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Stellenbosch University

Master of Pathology

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

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

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

Programme description

This research-based programme comprises an approved research project, a thesis, an oral presentation and a student portfolio. The research project can be in Anatomical, Chemical or Haematological Pathology, or Immunology.

Programme content

Choose one of the following modules.

Thesis (Anatomical Pathology) (180) 
Thesis (Chemical Pathology) (180) 
Thesis (Haematological Path) (180) 
Thesis (Immunology) (180)

 

Assessment and examination

• The initial research protocol is approved by the relevant faculty committee, as well as by the relevant divisional and/or departmental research committee. Progress of experimental work is continuously monitored by the supervisor(s).

• You must complete a research project which is assessed according to University guidelines through a process of internal and external examination. You must also do an oral presentation on completion of the research project and submit a student portfolio which includes a detailed log-book of all activities during the time of study.
• The final mark is calculated from the marks obtained for the thesis, presentation and portfolio.
• You must obtain a mark of 50% to pass and a mark of 75% or more to pass with distinction.