Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
The Doctor of Medicine (MD, qualification code MD002, SAQA ID 16395) is a doctoral degree by thesis for medical graduates, offered in disciplines including Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Medicine, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Surgery. It carries 360 credits at HEQSF level 10.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: Minimum two academic years of registration | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
A thesis of up to 80 000 words showing original investigation at doctoral level, a full statement of the literature and a critical command of advanced research methods. Candidates are supervised by one or more supervisors appointed by Senate and submit the thesis online with an abstract and IP assessment. The thesis is examined by three external examiners and the candidate may be required to sit a viva voce examination.
The degree may be conferred on graduates in medicine of any university, or holders of an equivalent qualification recognised by Senate, provided that graduates of other universities have performed at UCT the work that is the subject of the thesis. Candidates must submit evidence of meeting these requirements and a statement of about 500 words on the purpose, design and content of the research.
Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.
Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za
Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
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