University Of Stellenbosch Medical School Programs Offered
University Of Stellenbosch Medical School Programs Offered
University Of Stellenbosch Bachelor of Science with Honours (BScHons)
University Of Stellenbosch Doctorates
University Of Stellenbosch Master of Medicine (MMed)
University Of Stellenbosch Master of Science (MSc)
University Of Stellenbosch Master’s Programmes
University Of Stellenbosch Postgraduate Diplomas (PG Dips)
The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB,ChB) program at Stellenbosch University is a comprehensive and intensive program designed to train medical doctors. The program spans six years and is followed by two years of internship and a year of community service, after which graduates can register as independent medical practitioners.
Admission Requirements:
- National Benchmark Tests (NBTs): All applicants are required to write the NBTs.
- National Senior Certificate: A minimum aggregate of 70%.
- Subject Requirements:
- Mathematics (Level 4)
- Physical Sciences (Level 4)
- Life Sciences (Level 4)
- Language Recommendations: Afrikaans and English are strongly recommended.
- Selection: Approximately 235 candidates are selected each year for the program.
Program Structure:
The MB,ChB program is divided into three phases:
- Phase 1 (First Year):
- Focuses on the natural sciences within the context of health sciences.
- Covers basic health principles and personal and professional development.
- Introduction to the disturbance of body functions during illness and its treatment.
- Phase 2 (Clinical Medicine):
- Spans from the second year to the first semester of the fifth year.
- Integrates theoretical and practical aspects of the normal structures and functions of the body’s organ systems and their disorders.
- Includes hands-on patient management experience from the second semester of the second year.
- Phase 3 (Clinical Consolidation or Student Internship):
- The final three semesters focus entirely on practical training in a clinical environment.
Postgraduate Path:
- Internship: Two-year mandatory internship.
- Community Service: One-year mandatory community service.
- Registration: Eligibility for registration as an independent medical practitioner in South Africa.
Career Opportunities:
- Private practice, hospitals, or medical institutions.
- Government or non-governmental organizations.
- Research and academic medicine.
- Private sector roles such as in insurance companies or the pharmaceutical industry.
- Possibility of postgraduate studies for research or specialization in clinical disciplines.
Extended Degree Programme (EDP) for MB,ChB:
- Aimed at students who have been disadvantaged by suboptimal schooling.
- Offers support to develop potential and make the degree more accessible.
For more detailed information and specific admission criteria, refer to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Yearbook at Stellenbosch University.
