Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
The Doctor of Science in Medicine (MD004) is the most senior doctorate in the Faculty of Health Sciences, awarded for substantial, original and scholarly contributions to knowledge in one or more medical fields. It is awarded rarely, only to persons of exceptional academic merit, on the basis of original published work of international standing that is regarded as seminal. It carries 360 credits at HEQSF level 10.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
There is no taught curriculum. The examination consists primarily of an assessment of the published work submitted by the candidate; Senate may also require written or oral examination on the subject of the work and on any work undertaken under supervision.
The degree may be conferred on graduates of UCT in medicine or related fields, or on graduates in medicine or related fields of other universities whose scholarly activities have been closely associated with UCT. Before registration a candidate submits a curriculum vitae, one set of copies of the work to be submitted with any collateral evidence, a detailed synopsis of the contents including a statement on the nature and value of the contribution, and a statement affirming the work is original or indicating the extent of joint work.
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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