Postgraduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Gives doctors expanded knowledge and skills in the prevention, diagnosis and management of infectious diseases, aimed at improving infectious disease care in primary care environments and rural areas.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Medicine | Duration: Two years part-time | Intake: Applications open 1 April 2026; close 30 September 2026 (South African and international). | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Five modules over two years: Adult Infectious Diseases and Paediatric Infectious Diseases (year one); HIV and TB, Surgical/Trauma Infections and Community Health (year two). Blended learning with e-learning, case-based portfolios, work-based learning, face-to-face tutorials and skills training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An MBChB from Stellenbosch or another qualification of adequate standard held for at least two years; HPCSA registration or equivalent; fluent written and spoken English (proof may be required for foreign-qualified applicants); work in a clinical setting suited to infectious diseases; computer literacy and internet access. Exemption from modules may be possible based on comparable training. Application documents: CV and departmental form.

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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