Master of Philosophy in Palliative Medicine at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

A two-year MPhil subspeciality programme in palliative medicine combining advanced clinical leadership skills, a clinical portfolio completed in the clinical setting, leadership training and a mini dissertation. Final assessment is conducted through the College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA). It carries 180 NQF credits at level 9.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Department of Family, Community and Emergency Care | Duration: Two years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

FCE5001W MPhil (ss) in Palliative Medicine Part 1 (135 credits), covering nine core domains including palliative care principles, physical care, psycho-social care, communication, culture and spirituality, ethics and legal aspects, collaborative care, and leadership, governance and advocacy; and FCE5002W Research Project (45 credits), a mini-thesis with applied research under a supervisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Postgraduate Diploma in Palliative Medicine or an approved equivalent is an entrance requirement for the MPhil in Palliative Medicine.

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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