, motivational letter, proof of professional registration.

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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