Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Toxicology at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Trains scientists and healthcare professionals in medical toxicology so they can diagnose and manage patients exposed to poisonous chemicals, assist in managing poisoned patients and advise other professionals.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Medicine | 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

Five 24-credit modules: Introduction to Toxicology, Poisoning Management and Prevention, Poisoning with Biological Toxins, Poisoning with Non-drug Chemicals and Poisoning with Pharmaceuticals. Blended learning with two formal face-to-face lecture weeks; assessed by assignments, e-portfolios, case discussions and two examinations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree (e.g. MBChB, BPharm, BNur) or other relevant qualification on at least NQF level 7; English proficiency evidence may be required for international students not taught in English; BScHons with a minimum of two years' experience.

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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