Master of Medicine in Pathology (Microbiological) at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

The Master of Medicine (MMed) in Pathology (Microbiological) is a postgraduate specialist training degree at UCT's Faculty of Health Sciences for medical doctors, offered through the Department of Pathology. Registrars combine supervised clinical training with Part 1 and Part 2 examinations and a research minor dissertation, and on completion may apply to the HPCSA for registration as a specialist.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Department of Pathology | Duration: Minimum four years in medical microbiology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The curriculum comprises MMed Medical Microbiology Part 1D, Part 2 and a Medical Microbiology Minor Dissertation, carrying 180 NQF credits at level 9 (unless noted) together with a non-credit clinical training year, and candidates maintain a logbook or portfolio of clinical experience.

Career pathways

Graduates may apply to the Health Professions Council of South Africa for registration as a specialist in the discipline.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Health Sciences (MMed, general): applicants must be medical graduates of UCT or a university recognised by Senate, must have completed the prescribed internship and community service (or an HPCSA-approved equivalent), must be registered with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner, and must hold an HPCSA-approved training number (registrar or supernumerary registrar post). Some disciplines add requirements such as Colleges of Medicine examinations or extra clinical experience; applicants who miss these are considered at the discretion of the head of the discipline. International students must meet Department of Home Affairs requirements and complete pre-registration clearance with the UCT International Academic Programmes Office.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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

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