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Stellenbosch University

Master of Medicine in Anatomical Pathology

The Master of Medicine in Anatomical Pathology in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 4 YEARS.

Master of Medicine in Anatomical Pathology offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

This Master of Medicine (MMed) programme is offered in all the recognised specialities of medicine in South Africa. This programme is structured to meet the Health Professions Council of South Africa's (HPSCA) requirements for specialisation. It extends over a period of four to five years. Candidates must be incumbents of registered training posts.

Programme content

All modules are compulsory.
Anatomical Pathology Part I (30)
Anatomical Pathology Part II (210)
Applied Histology (10)
Cytopathology (30)
Good Laboratory Practice and Medical Ethics (10)
Laboratory Management (10)
Molecular Pathology (10)
Neuropathology (20)
Post-mortem Techniques and Principles of Forensic Medicine (20)
Research Assignment (120)
Research Methodology (10)

Assessment and examination

• To be admitted to the FCPath(SA) Anat Part I and FCPath(SA) Anat Part II examinations, you must:
  • fulfil the conditions as outlined in the Registrar Policy of the National Health Laboratory Service and
  • obtain a pass mark of 50% in the flexible assessment.
• The final mark is calculated as follows:
  • MMed assignment – 25%;
  • FCPath(SA) Anat Part II – 65%; and
  • Formative assessment – 10%.