Stellenbosch University
Master of Medicine in Forensic Pathology
The Master of Medicine in Forensic Pathology in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.
Program Length: 5 YEARS.
Master of Medicine in Forensic 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
Applied Histology for Forensic Pathology (20)
*Forensic Pathology (220)
Good Laboratory Practice and Medical Ethics (10) *
Laboratory Management (10) *
Molecular Pathology (10) *
Research Methodology (10) *
Research Assignment (120)*
Generic pathology modulesIt is strongly recommended that you:
- complete the module in Applied Histology for Forensic Pathology before attempting the Forensic Pathology Part I module; and
- complete the Research Methodology module before starting the MMed assignment.
Assessment and examination
- All modules offered by the Division of Forensic Pathology are assessed by means of:
- written papers; and/or
- oral examinations; and/or
- microscopic/macroscopic pathology practical assessments; and
- flexible assessment.
- Admission to the Forensic Pathology Part II examination will only be granted if you have successfully completed all the modules. The examination consists of:
- two written papers;
- a medico-legal autopsy;
- a histopathology examination; and
- an oral examination.
- Police docket evaluation may be expected at the discretion of the examiners.
- The assignment must be presented as a research assignment in a prescribed format, and will be assessed by both internal and external examiners.
- The final mark will be calculated as follows:
- the Forensic Pathology Part II examination - 65%;
- the assignment - 25%; and
- the flexible assessment - 10%.
- You must submit a portfolio of evidence of learning, including a record of procedures and activities (log-book), as part of the flexible assessment before the degree can be awarded. Details of flexible assessment are provided in the study guide.
- The HPCSA requires that you successfully complete the single national exit examination to register as a specialist.
- The Division acknowledges the single national exit examination as equivalent to and substituting the MMed (Forens Path) Part II examination.
- It, however, remains the responsibility of the Division to confirm the following:
- successful completion of appropriate training time;
- submission of a portfolio of evidence of learning, including a log-book of procedures and activities, as part of flexible assessment; and
- successful completion of an assignment according to the regulations of the University.
