Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Developmental Paediatrics at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Developmental Paediatrics trains medical doctors in the clinical management of developmental paediatrics. It carries 120 NQF credits at level 8 and is convened by Dr Pumza Nongena.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health | Duration: 12 months full-time or 24 months with a reduced course load | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The curriculum has two components: Clinical Management in Developmental Paediatrics (90 credits, with a logbook of clinical cases) and an Essay on Transition and Translation of Knowledge (30 credits). The programme has 12 months of contact time delivered in blocks, with end-of-year written examinations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Developmental Paediatrics: an approved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification, experience working in paediatrics, and eligibility to register with the HPCSA; employer letter of support for block attendance; proven written and spoken English; acceptable computer literacy with computer and internet access. Preference goes to candidates working in developmental paediatrics. An interview (including telephonic or Skype) may be required.

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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