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Stellenbosch University

Master of Medicine in Medical Genetics

The Master of Medicine in Medical Genetics in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 4 YEARS.

Master of Medicine in Medical Genetics offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Assessment and examination

• For the degree to be awarded, you must:
  • complete the prescribed training period successfully;
  • submit a case-book of practical work and a portfolio of activities during the study period;
  • submit an assignment which is assessed according to University guidelines; and
  • pass the Part I and Part II examinations of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
• You must pass the Part I examination of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa preferably within 18 months, but definitely within 24 months.
• The Part II examination cannot be written before 36 months of the programme have been completed, but you must pass the examination within 48 months.
• The Faculty may grant an extension of study-time on a case-by-case basis to a maximum of 30 months from commencement of service as registrar to pass the Part I examination, and 60 months from commencement of service as registrar to pass the Part II examination.
• If you do not meet these requirements, you will be excluded from the rest of the MMed (Med Gen) programme and you must vacate your registrar post.
• The Part II examination consists of:
  • a written examination;
  • a practical examination;
  • an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE); and
  • an oral examination (to the discretion of the examiner).
• The final mark is calculated as the weighted average of the assignment (25%) and the Part II examination (75%).
• You must obtain a mark of 50% to pass the degree and a mark of 75% to pass with a distinction.

Programme Content

Basic Principles of Genetics (175)
Applied Medical Genetics(175)
Research Methodology (10)
Research Assignment (120)