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Stellenbosch University

Master of Philosophy in Medicines Development

The Master of Philosophy in Medicines Development in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 .

Master of Philosophy in Medicines Development (will not be offered in 2020) offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Duration of programme

The programme extends over two years on a part-time basis.

Programme content

First year

Health Economics (20)
Drug Safety and Pharmacoepidemiology (20)
Biological and Advanced Therapies (20)

 

Second year

Vulnerable Diseases (20)
Medicines Development in Children (20)
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (20)

 

First and second years

Assignment (Medicines Development) (60)

Assessment and examination

• To be awarded the Master of Philosophy in Medicines Development degree, you must:
  • complete two calendar years as a registered student for the MPhil (Medicines Development) programme;
  • obtain at least 50% in each of the module tests during the two-year programme;
  • pass two three-hour examination papers covering the modules; and
  • submit a written report and deliver an oral presentation on completion of the research assignment.
• You must pass each of the six modules with an average mark of at least 50%.
• The final mark for the programme is calculated as the weighted average of the marks for each of the following components:
  • two three-hour written papers (2 x 30%);
  • a written research assignment and an oral presentation in the presence of an external examiner (25%); and
  • the average mark for the six modules (15%).
• To successfully complete the MPhil (Medicines Development) programme, you must obtain a final mark of 50% or more and to pass the degree cum laude, you must obtain a final mark of 75% or more.