Stellenbosch University
Master of Medicine in Haematological Pathology
The Master of Medicine in Haematological Pathology in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Master of Medicine in Haematological 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
First and second year
Haematological Pathophysiology (45)
Immunology (25)
Molecular Pathology (10)
Research Methodology (10)
Second to fourth year
Blood Transfusion (60)
Haematological Pathology Part II (190)
Laboratory Management (10)
Good Laboratory Practice and Medical Ethics (10)
Research Assignment (120)
Assessment and examination
- Assessment takes place according to the specifications of the College of Pathologists of South Africa.
- The first assessment is done by means of two written papers, which must be passed within the first 24 months.
- The second assessment is done by means of two written papers:
- the first on haematological pathology and blood transfusion; and
- the second on practical aspects of the main modules, good laboratory practice and laboratory management.
- Each paper counts 100 marks.
- Practical examinations cover blood transfusion practice, laboratory haematology, diagnostic microscopy of blood and bone marrow pathology and clinical cases.
- An oral examination is also conducted.
- You must pass each part of the assessment with a subminimum mark of 50%.
- The assignment must be presented in a prescribed format as a research paper, and will be assessed by both internal and external examiners.
- You must also submit a portfolio of evidence as part of 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 of Haematological Pathology acknowledges this examination as equivalent to and substituting the MMed (Haem Path) Part II examination.
- It, however, remains the responsibility of the head of the Division to confirm the following:
- successful completion of clinical training time;
- submission of a completed case-book;
- successful completion of the assignment according to the regulations of the University in this regard; and
- successful completion of flexible assessment.
