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Stellenbosch University

Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 4 YEARS.

Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medcine 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
The programme consists of four modules to be completed over a period of four years.
Basic Sciences (120)
Obstetrics (120)
Gynaecology (120)
Research Assignment8 (120)

Assessment and examination

• As registered student you must pass the Basic Sciences module before the end of the second year.
• You must pass all remaining modules in the final examination.
• The minimum pass mark is 50%.
• The Part IA examination of the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists must be passed within 18 months and the Part IB examination within 30 months of commencement of study.
• The MMed degree will be awarded following successful completion of the Part II examination of the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the research assignment.