Master of Medicine (MMed) Anatomical Pathology at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The Master of Medicine in Anatomical Pathology (MMed, study code BC870300, SAQA 9909) is a four-year registrar training programme of 480 credits leading to specialist qualification in anatomical pathology.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Anatomical Pathology | Duration: 4 years (480 credits) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Part I basic modules: Anatomical Pathology (120 credits), Research Methodology (12 credits) and Health Care Practice (attendance), with approved facets of chemical pathology, haematology, microbiology and virology. Part II major module: Anatomical Pathology (284 credits), a 64-credit mini-dissertation and continuous assessment. The degree is awarded after the HPCSA/CMSA final exit examination, mini-dissertation and residency time are completed.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MBChB from UFS held for at least three years (or an equivalent cognate qualification); full HPCSA registration as a medical practitioner for independent practice (foreign supernumerary students assessed case by case under HPCSA rules); and selection and appointment to a registrar training post by the Free State Department of Health. UFS General Rules for Master's degrees and Faculty rules apply.

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.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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