Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
The Master of Paediatric Neurosurgery (MM036CHM27, SAQA ID 102149) is a professional master's for qualified neurosurgeons who want specialised paediatric neurosurgery training. It carries 180 NQF credits at level 9 and combines clinical training with a research report.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery | Duration: Four years including research and completion of the dissertation; minimum registration two years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Five courses: Basic Anatomy & Physiology in Paediatric Neurosurgery (50 credits), Management of Clinical Conditions in Paediatric Neurosurgery (45), Surgical & Critical Care Management in Paediatric Neurosurgery (40), the Final Integrated Clinical Examination, and a Research Report (45). Completion requires a minimum 50% in each course module and a clinical and theatre case logbook; assessment includes ongoing clinical supervision and written and oral examinations in each course. The degree is awarded with distinction at 75% overall with at least 70% in each course.
To be considered, a candidate must hold a specialist qualification in neurosurgery registered with the HPCSA and have demonstrated a particular interest in and commitment to paediatric neurosurgery, through relevant courses and workshops or appropriate journal publications.
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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